Police say victim was set on fire while she slept in a St. Catharines apartment
Police are looking into a horrific attempted murder case in St. Catharines.
Officers were called late Saturday night to an apartment in the Vine and Scott Street area, to find a woman suffering from severe burns to her upper body and face.
She was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police learned three suspects barged their way in, and used an accelerant to light the victim on fire while she slept.
They add this attack was targeted, and the suspects know the victim.
On Monday, police say they arrested 25-year old Chassidy Archer of St. Catharines, and charged her with:
- Attempted Murder
- Break Enter and Commit an Indictable Offence
Police also arrested 30-year old Moises Medeiros of St. Catharines, and charged him with:
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
- Attempted Murder
- Break Enter and Commit an Indictable Offence
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
They were scheduled for a bail hearing yesterday.
Police are also looking for 37-year old Rebecca Daigneault of St. Catharines, wanted for:
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Attempted Murder
- Break Enter and Commit an Indictable Offence
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