Second arrest, more charges follow alleged arson incidents

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE

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Arson investigation results in second arrest and further charges

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, with assistance from the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office, has completed a lengthy investigation into three arson incidents that occurred in Sault Ste. Marie in April and May of 2009. 

As a result, 46-year-old Grant Morden, of #315-27 Terry Fox Place has been charged with three counts of arson.

Gay Overland, age 53, was arrested and charged back in December 2011 with regards to this investigation. 

The alleged incidents all relate to local properties that she either owned solely, or jointly with another person, or properties she had personal interest in. 

See December 21, 2011, news release.

The following are the details for each individual arson occurrence involving the accused Grant Morden: 

• On April 12, 2009, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services attended a house fire at 181 Andrew Street.  The house was destroyed by the fire. The total loss from this fire was $40,000.

• On April 24, 2009, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services attended a garage fire at 817 Goulais Avenue. The garage was damaged by fire.  The total cost of the damage was $2,500.

• On May 30, 2009, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services attended a house fire at 113 Cathcart Street. The house was destroyed by the fire. The total loss from this fire was in excess of $76,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 16. 

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