Fauquier-Strickland Was Arrested After Explosion #RepeatOffender

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – One person has been arrested for arson and breaching a probation order following an intimate partner violence investigation.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kapuskasing Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Stewart Avenue in Kapuskasing.

A small propane canister was intentionally ignited, causing a loud explosion and damage to the interior of the residence. The complainant was able to extinguish the fire before it spread. Shortly afterward, police located and arrested the suspect, who had fled the scene before their arrival.

A 30-year-old from Fauquier-Strickland was charged with:

·        Arson – disregard for human life

·        Causing an explosion – likely to cause bodily harm, death, or serious damage to property

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order – four counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on November 29, 2024.

Due to the intimate partner nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help and support are available. You are not alone. Contact the Cochrane District Victim Services 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-264-4208 for assistance and guidance. In emergencies, call 9-1-1 immediately.