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Woman charged with arson after New Tecumseth garage fire

No injuries were reported as the home's occupants escaped prior to the arrival of emergency services
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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NEW TECUMSETH - On Saturday, July 22, 2023 just before 4 a.m., Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a detached garage fire on Victoria Street.

Residents of the home were in the house at the time of the fire but had escaped prior to the arrival of emergency services and were not injured.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest was made.

A 31-year-old female of New Tecumseth has been arrested and charged with:
    •    Arson - damage to property

The female was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario court of Justice in Bradford.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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