Police charged Joshua Pedersen, 28, left, and Morgan Murphy, 27, in connection with an arson investigation at a Mississauga apartment building. Police are searching for Madison Varga, 30, right. Photos: Peel Regional Police handout
Two people face charges and a third person is sought in an arson investigation at a Mississauga apartment building.
Emergency crews responded to fires in a third-floor hallway of an apartment building in the area of Lakeshore Road West and Southdown Road in Clarkson on Sunday, Sept. 20, and Monday, Sept. 21, Peel Regional Police said.
Police said the fires were deliberately set in the hallway, and investigators believe the occupants of one unit were deliberately targeted in both fires.
No significant injuries were reported in either incident, police said.
However, the second fire resulted in a large-scale evacuation that displaced several residents, police added.
Police said 18 residents were transported to hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
The estimated damage is approximately $1 million.
Police made two arrests and are searching for an additional suspect in connection with the investigation.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Joshua Pedersen, 28, of no fixed address, was arrested in Hamilton and charged with two counts of arson – disregard for human life, two counts of mischief over $5,000, break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, and possession of break-in instruments.
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On Monday, Oct. 26, Morgan Murphy, 27, of Burlington, was arrested and charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and two counts of arson – disregard for human life.
Both accused were held in custody pending bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Police said they continue to search for Madison Varga, 30, of no fixed address, who is wanted in relation to the arson investigation.
Police released several photos of Varga.
Madison Varga, 30, of no fixed address, is wanted in connection with a Mississauga arson investigation. Police released these more recent photos because her appearance has changed.
Anyone with information regarding Varga’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133.
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