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Home Owner Charged With Arson

Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services
Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services

It’s arson charges for 45-year-old Alfred Rose in connection to a weekend house fire near Thamesville.

Police allege Rose set his Dew Drop Road home on fire late Saturday afternoon.

No injuries were reported, damage is pegged at $125,000. The house a complete loss.  Witnesses say they say Rose drive away from his home as smoke came through the windows.

He is currently in police custody.