Barry BRASS – Theft & Arson

(RAINY RIVER OPP) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Treaty Three Police Service (TTPS) have arrested and charged one male with Arson and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

On October 8th, 2025, at 03:35 hrs, Rainy River OPP received a call for service from Kenora Fire, advising of a structural fire on a cabin in Lake of the Woods Township. When police arrived on scene, the cabin, along with a vehicle parked in the driveway, had been completely burnt down. Further investigation by the OPP and TTPS led to the arrest of one male.

As a result, Barry BRASS, 23, of Big Grassy First Nation, was charged with

·      Theft of Motor Vehicle – Sec.333.1 CC

·      Arson – Damage to Property – Sec. 434 CC

·      Arson – Damage to Own Property – Sec. 434.1 CC

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