Arson, theft charges laid after fire at Elgin home
A 34-year-old man is facing arson and break-and-enter charges following a suspicious fire in the village of Elgin.
At around noon on Saturday, May 10, members of the Leeds County OPP and Rideau Lakes Fire Department responded to a fire at an uninhabited single-family home. No injuries were reported.
Following an investigation by the Leeds County OPP and Crime Unit, Eric Seguin of North Glengarry was arrested and charged with:
- Arson – damage to property
- Break and enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
- Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Theft under $5,000
Charges have not been proven in court.
Police say the accused has been remanded into custody.
Anyone with dashcam footage or home security video from the area is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.