The 35-year-old was held in custody however launched after making bail; OPP say the cost ‘does suggest there’s intent to gentle the fireplace’
A Brampton man has been charged with arson within the wake of Tuesday’s hearth that destroyed a landmark downtown constructing.
On Wednesday night time, Orillia OPP arrested 35-year-old Brandon Costa after matching him with the outline of the arson suspect.
“(Costa) was identified through evidence received from local businesses and members of the community,” stated Orillia OPP Const. Derek Tilley. “The male was located by police shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, where he was arrested and charged with arson.”
Costa was held in police custody Wednesday night time, however Tilley stated he has since been launched.
“The male was held by the Orillia OPP overnight to attend bail court today, where he was released with a promise to appear before the courts on Feb. 5,” he stated.
Costa’s full cost is arson — disregard for human life, which carries a most penalty of as much as 5 years imprisonment, Tilley stated. He stated the arson cost “does imply there’s intent to light the fire.”
The fireplace precipitated an estimated $4 million in damages and devastated a number of companies that have been within the constructing on the nook of Mississaga and Peter streets. No person was injured within the blaze.
The constructing was declared a complete loss. Right now, a demolition crew is on scene eradicating components of the constructing to permit firefighters to go in to douse some remaining sizzling spots. It’s anticipated the constructing should be demolished.
