Staff
On August 14, at approximately 3:07 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) together with the Inter-Township Fire Department responded to a report of a large fire on the south side of Hwy. 26 just north of 28th Avenue E. in the Municipality of Meaford.
The investigation revealed that a hay bale had been set on fire. A male was observed leaving the area on foot. Grey County OPP located the suspect male on Grey Rd. 15 in Annan a short time later.
Police arrested the 67 year old Owen Sound man, and charged him with arson.
A bail hearing was scheduled for August 15, 2016. A video bail hearing is scheduled for August 16, 2016.
The fire destroyed approximately 230 hay bales. The loss was estimated at $16,500.
There were no injuries reported.
Hwy. 26 between 28th Avenue and Grey Rd. 11 was closed for several hours (8) for emergency crews.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
