(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to several suspicious fire investigations.
In the early morning hours of June 4, 2023, the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a structure fire on Sligo Road West and a shed/vehicle fire on Cork Street, Mount Forest. A report of a yard waste bag that had been set on fire at a residence on Colcleugh Avenue, Mount Forest was also later received.
As a result of the investigation, Chester Mackenzie LEWIS, 21 years old of Mount Forest has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Arson, Damage to property – three counts
· Arson, Disregard for human life.
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
If you have information that might assist the investigation, please call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000