Two Charged In Gerrard Street Fires
Posted July 22, 2010 6:52 pm.
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A man and a teen are facing arson charges in connection with a string of fires along Gerrard St. East.
On Wednesday, July 14 between 4 and 4:30am, three separate fires were set along Gerrard St. between Pape and Coxwell Aves.
On Wednesday July 21, two males tried to set fire to the front porch of a house in the Browning and Broadview Aves. area.
Police arrested the two. They are also allegedly responsible for the Gerrard St. fires.
The suspects have been identified as:
Shawn McGuinnes, 24 of Toronto. He is charged with:
- Arson (three counts)
- Attempted arson (two counts)
- Mischief to property under
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named, has been charged with:
- Arson (three counts)
- Attempted arson (two counts)
- Mischief to property under
Both were scheduled to appear in court at the College Park courthouse on Thursday.
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