Man arrested in Manitoba vandalism, arson incidents, RCMP say

A St. Clements man is in custody and his dog is dead after a series of alleged axe-wielding vandalism incidents and a shed fire, Manitoba RCMP say.

Officers from the Selkirk detachment responded to a rural residence in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, for a report of a man with an axe smashing the windows of a home and a pair of parked vehicles.

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Police tracked the suspect down to his own home, where he was found outside next to a shed that was engulfed in flames. Police say they have also determined that the suspect killed his dog.

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The man, 29, was arrested and charged with arson, injuring or endangering an animal, and mischief over $5,000.

Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.

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