A suspicious residential fire investigation conducted by members of the Perth County OPP Crime Unit with the assistance of the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and the OPP Forensic Identification Service has led to one person facing a number of charges.
On February 11, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County OPP, West Perth Fire Department, and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a fire at an apartment building on St. David Street in Mitchell.
Two adults were transported to hospital, one with minor injuries, and a second person with serious injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Roger Pyne, 27 years of age of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with:
Attempt to Commit Murder
Arson – Disregard for Human Life
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)
