Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa Police Service
08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 09:38
Charges laid in Cummings Avenue Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:15 am
(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Arson Unit has charged a man following a fire in the 1100 block of Cummings Avenue last week.
On Tuesday, August 22, at approximately 7:10 am, officers were called to the area in response to a disturbance in the apartment building.
The fire caused significant damage and left some residents without shelter.
Shawn LEPAGE, 33-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with:
- Arson causing property damage
- Arson endangering life
- Uttering death threats
- Resisting arrest
- Assault police officer x2
He will appear in court at a later date.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4587 or by email at [email protected].
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
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