Halton Police have charged a 36-year-old male with arson after a fire that took place earlier this week in Oakville.
The fire, which took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2024, ignited a utility shed at the rear of a property located at 111 North Service Road East.
Police say they determined the fire was deliberately set after an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, with no fixed address on Dec. 25, 2024, at around 12:15 a.m. The suspect remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police say no physical injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and the damage to the property is still being assessed.