Woman serving sentence for arson arrested in Fredericton

A sign for the Saint John Police Force is pictured on April 10, 2025. (CTV Atlantic/Avery MacRae)

A woman who was serving a federal sentence for arson and assault offences has been arrested in Fredericton.

A warrant was issued for Isabelle Kunkel, 32, on July 23 for violating the conditions of her statutory release, according to the Saint John Police Force.

Kunkel was arrested in Fredericton on Oct. 2.

Kunkel was serving a two-year, one-month and 14-day sentence for:

• arson – damage to property
• assault – intentional use of force
• attempted theft under $5,000

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