Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Harbour Grace RCMP responded to an urgent call at a home in Victoria yesterday that resulted in the arrest of 75-year-old John Lomond.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. yesterday, police received a report of a residential disturbance. While responding, officers received further information indicating that a vehicle had crashed into a shed on the residential property and that the home had been set on fire.
Lomond was arrested on the property without incident. Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution while fire fighters battled the blaze. Occupants of the home were safely removed without injury.
Lomond attends court today and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Arson
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats
A fire scene investigator was engaged and the investigation is continuing.