Lennox and Addington OPP have charged Jay Bradley in connection to two suspicious fires last month, one that destroyed York Street’s Lennox Agricultural Memorial Community Centre, the second that damaged a home in Stone Mills.
On Friday the L&A County OPP conducted search warrants at three locations in the City of Kingston in regards to suspicious fires in Napanee and Stone Mills. Police have arrested and charged Bradley, age 49, of Kingston contrary to the criminal code with:
- Two counts of Arson – Disregard for Human Life,
- Criminal Harassment – Threatening Conduct; and
- Possession of Incendiary Material
Bradley had operated a roller skating business out of the York Street arena starting in 2019, renting from the Lennox Agricultural Society. The two sides were unable to come to an agreement on a lease for the 2023 season.
The accused has been held for a bail hearing and will be scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee at a later date.
Police are seeking the publics assistance and ask that if you or someone you know has information concerning the fires to contact the Lennox and Addington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or online at crimestoppers.ca
The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate suspicious fires.
On Oct. 23 L&A County OPP and the Greater Napanee Fire Department, responded to a report of a structure fire on York Street in Greater Napanee.
Later that day the L&A County OPP and the Stone Mills Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a residence in Stone Mills Township.
No one was injured in these fires and the LA County OPP along with the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshall continue to investigate.