MOUNT FOREST – A local teenager has been charged with arson in connection with one of several suspicious fires here earlier this month.
On June 7 at about 5pm, firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire in a field off Sligo Road East.
“The cause of the fire was determined to be suspicious, and the Wellington County OPP entered into an investigation,” states a press release from police.
On June 20 the OPP announced a 14-year-old boy from Wellington North was charged with arson (damage to property) and is to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
Anyone with information about this incident can call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
