On January 20, 2022, after an investigation into the fire at the four-plex the Coral Harbour RCMP arrested and charged Emerson Emiktowt, 23, with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Section 434 – arson, damage to property;
- Section 434.1 – arson, damage to own property;
- Section 91(1) – unauthorized possession of firearm; and
- Section 86(2) – unsafe storage of firearm.
Emiktowt's bail hearing is scheduled for January 26, 2022.