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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN STRUCTURE FIRE
OPP Quinte West 5/29/2026 11:20am
- The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance in connection with an arson. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, shortly before 2:15 am, officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and Quinte West Firefighters responded to a residential fire on Hamilton Road, Quinte Wes...
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ARSONS
london Police 5/28/2026 8:50am
MULTIPLE ARSONS RESULT IN CHARGES London man arrested, no reported injuries LONDON, ON (May 28, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service arrested a man in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in the early morning hours of May 26, 2026. At approximately 12:20 am on May 26, 2026
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- UPDATE #2 – ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION
- UPDATE #2 - ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION Third arrest and charges laid (ORO-MEDONTE, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a third individual after two fires occurred in Oro-Medonte in the same subdivision. As a result of further investigation, on May 13th officers of the Orillia Major Crime Unit identified a...
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Suspects Sought in Arson Investigation, Don Mills Road and St. Dennis Drive area, Images and Video Released
toronto Police 5/15/2026 2:15pm
Suspects Sought in Arson Investigation, Don Mills Road and St. Dennis Drive area, Images and Video Released
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Man Sought in Arson Investigation
hamilton Police 5/13/2026 6:08am
Hamilton Police are looking to identify the suspect in a recent arson investigation. On May 1, 2026, investigators were alerted to a suspicious fire at a commercial
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Arson arrest outside church
guelph Police 5/12/2026 8:40am
A Guelph woman is charged with arson after several fires were set outside a downtown church Monday evening. Approximately 6:20 pm police were called to Church of Our Lady, where they found and extinguished four separate small fires in a garden area. Witnesses pointed out the suspect, who
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-UPDATE #4- DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CALEDON - Additional Person Arrested and Charged
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 4/29/2026 5:51pm
-UPDATE #4- DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CALEDON Additional Person Arrested and Charged (MELANCTHON, ON) - Another person has been arrested and charged in the ongoing homicide investigation in Caledon. On Monday, April 1, 2024, at approximately 8:10 am, police responded to a report of a deceased individual in the area of Chinguacousy Road and King Street in the Town of Caledon. The post-m...
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-CORRECTION- INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARSON AND WEAPON CHARGES - Correct Date Added
OPP Wellington 4/29/2026 7:30am
-CORRECTION- INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARSON AND WEAPON CHARGES Correct Date Added (WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) - Police have charged an individual following an incident outside of Mount Forest. On April 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a residence outside of Mount Forest, where a vict...
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-UPDATE #3- DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CALEDON - Charges Laid, Investigation Ongoing
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 4/28/2026 5:31pm
-UPDATE #3- DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CALEDON Charges Laid, Investigation Ongoing (MELANCTHON, ON) - The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with a homicide investigation. On Monday, April 1, 2024, at approximately 8:10 am, police responded to a report of a deceased individual in the area of Chinguacousy Road and King Street in the...
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INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARSON AND WEAPON CHARGES - Six Charges Laid
OPP Wellington 4/28/2026 4:10pm
INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARSON AND WEAPON CHARGES Six Charges Laid (WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) - Police have charged an individual following an incident outside of Mount Forest. On April 28, 2025, at approximately 6:00 am, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a residence outside of Mount Forest, where a victim sustained min...
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CALEDON OPP INVESTIGATING TWO SUSPICIOUS FIRES
Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating two suspicious fires within Caledon. On April 14, 2026, at approximately 1:40 am, Caledon OPP responded to a report of two vehicles on fire at a private business in the area of Highway 50 and George Bolton Parkway, in the Town of Caledon. Police responded alongside members of Caledon Fire...
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- UPDATE #1 – ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION - Charges Laid
- UPDATE #1 - ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING TWO FIRES IN SAME SUBDIVISION Charges Laid (ORO-MEDONTE, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals after two fires occurred in Oro-Medonte in the same subdivision. Between January 20th and February 10th, the Orillia OPP, alongside local fire services, responded to two reports of reside...
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ARSON INVESTIGATION
ARSON INVESTIGATION Suspect identified and arrested UPDATE – LONDON, ON (April 7, 2026) – A suspect has been identified and arrested in relation to an arson investigation dating back to March 23, 2026. James Wayne Cochrane, 47, of London, has been charged with one count of arson causing damage
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ARSON INVESTIGATION
ARSON INVESTIGATION Seeking the public’s assistance LONDON, ON (April 2, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service Patrol Operations Investigative Section (POIS) are appealing to members of the public in relation to an arson that took place at a business in the east end of the city late
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Male to be Identified in an Arson Investigation, University of Toronto's St. George Campus, UPDATE: Man Arrested
toronto Police 4/1/2026 9:12am
Male to be Identified in an Arson Investigation, University of Toronto's St. George Campus, UPDATE: Man Arrested
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Male to be Identified in an Arson Investigation, University of Toronto's St. George Campus
toronto Police 3/31/2026 10:21pm
Male to be Identified in an Arson Investigation, University of Toronto's St. George Campus, Images Released
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CORRECTION -UPDATE #2- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE - Address and Times Corrected for Requested Footage
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 3/23/2026 12:31pm
CORRECTION -UPDATE #2- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE Address and Times Corrected for Requested Footage (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the LaSalle Police Service (LPS) have now taken carriage of a Windsor Police Service (WPS) arson investigation as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Investigators are seeking public ass...
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UPDATE #2- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE: Arson Now Part of Homicide Investigation, Public Assistance Requested
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 3/23/2026 10:45am
-UPDATE #2- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE Arson Now Part of Homicide Investigation, Public Assistance Requested (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the LaSalle Police Service (LPS) have now taken carriage of a Windsor Police Service (WPS) arson investigation as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Investigators are seeking public as...
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ARREST MADE IN ARSON INVESTIGATION
OPP North Bay 3/23/2026 9:10am
A 60‑year‑old individual from Phelps Township has been arrested and charged following an intimate partner violence incident that resulted in a structure fire. On Friday, March 20, 2026, at approximately 5:20 pm, the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and District of Nipissing Paramedic Services responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic assault in progress at a r...
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-UPDATE #1- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE - Police Release Surveillance Footage of Prior Arson at Victim’s Residence
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 3/15/2026 11:40am
-UPDATE #1- POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN THE TOWN OF LASALLE Police Release Surveillance Footage of Prior Arson at Victim's Residence (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing surveillance video, in partnership with the Windsor Police Service, related to a targeted arson that may be connected to an ongoing homicide investigation. On Tuesday, March 3, 20...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP SEEK INFORMATION IN NEW TECUMSETH ARSON INVESTIGATION
OPP Nottawasaga 3/13/2026 4:10pm
On March 11, 2026, shortly after 3:30 am, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported structure fire in the Town of New Tecumseth. The arson occurred at a newly constructed and unoccupied house, located on Lawrence D. Pridham Avenue in a new subdivision near the 14th Line. Nottawasaga OPP officers and New Tecumseth...
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UPDATE #1 - OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE IN TINY TOWNSHIP - CHARGES LAID, ACCUSED REMAINS IN CUSTODY
OPP Southern Georgian Bay 3/10/2026 12:21pm
-UPDATE#1- OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire in Tiny Township Charges Laid - Accused Remains in Custody (TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) - Investigators from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a suspicious residential fire that occurred on March 8, 2026, on Macedonia Circle in Tiny Township. As a result of the investigation, a 79...
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Tow Truck Arson in Burlington
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an arson involving a tow truck in Burlington. On February 26, 2026, at approximately 2:45 am, police and Burlington Fire responded to a fire involving a tow truck parked on Morris Drive, near the intersection of Harvester Road. The
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CALEDON OPP MAJOR CRIME UNIT LAY NUMEROUS CHARGES IN CONNECTION TO ARSON INVESTIGATION
Members of the Major Crime Unit (MCU) from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges against two individuals following a recent warrant execution. On February 6, 2026, at approximately 2:00 pm, Caledon OPP officers responded to a report of a residential house fire in the area of Mount Wolfe Road and Old Church Road, in the Town of...
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Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Update: Man Arrested
toronto Police 2/7/2026 8:11am
Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Update: Man Arrested
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Police seek public assistance identifying arson suspect.
kingston Police 2/4/2026 12:50pm
Members of the Kingston Police Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in an arson investigation. On January 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 am a fire was set by the suspect in the vestibule of a local downtown business located in
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Arson Investigation Uncovers Elder Abuse and Auto Theft
hamilton Police 2/3/2026 9:00am
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested and charged two individuals following a series of interconnected investigations involving arson, breach of release conditions, elder abuse, and stolen vehicles. In January 2026, B.
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ARSON INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ONE PERSON CHARGED
OPP Kirkland Lake 1/28/2026 5:00pm
An arson investigation leads to charges against one person. On Sunday October 5, 2026, the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a structure fire in Virginiatown where a residence was engulfed in smoke and flames. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire. As a result of the investigation, Pierre MATTE, a 58-year-old of Virginiatown has been...
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POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN ARSON INVESTIGATION
OPP Haldimand 1/28/2026 9:35am
Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying an individual linked to an ongoing arson investigation. On Tuesday December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:10 pm, members of the Haldimand County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Haldimand County Fire Services responded to a reported fire at a residence on Edgewater Place in Dunnville. The inv...
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UPDATE: Spadina Avenue House Fire
hamilton Police 1/24/2026 7:52pm
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, just before 12:00 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a house fire on Spadina Avenue near Dunsmure Road. A 70-year-old male resident was transported to hospital by EMS with serious injuries. Tragically, he has since succumbed to those injuries. Damage from the
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Hamilton Police Investigate House Fire on Spadina Avenue
hamilton Police 1/24/2026 1:45pm
On Saturday January 24th, 2026 just before 12:00 pm, Hamilton police responded to a House Fire on Spadina Avenue near Dunsmure Road. A 70yr old male from the residence was transported to hospital by EMS with serious injuries. Damage from the fire was limited to one room. Spadina Avenue was
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– Update #4 – OPP Continue Investigation into Suspicious Fire in Penetanguishene Suspect Located and Arrested - Faces Arson Charges
OPP Southern Georgian Bay 1/24/2026 11:21am
- Update #4 - OPP Continue Investigation into Suspicious Fire in Penetanguishene Suspect Located and Arrested - Faces Arson Charges (PENETANGUISHENE, ON) The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a suspect in relation to the ongoing investigation into a suspicious fire at a multi‑unit residential dwelling on Poyntz Street in Penet...
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Stipley Arsonists Arrested
hamilton Police 1/16/2026 11:20am
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with a series of deliberately set fires at a residence in the Stipley neighbourhood. On December 13, 2025, B.E.A.R. Unit investigators were
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Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area
toronto Police 1/15/2026 7:03pm
Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Images Released
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Man Arrested in an Attempt Murder, Arson and Assault Peace Officer Investigation, College Street and Bathurst Street area
toronto Police 1/7/2026 2:20pm
Man Arrested in an Attempt Murder, Arson and Assault Peace Officer Investigation, College Street and Bathurst Street area
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Man Arrested in Arson Investigation, Charles Street and Yonge Street Area, UPDATE: Now a Homicide Investigation, Victim: Keith Appleby, 51
toronto Police 12/31/2025 1:06pm
Man Arrested in Arson Investigation, Charles Street and Yonge Street Area, UPDATE: Now a Homicide Investigation, Victim: Keith Appleby, 51
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INVESTIGATION INTO ISLAND FIRE LEADS TO ARSON CHARGE
OPP Haliburton Highlands 12/31/2025 7:10am
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a male with arson following an investigation into a fire on an island property in early September. On September 10th, 2025, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP and local emergency services personnel responded to a structure fire on Echo Island on Kawagama Lake, Township...
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Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Arson Investigation – St Catharines
niagra Police 12/30/2025 10:40am
On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:25 pm, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to the area of Cayuga Street in the City of St Catharines for a vehicle fire. The vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the driveway of
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Man Arrested in Arson Investigation, Charles Street and Yonge Street Area
toronto Police 12/26/2025 1:56pm
Man Arrested in Arson Investigation, Charles Street and Yonge Street Area
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ARSON ENDANGERING LIFE RESULTS IN CHARGES
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on December 12, 2025. On Friday, December 12, 2025, police were contacted to investigate an arson caught on video surveillance in the early morning hours outside a business on Bayfield Road in Goderich. The video showed one individual lighting a...
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OXFORD OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE
The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an arson that occurred at a business located on Highway 401. On December 20, 2025, at approximately 6:30 am, members of the Oxford OPP detachment and Fire Services responded to a report of a fire at Highway 401, eastbound OnRoute, in the Township of South-West Oxford. The fire was contained to a washroom and was ext...
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ARREST MADE FOLLOWING BREAK AND ENTER AND ARSON INVESTIGATION AT FORT FRANCIS BUSINESS
OPP Rainy River District 12/19/2025 12:10pm
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a structural fire at a local business in Fort Frances. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at approximately 11:00 pm CST, members of the Fort Frances OPP and the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a commercial alarm. Upon arrival, flames...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTIONS LEADS TO SIX ARRESTS AND ARSON CHARGES
OPP Nottawasaga 12/17/2025 1:00pm
Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed 6 search warrants in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto and Tottenham resulting in the arrest of six individuals. The investigation began in the fall of 2024 after multiple unoccupied homes in new subdivisions in Adjala-Tosorontio were set on fire. On December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 am...
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POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN ARSON INVESTIGATION
Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying an individual linked to an ongoing arson investigation in Simcoe. On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 8:29 am, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported arson at a residence on Kent Street South in Simcoe. The investigation revealed that at around 8:24 am, an unidenti...
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ONE PERSON CHARGED WITH ARSON
On November 29, 2025, at 11:45 pm, members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the Lake Helen Police Service, responded to reports of a recreational trailer fire on Lake Helen First Nation. The trailer was occupied at the time; the lone occupant was able to escape with minor injuries. Following an investigation by the OPP and L...
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ONE PERSON CHARGED WITH STARTING A FIRE
OPP South Porcupine 12/3/2025 1:35pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in relation to a house fire. On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 2:30 am, the Iroquois Falls OPP along with the Iroquois Falls Fire Department respond to a residential fire on Highway 11 in Iroquois Falls. There were no injuries reported related to the fire. The investigation continued with the assist...
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HAWKESBURY OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON
OPP Hawkesbury 11/30/2025 4:15pm
Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a suspicious fire at a residential apartment building. On November 29, 2025, at 11:55 pm, Hawkesbury OPP, Hawkesbury Fire Department, and United Counties of Prescott and Russell Paramedic Services responded to reports of a structure fire on Portelance Avenue. The fire has been exti...
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-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE - Person Arrested
OPP East Algoma 11/25/2025 12:35pm
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE Person Arrested (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to numerous fires in Elliot Lake between September 24, 2024, and July 8, 2025. Police investigated a series of arsons which occurred in the City of Elliot Lake resulting in numerous structure and motor vehicle fir...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP INVESTIGATING AN ARSON IN NEW TECUMSETH
OPP Nottawasaga 11/25/2025 12:20pm
On November 25, 2025, at approximately 4:22 am, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported structure fire in the Town of New Tecumseth. The residence, located on Lawrence D. Pridham Avenue in a new subdivision near the 14th Line, a newly constructed and unoccupied home at the time of the incident. Nottawasaga OPP off...
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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES
OPP Wellington 11/18/2025 11:55am
Several charges have been laid against an individual, following an intimate partner violence investigation in Mount Forest. On November 16, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at an address in Mount Forest. As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old of Nor...
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CALEDON OPP INVESTIGATING A SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a suspicious fire at a private business. On November 7, 2025, at approximately 3:45 am, Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle fire at private business in the area of Healey Road and Airport Road, in the Town of Caledon. Police responded alongside members of Caledon Fire and Emerg...
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ARSON AND ASSAULT CHARGES LAID IN HOLSTEIN
OPP Grey Bruce 11/3/2025 8:40am
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a local individual in connection with a series of incidents involving arson, assault, and property damage at a housing complex in Holstein. On October 31, 2025, at approximately 10:38 am, OPP officers responded to a call from Dundalk Fire Services regarding a suspected arson at a housing complex on Grey Road...
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Officers investigating suspected arson on Notre Dame Avenue – Person of interest
sudbury Police 11/3/2025 5:53am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation, officers identified the person believed to be responsible for the fire at a local business on Notre Dame Avenue on November 1, 2025. On November 5, 2025, officers arrested and charged 30-year-old, Dylan Savard with the following offences under the
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INDIVIDUAL CHARGED FOLLWING TWO SUSPICIOUS FIRES AND A COLLISION
OPP Grenville County 10/15/2025 11:30am
One person has been arrested and charged following two suspicious fires and a two-vehicle collision. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am, members of the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Fire Department were called to a house fire on Adelaide Street in Cardinal. The home was gutted in the blaze...
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ARSON AND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN LAKE OF THE WOODS
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 v...
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Police seek public assistance identifying suspect in arson investigation
kingston Police 10/8/2025 2:00pm
The Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a downtown arson. The arson occurred in the area of Montreal Street and Queen Street on September 30, 2025, at approximately 5:15 am The suspect is described as a tall Caucasian male with black hair
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DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATE A SECOND VIOLENT INCIDENT AT A LOCAL BUSINESS
The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a suspicious fire at a local business. On October 2, 2025 just after 3:30 am, members of the Dufferin County OPP and Dufferin County Crime Unit, responded to a structure fire at a local business on Riddell Road in the Town of Orangeville. Police responded with fire crews and confirmed there wer...
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UPDATE #1 - ARSON INVESTIGATION AT HAWKESBURY PIZZA RESTAURANT - Two Arrested, Warrant Issued For Third Person
OPP Hawkesbury 10/3/2025 11:25am
-UPDATE #1- ARSON INVESTIGATION AT HAWKESBURY PIZZA RESTAURANT Two Arrested, Warrant Issued For Third Person (HAWKESBURY, ON) - Two people have been arrested and charged following an arson investigation in Hawkesbury. On Monday, August 4, 2025, shortly before 11:30 pm, officers with the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an arson at a pizza restaura...
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-UPDATE #1- FIRE DAMAGES RESTAURANT IN BAYFIELD Arson Charges Laid
-UPDATE #1- FIRE DAMAGES RESTAURANT IN BAYFIELD Arson Charges Laid (BLUEWATER, ON) - One person has been arrested and charged in connection with an arson. The Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address for a report of a fire on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50 pm Upon arrival, emergency services located a structure fire located...
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FIRE AT HISTORIC BUILDING LEADS TO CHARGES - Two youth charged with multiple offences including arson
OPP Lennox & Addington 9/11/2025 10:00am
FIRE AT HISTORIC BUILDING LEADS TO CHARGES Two youth charged with multiple offences including arson (DESERONTO, ON) - A fire at a historic building in Deseronto has led to two youths facing criminal charges. On Monday, September 8, 2025, shortly after 6:00 pm the Lennox and Addington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a commercial structure fire on Main Street in Des...
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Kingston Police request public’s assistance with arson investigation
kingston Police 9/3/2025 4:02pm
The Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying two suspects involved in a downtown arson endangering life. On February 28, 2025, at approximately 8:05 am two suspects approached a business located on Bagot Street between Princess Street and Brock Street where they
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Arrests made in arson investigation
kingston Police 9/3/2025 3:57pm
UPDATE Arrests made in arson investigation On March 4, 2025, 37-year-old, Joel Echlin of Kingston was arrested and charged with arson disregard for human life, possession of incendiary material, disguise with intent, mischief under $5000 and two counts of breach of probation. Echlin was transported
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-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged
OPP East Algoma 9/3/2025 3:25pm
-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged -Correction- Name of Deceased in the quote is Dwayne KOZUCH (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES) - A fourth individual has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximat...
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-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged
OPP East Algoma 9/3/2025 3:05pm
-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES) - A fourth individual has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:00 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Onta...
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OPP INVESTIGATING STRUCTURE FIRE IN ALVINSTON
Police have charged an individual following an arson and threats investigation in Alvinston. On August 23, 2025, shortly after 5:00 pm, members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Brooke Fire Rescue, responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Morrell Street in Alvinston. The fire was extinguished,...
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ARSON INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES
OPP Wellington 8/18/2025 11:35am
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with two fires in Guelph-Eramosa Township. At approximately 8:30 am on August 15, 2025, the Wellington County OPP along with local fire services responded to a report of a fire at a vacant property on Mill Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township. While on scene, p...
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-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE ARSON IN BURGOYNE - Charges laid
OPP South Bruce 8/18/2025 8:20am
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE ARSON IN BURGOYNE Charges laid (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in an arson investigation in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. On August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:16 am, the South Bruce OPP and Arran-Elderslie Fire & Emergency Services attended a residence in Burgoyne for an active structure fi...
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OPP INVESTIGATE ARSON IN BURGOYNE
OPP South Bruce 8/14/2025 10:50am
Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an arson in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. On August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:16 am, the South Bruce OPP and Arran-Elderslie Fire & Emergency Services attended a residence in Burgoyne for an active structure fire. Officers determined that the fire had been deliberately set by an indiv...
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BRANT COUNTY OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON – SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
BRANT COUNTY OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON - SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (BRANT, ON) - The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an arson that occurred during the early morning hours of August 5, 2025. At approximately 2:05 am, police responded to a report of a fire at a commercial business on Black Walnut Road, in the County of Brant. The affected business sustained vis...
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- UPDATE #4 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE
OPP Criminal Investigation Branch 8/6/2025 5:55pm
- UPDATE #4 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE Wanted Individual Deceased, Two Individuals Identified (BRACEBRIDGE, ON) - The individual wanted in connection with the ongoing death and arson investigation in Bracebridge has been confirmed deceased. On Friday, August 1, 2025, around 8:00 pm, members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) res...
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ARSON INVESTIGATION AT HAWKESBURY PIZZA RESTAURANT - OPP Appealing For Witnesses And Information
OPP Hawkesbury 8/6/2025 4:35pm
ARSON INVESTIGATION AT HAWKESBURY PIZZA RESTAURANT OPP Appealing For Witnesses And Information (HAWKESBURY, ON) - Police are asking for the public's assistance with an arson investigation in Hawkesbury. On Monday, August 4, 2025, shortly before 11:30 pm, officers with the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an arson being committed at a pizza restaura...
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UPDATE #3 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE - Two Additional Individuals Located Deceased, Last Seen Date on Graphic Corrected
OPP Bracebridge 8/3/2025 2:20pm
- UPDATE #3 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE Two Additional Individuals Located Deceased, Last Seen Date on Graphic Corrected (BRACEBRIDGE, ON) - Two additional deceased individuals have been located inside the residence on Beatrice Town Line Road in Bracebridge as a result of the ongoing death and arson investigation. On Friday, August 1, 2025, shortly after 8:00...
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UPDATE #2 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE - Individual Wanted for Murder
OPP Bracebridge 8/2/2025 2:50pm
- UPDATE #2 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE Individual Wanted for Murder (BRACEBRIDGE, ON) - The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public's assistance in locating a wanted person in connection with a death and arson that occurred at a residence in the Town of Bracebridge last night. On Friday, August 1, 2025, short...
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-UPDATE #1- LEEDS OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON: One Person Now Facing 22 Charges
- UPDATE #1 - LEEDS OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON One Person Now Facing 22 Charges (BROCKVILLE, ON) - The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in connection with a suspicious fire. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, shortly after 5:00 am, Leeds OPP responded to a report of a structure fire at a single-family dwelling north of Brockville. The home w...
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LEEDS OPP INVESTIGATING ARSON
The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an arson that occurred earlier this morning. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, shortly after 5:00 am, Leeds OPP responded to a report of a structure fire at a single-family property north of Brockville. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were sustained. The Leeds County OPP C...
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UPDATE 1 - OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire in Collingwood
OPP Collingwood 7/17/2025 12:40pm
-UPDATE #1- OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire in Collingwood Charges Laid (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Charges have been laid in connection to a suspicious fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at a commercial property located in the east end of Collingwood. As previously reported, at approximately 3:08 am, the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the...
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OPP SEEKING WITNESSES IN ARSON INVESTIGATION NEAR BARRIE
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking witnesses and information as part of an ongoing arson investigation in the area of Shanty Bay Road and Ridge Road West, near Barrie. On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 8:15 pm, members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP responded to reports of a male suspect setting multiple fires near residential properties along Shanty B...
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-UPDATE #1- SUSPICIOUS FIRE IN HURON-KINLOSS - Arrest made
OPP South Bruce 6/27/2025 2:40pm
-UPDATE #1- SUSPICIOUS FIRE IN HURON-KINLOSS Arrest made (HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:16 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lucknow Fire Department, and the Kincardine Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residential property along Bruce Road 86, Township of Huron-Kinloss. The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature. A...
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-UPDATE # 2- OPP REQUEST PUBLIC STAY AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN NEW LISKEARD DUE TO FIRE Multiple Youths Charged
OPP Temiskaming 6/26/2025 12:00pm
-UPDATE # 2- OPP REQUEST PUBLIC STAY AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN NEW LISKEARD DUE TO FIRE Multiple Youths Charged (TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) begin arson investigation. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, the Temiskaming OPP, along with the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department (TSFD) and the Temiskaming Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded...
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ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO TWO SUSPICIOUS STRUCTURE FIRES
OPP Grey Bruce 6/25/2025 9:10pm
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with two suspicious structure fires in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. At approximately 1:12 am on June 25, 2025, emergency services responded to a structure fire along Bruce Road 13 in Oliphant. Upon arrival, police and fire crews found a wooden outbuilding fully...
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-UPDATE # 1- OPP REQUEST PUBLIC STAY AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN NEW LISKEARD DUE TO FIRE Arson Investigation On-Going
OPP Temiskaming 6/20/2025 9:25am
-UPDATE # 1- OPP REQUEST PUBLIC STA AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN NEW LISKEARD DUE TO FIRE Arson Investigation On-Going (TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) begin arson investigation. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, the Temiskaming OPP, along with the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department (TSFD) as well as the Temiskaming Emergency Medical Service (EMS)...
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VEHICLE DESTROYED IN CLARENCE-ROCKLAND: CONFIRMED ARSON
An investigation is underway into an arson which destroyed a vehicle in Clarence-Rockland. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, just after 4:00 am, officers with the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire on Belisle Street. Clarence-Rockland Firefighters were already at the scene when officers arrived. The investigation has fo...
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FEDERAL OFFENDER WANTED-Stephen WHITTER
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Statutory Release. Stephen WHITTER is described as a Caucasian male, 52 years of age, 5'7" (171 cm), 165 lbs (75 kg) with brown hair and hazel eyes. WHITTER has a Tattoo of an 'Eagle' on his Ri...
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Arson investigation on Main Street East
hamilton Police 5/30/2025 2:16pm
On May 30, 2025, Police were called to Shroomyz located at 1353 Main Street East for a store front which was on fire. At approximately 3:42am, a car pulled up to the location and two suspects exited the vehicle. They proceeded to smash the front window and gain entry to the shop. A short
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QUINTE WEST BUSINESS HIT BY BREAK-IN AND ARSON
OPP Quinte West 5/30/2025 8:35am
A Quinte West business has been hit by a break-in and arson overnight. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, shortly before 10:30 pm, officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Quinte West Firefighters responded to a restaurant on Old Highway-2, east of Burns Avenue. The initial investigation has confirmed that two individuals had broke into the...
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Police Searching for Suspect in Barn Arson Investigation
hamilton Police 3/20/2025 12:12pm
On March 6, 2025, Police were called to a rural property in Greensville in the area of Highway 5 & Highway 6 for a fire which occurred inside of an outbuilding. It was quickly
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Police arrest male after series of chaotic events
hamilton Police 2/10/2025 1:39pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a male after a he unleashed a chaotic and dangerous series of events in the downtown core. On Sunday February 9, 2025 at approximately 4:15 p.m, a lone male was observed loitering in the main lobby of the Salvation Army located at 94 York Boulevard. The male
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Peace Memorial Tent Fire Investigation
hamilton Police 1/14/2025 9:25am
Hamilton Police are looking to identify the following suspects in relation to an early morning arson which occurred at Peace Memorial Park located at 86 East 36th Street in the City
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43-year old man Arrested and Charged with Arson after Fire on Bancroft Drive
sudbury Police 11/22/2024 10:47am
Shortly after midnight on November 20 th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a vehicle and structure fire at a residence on Bancroft Drive. Through investigations by Patrol Operations officers and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations
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Hamilton Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in House Fire Investigation
hamilton Police 9/12/2024 9:56am
Hamilton Police are seeking the communities assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an early morning arson near Tim Hortons Field. On Friday, August 23rd, 2024, shortly before 6:00 am, a suspect was captured on surveillance footage lighting multiple items on fire on the front porch
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One Deceased in East End High-rise Fire
hamilton Police 8/6/2024 11:13am
It is with heavy hearts that Hamilton Police report the death of a 63-year-old man from Hamilton. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, shortly after 9:00 am, Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a fire at 70 Jerome Crescent. The fire was located within a unit on the first floor. Hamilton
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Two individuals arrested and charged with Arson after fire on Burton Avenue
sudbury Police 8/6/2024 10:08am
Just after 3:45 am on August 5, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Burton Avenue in relation to a possible Arson. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Greater Sudbury Firefighters who were on scene. Firefighters had extinguished the fire, however there was substantial
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Hamilton Police Investigating Arson of Pride Flag at Elementary School
hamilton Police 6/25/2024 4:12pm
Hamilton Police are seeking to identify suspects involved in an arson targeting a Pride flag at a local elementary school, late last night. This is believed to be a hate-motivated crime. On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, two suspects were observed fleeing on foot after
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Police Confirm Tent Arson Was Targeted, Not Anti-Encampment
hamilton Police 6/21/2024 9:56am
Hamilton Police have successfully located and recovered the stolen vehicle used in the arson attack on a tent at a local encampment, which occurred on Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, a black pickup truck drove onto the grassy area at the northwest
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Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspect in Arson
hamilton Police 4/5/2024 10:13am
Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspect involved in an auto arson. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at approximately 8:25 am, Hamilton Police
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Early Morning Fire on Richard Lake Road Results in Arrest of 36-Year Old Man
sudbury Police 10/14/2022 11:59am
Just before 4:00 am on October 13th, 2022, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a campground office building on 2550 Richard Lake Road in Greater Sudbury. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters determined it to be suspicious and contacted Police at approximately
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Requesting Assistance - Dash Camera Footage - Arson on Lasalle Boulevard
sudbury Police 2/25/2022 6:09am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in relation to an Arson on Lasalle Boulevard the night of February 22, 2022. Around 11:45 pm on February 22, 2022, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a structure fire at 1212 Lasalle Boulevard. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters
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Too Hot to Handle - Not to be Confused with the Netflix Original Series
sudbury Police 1/17/2022 6:16am
Shortly after 4:30 pm on January 10, 2022, we received a call from City of Greater Fire Services as Firefighters were on scene of a kitchen fire inside one of the units at the Richard Lake Motel. During the initial investigation, Officers and Firefighters found evidence that the occupant was
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Person(s) Responsible for Arson on Eyre Street
sudbury Police 10/6/2021 9:34am
Around 7:20 am on October 1, 2021 we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Eyre Street. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters deemed the fire to be suspicious and contacted Police. At the time of the fire, the building
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Two 34 year old Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
sudbury Police 4/30/2021 10:44am
UPDATE 4 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified a third and fourth person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 8:30 pm on April 27, 2021, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation
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UPDATE - 48 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
sudbury Police 4/26/2021 4:46am
UPDATE 3 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified a second person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 3:25 pm on April 24, 2021, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested
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UPDATE - 25 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
sudbury Police 4/21/2021 10:44am
UPDATE 2 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified at least one person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 2:30 pm on April 20, 2021, Officers arrested and charged 25 year old Liam Stinson with the following offences
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Early Morning Fire on Laforest Street Being Investigated as Arson
sudbury Police 1/7/2021 4:53am
Around 1:00 am this morning, Thursday, January 7, 2021, we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services regarding what was determined to be a Suspicious Fire. Fire Services responded to a residential building on Laforest Street after tenants reported smelling smoke. Firefighters
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Officers Safely Remove Woman from Residential Unit Intentionally Set on Fire
sudbury Police 1/6/2021 5:06am
UPDATE Shortly before 5:30 pm on Friday, January 8, 2021, Members of our Intimate Partner Violence Unit located and arrested the 31 year old man on the outstanding Arrest Warrant on Elgin Street. He was held in Police custody overnight and attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (W.A.S.H.)
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Man Responsible for Shed Fire at Restaurant on Regent Street Charged with Arson
sudbury Police 8/12/2020 5:32am
We received a call around 9:15 pm on August 10, 2020 from Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the property of a restaurant on Regent Street. Firefighters extinguished the shed fire and determined it to be suspicious. Officers arrived on scene and initiated an
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Woman Charged with Arson After Early Morning Fire on Whittaker Street
sudbury Police 3/26/2020 11:58am
Around 6:15 am this morning, Thursday, March 26, 2020, Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a fire at a residential building on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury. Fire Services was able to quickly extinguish the fire that was contained to one unit in the building. There were no injuries