NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Friday, Dec. 13, at approximately 7:30 a.m, 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service and Wainfleet Fire responded to a vehicle on fire beside a residence in the area of Forks Road and Green Road South in the Town of Wainfleet.
Investigation revealed a male suspect attended a residence in that area and asked if he could get a ride, to which the home residents declined as he was a stranger.
The male suspect re-attended the residence and set a vehicle on fire that was at the residence.
As a result of the investigation detectives were able to identify the male suspect.
Richard Sharpe, 34, years of Dunnville, Ont. was arrested and charged with the following offence:
- Arson causing damage to property
Sharpe was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on December 13, 2024 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street, St. Catharines.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009240.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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