Police say Sault suspect lit garbage can in living room of shared residence

Suspect lit garbage can on fire in living room A suspect has been charged with arson for lighting a garbage can on fire and leaving it in a living room shared with others.

A 33-year-old has been charged after police responded to an arson call on Queen Street West on Nov. 7 in Sault Ste. Marie.

The call came in to 911 at 3 a.m., Sault police said in a news release Tuesday. Police and firefighters responded.

"An investigation revealed the accused had lit the contents of a garbage can on fire in the living room in a residence shared with others and prevented them from putting out the fire," police said.

"The accused and two victims sustained minor physical injuries. The accused was arrested."

The suspect was charged with arson with disregard for human life. They were released on an undertaking and have a court date of Jan. 20.