Suspect in custody after RCMP investigate fire at Manitoba First Nation

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.

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

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