Eagle Scout Arrested Following Halloween Bonfire Explosion That Injured Teen
Samuel Wolf Schnee, a 24-year-old Eagle Scout, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and endangerment following a Halloween party bonfire explosion in the desert. The incident seriously injured 16-year-old Jaidynn Penberthy. Police allege Schnee threw a car part into…
Phoenix, AZ, November 7, 2026 — A 24-year-old Eagle Scout, identified as Samuel Wolf Schnee, has been arrested and faces charges related to a bonfire explosion that occurred during a Halloween party. The incident, which took place in the desert, resulted in serious injuries to a 16-year-old individual and led to Schnee being charged with aggravated assault and endangerment.
The explosion occurred on Halloween night. Authorities allege that Schnee threw a car part into the bonfire, which then detonated. The resulting blast seriously injured Jaidynn Penberthy, who is 16 years old.
Following his arrest, Schnee was released on a $25,000 bond. The specific details regarding the type of car part thrown into the fire, the exact location of the desert incident, and the current condition of Jaidynn Penberthy were not provided. Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion is reportedly ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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