(Deseronto, ON) – On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at approximately 12:55 a.m. the Deseronto Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire at 313 Main Street, Deseronto.
When the fire department arrived on scene, the residence – an unoccupied three unit rental property, was engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to contain the fire however there was extensive damage to the property and a neighbouring property.
Officers with the Napanee detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police attended the scene and the Office of the Fire Marshal was contacted and an investigator attended.
As a result of a joint investigation, 33 year-old Gregory NEIMAN of Deseronto has been arrested and charged with arson. Police also searched NEIMAN’S residence in Deseronto and located a Remington 525 bolt action .22 Long Rifle, assorted stolen property – including credit cards and identification, three GPS devices from vehicles (makes are Magellan and Garmin) and jewellery.
He faces further charges of theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property under $5,000 and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
NEIMAN faces additional charges of break and enter and theft under $5,000 from the Deseronto Fire Hall. This incident took place while firefighters were at the scene of the residential fire.
The accused was remanded into custody with a bail hearing scheduled for
June 6, 2016 at Provincial Court in Napanee.
Detectives with the Napanee OPP Crime Unit would like to hear from anyone with information in relation to this incident or the possible owners of the recovered GPS’. Please call Napanee OPP 613-354-3369, Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-8477 or report anonymously at tipsubmit.com