20-year-old arrested for Georgetown Arson.

May 27, 2024
Georgetown , Prince Edward Island

News release

On May 25, 2024, at 5:10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a structure fire at an abandoned residence in Georgetown. Police quickly learned of evidence of arson and identify suspect. Police located a 20-year-old who was taken into custody after resisting arrest and threatening police with a shovel. The 20-year-old will appear in court later today to answer to charges of arson, resisting arrest and assault with a weapon.

The Three Rivers Fire Department responded to this incident. This structure was completely destroyed.

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Contact information

Corporal Gavin Moore
Media Relations Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Prince Edward Island

File number: 2024709129

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