Man arrested, another at large in February Lisgar Street arson
Posted Mar 21, 2022 07:40:08 PM.
Ottawa police have charged a man in connection to an arson incident that happened in the city’s Centretown area last month, however, a second man is still wanted in relation to the investigation.
Police said that on February 6, they were called to a residence on Lisgar Street between Metcalf eand O'Connor after a man was seen deliberately setting fire in an apartment building.
Connor Russell McDonald, 21, of Ottawa, was charged with one count of the following:
- Arson disregard for human life
- Arson causing property damage
- Mischief to property endangering life
- Mischief to property
- Possessing incendiary material
McDonald is scheduled to appear in court on April 21.
Police said there is no information indicating McDonald was involved in any way with the convoy protest which was going on when this arson took place.
Anyone with information regarding the second suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service’s Arson Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 3771 or 4587, or through arson@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted into Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at CrimeStoppers.ca.
