Iqaluit man charged with Arson

Iqaluit, Nunavut
File: 2024-1117920
Time: 1:45 p.m EDT

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m, the Iqaluit RCMP responded to complaint of a fire at the Iqaluit Damp Shelter. The Iqaluit Fire Department arrived on scene and was able to extinguish the fire before causing significant damage to the building.

Upon investigation, a suspected was identified and was later arrested. Adam Kopalie (25 years old), was charged with:

• One count of Arson, Section 433(a) C.C
• Two counts of Mischief, Section 430(4) C.C
• One count of Failure to comply with and Undertaking, Section 145(4)(a) C.C

Kopalie was remanded into custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Investigators believe Kopalie is not involved in the recent vehicle fires reported earlier this month.