City man charged with arson

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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At 4:05 am 21st March a man at a restaurant on McKeown Av placed several napkins in a pile on the counter and lit them on fire.

Flames shot up 2 to 3 feet high but were immediately doused by another patron using a large drink.

Jordan Drew 19yrs of Tackaberry Dr left the restaurant but was arrested at his residence at 5:28 am and charged with arson.

He is to appear in court on the 24th Apr.

Cst Christian Elia is investigating.

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