By Micheal Clements ~ St. Joseph Post

A teenager is charged with setting another teen on fire in Andrew County earlier this month.

Seventeen year old Joseph D Gardner was charged Monday.

He allegedly threatened to murder the child and his family if the 13-year-old victim told anyone about the incident.

The victim suffered first and second degree burns on his face, right arm and in his nose and throat. According to court records, Gardner allegedly watched and laughed.

He is charged with first degree assault and is held on a $150,000 bond.