On Jan. 20 at approximately 3 p.m., officers of the Lennox and Addington OPP responded to reports of a house on fire on Marble Lake Road in North Frontenac Township.
The Kaladar Barrie Fire Department attended to extinguish the fire and no injuries were reported. The residence received extensive damage as a result of the fire. The joint investigation by both the OPP and the Office of the Fire Marshall has determined that the fire was deliberately set.
Police have charged Douglas Bowley, age 58, of Addington Highlands Township with:
- Arson
- Threat to cause bodily harm
- Threat to cause damage to property
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
An arson investigation is ongoing and by the L&A County OPP Crime Unit. Any person with information regarding this arson should contact L&A County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 or you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca