Arson Charge Laid After Vehicle Fire

Friday, 13 December 2024 17:20

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say a man was refused a ride somewhere, since he was a stranger after showing up at a house

A Dunnville man has been charged with arson in Wainfleet after being denied transportation.

Police say it happened around 7:30 this morning, when they were called to a vehicle fire behind a home in the Forks Road and Green Road south area.

They learned the man showed up at the house, asked if he could get a ride somewhere, but was refused since he was a stranger.

Police say he returned to the house, and lit the vehicle on fire.

34-year old Richard Sharpe was held in custody pending a bail hearing today.

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