East Algoma OPP – Arson Charges Laid

On March 21, 2022, at approximately 11:55 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disturbance related occurrence at an apartment complex on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake.

The complainant reported having their door kicked and pepper spray deployed in the hallway. Police attended and the suspects were not located or identified at that time.  At approximately 3:00 a.m. police were called back to that location in relation to a fire. The complainant recognized one of the suspects involved. The Elliot Lake Fire Department attended to extinguish the fire. After investigation, police attended an apartment and arrested a person.

Matthew JOLLY, 29 years-old, of Elliot Lake was arrested and charged with:

• Arson – Damage to Property, contrary to section 434 of the Criminal Code (CC)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the CC

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on March 22, 2022.

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