NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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A Timmins woman is now facing various charges in relation to a suspicious fire which occurred on Birch St. N on October 14, 2015.
Police and the Timmins Fire Department received the report of the fire at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The fire was quickly extinguished and deemed suspicious, and the investigation was taken over by the Timmins Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Section.
Further investigation revealed a history of domestic violence incidents between the victim and the accused.
Police learned that the fire had been set following a domestic dispute between the two individuals.
Fortunately, there were no injuries as a result of the fire; however it did result in extensive damage to the top floor of the residence.
A 33 year-old Timmins woman now faces charges including Attempt arson (x2), Uttering threats, Assault with a weapon (x2), Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Intimidation, and Arson – damage to property.
Due to the domestic nature of these incidents, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.
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