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18-year-old arrested in connection with suspicious early-August fire

The teen is facing a charge of arson as a result
EloraFergusToday Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has concluded the investigation of a suspicious fire that occurred on Davison Place, Fergus. As a result, an 18-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with Arson contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, at a later date.

On Aug. 1, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a utility trailer that was on fire at an address on Davison Place, Fergus. Centre Wellington Fire Rescue attended and extinguished the fire. The trailer, and a nearby fence and shed were damaged in the fire. There were no injuries.

The Wellington County OPP and the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is asking any person with further information regarding this incident to please contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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