North Bay Police Service
News Release
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This morning at approximately 0600, Cst. Erin Honeysett, of the North Bay Police, while on patrol on Memorial Drive near the waterfront was flagged by Marina Security, reporting a fire at “The Boat”. Attempts to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher had been made by the Marina Staff and North Bay Fire Service was on the scene to extinguish the fire.
Cst. Honeysett ran to The Boat and saved a female who it is alleged, started the fire, removing her to safety. The fire was extinguished with damage only to the outside of “the Boat” estimated to be worth approximately $1000.00.
The suspect was transported to hospital and is being treated for smoke inhalation.
Natalie Weller 28-years-old, of no fixed address in North Bay is charged with Arson.
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