An Ontario Provincial Police car is parked outside the Kanata detachment in suburban Ottawa on May 11, 2023. OPP are holding a press conference there after a fatal shooting in Bourget, Ont., claimed the life of one of their officers. Two other officers were also hurt. See close-up of a police car on a sunny day.
A 31-year-old man from Picton has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal fire in Greater Napanee last weekend, according to Ontario Provincial Police .Posted: Aug 09, 2024 3:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 31-year-old from Picton in connection with a fire in Greater Napanee on Aug. 3. A 31-year-old man from Picton has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal fire in Greater Napanee last weekend, according to Ontario Provincial Police . Around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, OPP said emergency crews were called to a multi-unit building on John Street. Paramedics brought 67-year-old Walter Lasher to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Andrew James Thompson has been charged with first-degree murder, criminal harassment , three counts of arson damaging property and one count of arson with disregard for human life. OPP said the person is in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday. Meanwhile, the police investigation continues.
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