Guelph police say a traffic stop on Monday afternoon led to criminal charges being laid, including arson and drug charges, against three people.
Officers spotted a man wanted in connection with an arson investigation driving in the area of Edinburgh Road and Bristol at around 3:30 p.m.
The investigation stems from an incident on April 28 when a man set a hotel room door on fire while two women were inside the unit.
“The male had been in a dispute with one of the females over money owed,” police said in a news release. “The fire burned itself out, but not before some smoke billowed into the room.”
No injuries were reported in the fire.
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The suspect was arrested during Monday’s traffic stop and police said officers found bear spray, three bullets and about $4,200 worth of suspected fentanyl and several stolen cheques.
A 42-year-old man is charged with arson, uttering threats, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property.
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A 34-year-old man in the vehicle is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of stolen property.
Police have also charged a 34-year-old woman with trafficking, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of stolen property.
The two men were held in custody for a bail hearing, while the woman has been released with a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 24.
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