Waterloo Regional Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a residential fire on May 16 in Cambridge.
That's when police responded to a dispute in the area of Alison Avenue at around 6:45 p.m. along with emergency services who were responding to reports of a house fire.
The fire caused extensive damage to the home, with damages estimated at $180,000, police said earlier this week.
At around 11:30 a.m. today, suspect Justin Van Hal was arrested in Cambridge.
The accused has been charged with:
- Arson - Damage to Property
- Cruelty to Animals
- Assault
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death (two counts)
- Failing to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear in court on May 19, police said in a news release.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
