I think you guys are right, it probably was the kid's age. DH went over to talk to gramma and she said that the cop didn't elaborate, just shook his head "no" when he saw DNB8(Doggone Neighbor Boy-8). ITA, thanks for backing me up about him being too young...you wouldn't believe what goes on with him...his parents let him build fires in the street using papers, pine needles (form other people's landscaping!!) plastic containers-using a butane lighter!! Unattended..

He and some other kids had a 2 foot flame going once, with his DSis3 running around the fire with a long cotton skirt on...I called his mom, she finally came out and said she knew they were doing it!!!!! My problem is explaining to my kids that they are too young-DS8 is only a few months younger that the troublemaker...I am scared to death that someone is going to catch on fire...and why is it necessary to allow them to play with fire, anyway???

(did I also mention that she leaves him home alone for hours while she goes to the gym or shop or whatever....)
Anywho, DNB8 came home just as the real fireworks were getting underway, took over a couple of other kids fireworks they had brought out...(can you tell that I don't like this kid??? He is also very big for his age, not very intelligent, and a bully...) anyway, what I thought would take 1/2 hour tops, ended up taking well over an hour...No injuries, surprisingly so..DH did most of the lighting, but since DNB8's mom was out there, too, he lit off quite a few...some right next to other people...The cops never came by, there were fireworks going off everywhere in town.....
Thanks for letting me vent...this kid really gets on my nerves, and especially his parents' casual attitudes...I am labeled the "Barney Fife" of the cul de sac by her (joking-I actually like her a lot) but I would feel terrible if that beautiful little girl got burned because of the stupid antics of her brother...
We had a great 4th celebration, hope y'all did the same!!