Man charged with arson after Wallaceburg fire
Chatham-Kent police cruiser in Chatham-Kent in March, 2021. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)
A 44-year-old Chatham-Kent man has been charged with arson after a fire in Wallaceburg.
On March 16 at 9:49 p.m., emergency crews responded to a structure fire on Wills Street.
The fire was extinguished by the Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue Services and deemed an arson.
The incident was turned over to the Chatham-Kent Police Service, Criminal Investigation Branch for further investigation.
As a result, a man was identified, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On March 20, the 44-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested in Wallaceburg and transported to police headquarters, where he is being held pending a bail hearing. He has been charged with Arson – Disregard For Human Life.
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