Holyrood RCMP investigates arson to Riverhead residence; one woman faces charges

October 21, 2020
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

A 31-year-old Riverhead woman is facing charges of arson following a fire at a home in Riverhead on October 19, 2020.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m., Holyrood RCMP received a report of a woman who was smashing out windows at a residence on Main Street. While police were responding, further information was received stating that the woman set fire to the home.

Police and the fire department attended the scene. The blaze was contained within a small area of the residence and was extinguished by firefighters. Police arrested the woman for arson and mischief (damage to property) at the scene. She was later released from custody and is set to attend court on January 12, 2021 to face charges of arson and mischief over $5000.00.

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Contact information

Holyrood RCMP
709-229-3892

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