Three Callander youth charged with arson

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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On 26th May at 6:19 PM 3 teenage boys used lighter fluid to set fire to a large tree behind the Callander Post Office.

The fire got out of control and the Callander Fire Department and police were called. The youths were observed running from the area by fire fighters and they assisted police in securing the area so it could be searched.

Callander citizens also assisted police and as a result, all 3 boys were identified, located and arrested.

Subsequent investigation determined that two of the youths are responsible for several other occurrences in the area.

One youth has been charged with 1 count of arson.

The second has been charged with 3 counts of arson, and 2 counts of mischief.

The third youth has been charged with 2counts of arson, 2 counts of mischief and three counts of breach of probation.

The North Bay Police wish to thank the Callander Fire Department and the Callander citizens who assisted the officers.

Without their assistance, immediate arrests were unlikely.

Cst Chris Marshall is investigating.

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