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Arrest Made In Two Cases Of Arson On Hutton Street In Lindsay In November

KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Lakes Police Service has made an arrest in two cases or arson on Hutton Street in Lindsay last November.

On November 16, 2021 at 4:40am Kawartha Lakes OPP and Kawartha Lakes Fire Services responded to a residence on Hutton Street in Lindsay for a fire on the porch of a residence. At that time, it was deemed non-suspicious in nature. 

On November 17, 2021 at 3:50am Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a second Hutton Street address after, residents were awoken by a loud banging noise.

Police say a male was observed at the rear of the residence who had smashed out a basement window and set a fire which was extinguished by the home owner. The male fled the area, towards Dobson Street and was last seen on a bicycle heading toward the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail according to police. 

39-year-old Justin Simpson of Lindsay has been charged with arson – disregard for human life X2 and mischief over $5000 X2. The accused was held for bail and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on May 13, 2022. 

 

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