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One charged with arson following fire at Korah Road business

Damage is estimated at $14,000
2020-08-04 City Police Stock BC
Sault Ste. Marie Police file photo. Brad Coccimiglio/SooToday

A 51-year-old has been charged with arson after a fire was set on the property of a Korah Road business on Feb. 12 shortly before midnight.

The suspect left the scene at midnight, police say, and no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.

It was estimated that the fire caused $14,000 in damage. 

The officers later identified the suspect and issued the warrant for their arrest. 

On Feb. 14, around 4 p.m., the suspect was located in the 600 block of Wellington Street West. 

Scott Erdman, 51, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Arson – damage to property
  • Breach of probation – failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour

Erdman was held in custody pending a bail hearing.