Sudbury man charged with arson following Minnow Lake fire

Sudbury man charged with arson A 43-year-old man from Greater Sudbury has been charged with arson in connection with a Bancroft Drive fire earlier this week.

A 43-year-old man from Greater Sudbury has been charged with arson in connection with a Bancroft Drive fire earlier this week.

Police and firefighters responded just after midnight to a vehicle and structure fire. While there were no injuries, significant fire damage was done to the residence.

"Through investigations by patrol operations officers and detectives from our criminal investigations division in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, it was determined that the fire was set deliberately," police said in a news release Friday.

The suspect was arrested Friday and charged with arson with disregard for human life, three counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

"Through the investigations, it was determined that the incident was both targeted and isolated, as the accused and property owner were known to each other," police said.

The suspect is expected to appear in bail court this weekend.