Two juveniles are now facing charges in Centerville following a fireworks explosion that happened at Centerville Freedom Fest on Saturday. The explosion injured several people, including a Centerville police officer who sustained burns to his leg.
According to the Centerville Police Department, at around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, a firework exploded in a crowd of people in Centerville Community Park.
While officers were patrolling the area on foot, they say a lit mortar-style firework landed near an officer who attempted to extinguish the flame by stomping on it. The firework exploded, hitting the officer’s lower leg and melting his trousers, causing burns. Two juvenile girls were also struck with debris but only suffered minor scrapes and burns…