West Shore RCMP officers have arrested two suspects in connection with a Feb. 20 arson in View Royal.
Officers were called to a residential fire around 5:20 a.m. and investigators determined the fire was deliberately set. View Royal Fire Rescue said the blaze caused significant damage to the front porch of a residence located on Newstead Crescent.
The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects aged 18 and 19.
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Both suspects were charged with arson, with the older suspect facing an additional charge of uttering threats.
“Police have determined that this was a targeted incident and do not believe the public is at risk,” West Shore RCMP said in a news release.
Both suspects were held by police and later released via court order. They’re set to appear in court in March.
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