On September 14th, 2024, the Gananoque Police and Fire Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls for a structure fire at a residence on Garden Street. 

 

Firefighters attended and aggressively fought the fire, preventing damage to neighbouring homes, and extinguishing it.

 

As a result of multiple witness statements and evidence found at the scene, the Gananoque Police Service initiated a criminal investigation surrounding the circumstances of the fire. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Gananoque was located and arrested and charged with: Arson - Disregard for Human Life, Arson - Damage to Property, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm.

 

They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.