One Charged with Arson
On November 7, 2024, officers with Patrol Services charged 33-year-old Donald Bussineau with arson.
Around 3:00 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of the accused lighting a fire in the 500 block of Queen Street West. Officers, along with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services, were dispatched to the residence. An investigation revealed the accused had lit the contents of a garbage can on fire in the living room in a residence shared with others and prevented them from putting out the fire. The accused and two victims sustained minor physical injuries. The accused was arrested.
The accused is charged with:
- Arson – Disregard for Human Life
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, 2025.