Lindsay man charged with arson after abandoned warehouse fires, 5 fires from April 30: Police – Peterborough | Globalnews.ca

a LindsayOnts., man faces many arson following charges fire Several fires broke out in an abandoned warehouse early Wednesday and earlier this year.

according to Kawardha Lakes City Police Service, Around 1 a.m., emergency workers responded to reports of smoke in the area of ​​Mary and James Streets in Lindsay. Crew set fire to an abandoned warehouse on James Street.

Police say that while searching for suspects, officers received information that a man was being treated by paramedics at a business on Lindsey Street South.

The man was traced and arrested. Riley Cormier, 25, of Lindsay, was charged with two counts of arson — damage to property and failure to comply with a probation order.

Police say that further investigation reveals that the accused was involved in five fires since April 30. Including the iron bridge at Lindsay.

Cormier was charged with four counts of arson — damage to property, one count of arson — disregarding human life and nine counts of failure to comply with a probation order.

Police said he was held in custody and was to appear in Lindsay’s court on Wednesday.