Man accused of setting fire during arrest at Kitchener residence
Posted Apr 21, 2022 02:25:00 PM.
A Kitchener man is facing a long list of charges after an investigation in the city.
On Tuesday morning, police were called to a residence in the area of Holborn Drive and Old Chicopee Drive.
Through investigation, police determined they had grounds to arrest a male inside the home.
As members of the Emergency Response Team attempted to make an arrest, the suspect allegedly became assaultive, setting a fire inside the home. The male was eventually arrested.
Four dogs and two cats were rescued, but one cat died as a result of the fire. The surviving animals were taken to an emergency veterinary clinic for treatment.
A 38-year-old man faces charges, including assault with a weapon, arson, possession of incendiary material, cruelty to animals, killing or injuring animals and failing to comply with a judicial release (four counts).
The accused remains in custody.
