A Chatham woman is facing arson charges in connection with the Aug. 25 fire at a Chatham apartment building.
Fire broke out about 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 25 at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. By the time it was extinguished, damage had impacted 90 of the 120 units in the building.
The Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue Services, Ontario Fire Marshalls Office and Chatham-Kent Police Criminal Investigation Branch have been actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire ever since.
As a result, a 30-year-old Chatham woman has been arrested and charged with arson – disregard for human life.
Police are also looking for a second person in connection with the fire. Leonard Greason, 48, of Chatham is currently wanted by police to answer to the same charge. Greason is also known to frequent London.
The investigation is on-going and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Mark VanderGriendt at 519-436-6600 Ext. 80207 or markv@chatham-kent.ca. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
