SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN - A southeast Saskatchewan woman has been charged with multiple infractions in connection with a recent vehicle fire.
According to a news release, the Carnduff RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle on April 20. Later that day, the detachment received a report of a vehicle on fire northeast of Outram. Investigation determined it was the vehicle reported as stolen.
The RCMP says further investigation determined the vehicle had not been stolen and the initial report to police was false. The vehicle fire was determined to be suspicious in nature.
Carnduff RCMP arrested 29-year-old Brittany Samson from Glen Ewen on April 25. She is charged with one count of arson for a fraudulent purpose, one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of public mischief. All charges are under the Criminal Code.
She is scheduled to make her next appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on June 9.
Charges have not been proven in court.
The RCMP says investigators believe there might be another individual or individuals involved. If you have any information about this incident – or saw any suspicious activity in or around the rural area northeast of Outram on April 20 – please report it to police by calling the Carnduff RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
