Murder – Andrew James THOMPSON Arrested

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire.

On August 3, 2024, just before 8:15 p.m., Lennox and Addington (L&A) County OPP along with the Greater Napanee Fire Department and Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services responded to a fire at a multi-dwelling residence on John Street, Greater Napanee. A 67-year-old resident was transported to the hospital by ambulance and pronounced deceased a short time later.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew James THOMPSON, 31-years-old of Picton has been arrested and charged with:

·      Murder, Section. 235(1) of the Criminal Code

·      Criminal harassment – threatening conduct, Section 264(2)(d) of the Criminal Code

·      Arson – disregard for human life, Section 433(a) of the Criminal Code

·      Arson – damage to property, Section 434 of the Criminal Code – (three counts)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee tomorrow.

The L&A County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.