HOUSE FIRE

The Timmins Police Service is currently involved in investigating a residential house fire on Balsam Street North in Timmins.

The fire occurred during the evening hours of Sunday, February 19th and resulted in significant structural damage to the residence which is composed of a number of apartments.

The Timmins Police engaged the use of its Forensic Identification Unit as well as officers from the Criminal Investigations Division.

The Timmins Police is working in consultation with the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office.

OFM investigators are expected to attend the scene to complete their aspect of the investigation into the origin of the fire that police deem to be suspicious in nature.

The scene of the fire remains sealed under the control of the Timmins Police Service to preserve the integrity of the scene and allow for the investigation to continue.

At present, the investigation is focused on persons of interest who have been identified to the Timmins Police Service.

The investigation is on-going but anyone with relevant information is asked to call the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

ROBBERY CHARGES

The Timmins Police Service has completed its investigation into an alleged robbery at the Timmins LCBO outlet.

During the afternoon hours of February 19th, a male suspect was confronted by LCBO staff in regards to an apparent theft in progress.

The suspect became confrontational and is alleged to have made reference to having a weapon on his person.

The suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect had been identified and arrested by the Timmins Police Service early this morning.

While being searched in the normal course of the arrest, an edged weapon was found on the suspect’s person.

As a result, Lawrence NAKOGEE, 25, of Timmins has been charged with:

  • One count of Robbery with Violence contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • One count of Carry a Concealed Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • One count of Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Two counts of Fail to Comply With Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.

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