Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Following reports of a disturbance at a cabin area near South Brook, known as West Bottom, on January 24, 2025, 41-year-old Matthew Burton was arrested by Springdale RCMP. He is charged with arson and a number of other criminal offences.
Burton allegedly damaged a neighbouring property using his truck and further used his truck to block access to another neighbour’s driveway, while continually sounding the vehicle’s alarm system. Further to this, Burton allegedly cut down a property’s fence and lit it on fire.
Upon police arrival, Burton ignored officers’ commands and ran into a residence. He was arrested inside the home where officers located and seized a loaded shotgun and additional ammunition that was improperly stored and readily available.
Burton is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Mischief under $5000.00 – damage to property – two counts
- Mischief – obstructing the lawful enjoyment to property
- Arson – damage to property
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Resisting/Obstructing a peace officer
He attended court on January 25 and was held in custody. He appears in court today for a bail hearing.
The investigation is continuing.