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Suspect in custody after RCMP investigate fire at Manitoba First Nation

Island Lake RCMP officers said a man is in custody after they responded to reports of arson outside a building in a Manitoba First Nation, on Sept. 13. Courtesy Island Lake RCMP

One person is in custody after Island Lake RCMP said a fire was set outside a building at a Manitoba First Nation.

Mounties said they received a report of arson in the parking lot of the First Nation Safety Officer’s building in St. Theresa Point First Nation on Thursday at about 6 a.m. They said the building’s truck was set on fire, which spread to a second vehicle. Two snowmobiles and the building are said to have sustained damage.

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A 42-year-old man was arrested. He faces arson and mischief charges.

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