NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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VICTORIA HARBOUR - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment responded to a call for service to investigate a structure fire in a residential area in Victoria Harbour just after 8:00 a.m. Tay Fire and Emergency Services were able to put out the fire and the Office of the Fire Marshal attended the scene. One person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police investigation has led to the arrest of 19-year-old male Nick Shelswell of the Midland area. The accused has been charged with arson and is being held for a bail hearing at the provincial court of justice in Barrie on July 23, 2019.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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