Shortly after midnight on November 20th, 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 Division in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, it was determined that the fire was set deliberately.

Fortunately, no one was injured; however, there was significant structural damage.

On November 22nd, 2024, a 43-year old man from Greater Sudbury was arrested and charged with the following offences pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Arson - Disregard for Human Life
  • Assault with a Weapon x3
  • Weapons Dangerous x2

His name cannot be released as the information has not yet been sworn to through the court process. He will be held in police custody overnight and will attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on November 23rd, 2024.

Through the investigations, it was determined that the incident was both targeted and isolated, as the accused and property owner were known to each other.

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