Belleville Police have arrested a suspect on arson and other charges following a major fire in the city’s west end on Monday night.
On June 1st at 8:17 p.m., Belleville Police responded to the area of Moira St. West and Wallbridge Crescent following a report of a fire. It was reported that a male was behaving erratically in the area and uttering threats before setting a vehicle on fire under a carport, which subsequently caused the residence to catch fire, with additional damage caused to a neighbouring home.
Police located the male nearby and placed him under arrest. As a result of investigation, a 38-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address was charged with:
· Arson – disregard for human life X2
· Arson – damage to property X3
· Mischief endangering life
· Uttering threats – damage property
· Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
· Breach of recognizance
He was held for a bail hearing.
No injuries were reported.
Belleville Police and Belleville Fire continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882.
The original story on the fire can be found here.
