On August 12, 2015 Emergency Services responded to a residential house fire on Erie Street South, Wheatley. Upon investigation the fire was deemed to be suspicious. Total damage was estimated at $ 250 000.
On August 20, 2015 a Wheatley woman was arrested for Arson and held pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst Shawn Mungar at SHAWNM@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension # 288. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
