London man charged with multiple arsons
A London man is facing charges in relation to three arsons on Hamilton Road.
The 28 year old has been charged with three counts of arson causing damage to property and breach of probation, after his arrest in the area of Egerton and Trafalgar streets.
On June 3 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the man was caught on surveillance video starting a fire behind a dumpster in the parking lot near the 400 block of Hamilton Road. He gathered debris and pallets, ignited the fire and departed shortly after.
The same day at 7 p.m., he started another fire outside a place of worship in the 600 block of Hamilton Road.
Previously, on June 1 at approximately 1 p.m., the man attended the same parking lot in the 400 block of Hamilton Road. He gathered pieces of wood and a wooden pallet, starting a fire which spread to a wooden fence on the south side of the parking lot.
Total damages are estimated at approximately $3,000.
The accused is expected to appear in court on Friday in relation to the charges.
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