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Flaming poo prank results in charges

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GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A Colorado student's flaming dog poop prank landed him in the hot house with arson and other charges, police said.

Police said University of Northern Colorado student Andrew Charles Donahue, 18, was spotted in Greeley walking toward the front porch of Wayne Pickens, 57, with a bag of doggie droppings and a book of matches on hand, The Denver Post reported Wednesday.

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Greeley Police spokesman Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said Donahue was immediately arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree arson, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and possession of alcohol by a minor.

"He was intoxicated," Tymkowych said of the suspect.

The spokesman said Donahue's alleged intentions were "a foolish prank" that would have put "citizens at risk."

"Absolutely it's dangerous," he said.

Police said the alleged crime may have been retaliation for a noise complaint.

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