On Friday, September 1, five  separate fires were extinguished in the downtown area of Owen Sound. by the Owen Sound Fire and Inter-Township Fire Departments
In the early afternoon of Monday, September 4, the Owen Sound Police arrested a 42 year old Owen Sound man for Arson.

As a result of the investigation the following charges have been laid:
1) Arson: Disregard for Human Life
2) Arson: Disregard for Human Life
3) Arson: Property Damage
4) Arson: Property Damage
5) Arson: Property Damage
6) Possess Incendiary Material
During the investigation police uncovered other criminality of the accused. He is also charged with:
7) Theft Under $5000.00
8) Theft Under $5000.00
9) Break, Enter and Commit Theft
10) Mischief under $5000
11) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
12) Obstruct Police -False Identity
13) Obstruct Police -False Identity
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Provincial Courthouse today,  (September 5) at 10:00 am.
The Owen Sound Police Service still seeks to speak with the man and woman who may have witnessed the arson on 3rd Avenue 'A' East on Friday September 1.
source: media release, Owen Sound Police