A Falmouth teenager is serving nine months in jail for theft, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, but the investigation into a fire that burned his parents’ house is continuing.

Logan Valle, 18, pleaded guilty in April to theft, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. A separate burglary charge was dismissed.

In addition to jail time, Valle will spend one year on probation, during which time he must undergo substance abuse and mental health counseling, submit to testing for alcohol and drugs, and pay restitution of $1,200.

Valle was arrested Nov. 15. Police said he broke into two houses in Falmouth while naked. Health care workers said he was suffering from a drug overdose – possibly the synthetic stimulant known as bath salts, according to court documents.

Minutes before Valle was arrested, police were called to 12 Inverness Road in Falmouth for a massive fire at his parents’ home. He has not been charged in connection with that fire or with an attempt to set fire to a Chevrolet Tahoe in which he had been sleeping.

A police affidavit indicates that police have probable cause to believe that Valle set fire to his family’s home, but both fires remain under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Valle pleaded guilty April 8 to charges stemming from his behavior at the other houses on Nov. 15. Falmouth police said the investigation into the possible arson at Valle’s parents’ house remains active and open.

 

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