Andrew SENECHAL Arson & Cruelty To Animals
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 9 04:07:52 MST 2024
On September 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., the Orillia OPP along with Orillia Fire attended the intersection of Colborne Street East and West Street South for an animal complaint. Upon arrival, an accelerant was discovered and sadly the animal that was the subject of the complaint was deceased.
On September 19, 2024, police received video footage of a person of interest leaving the area at approximately 4:50 p.m. The individual is described as a white male wearing black pants, a black sweater, black baseball hat, white shoes, and carrying a backpack.
Before to the incident, the individual was seen on the south side of Colborne Street East, crossing north at the crosswalk. They then walked diagonally through a gas station parking lot, disappearing behind a building. Within moments, the individual emerges from the location where the incident occurred.
The OPP would like to thank the Citizens of Orillia for their support and help throughout this investigation. As a result of the publics assistance, Andrew SENECHAL; 29-year-old, of Orillia has been subsequently charged with:
Arson Damage to Property
Mischief Damage Property
Cruelty to Animals Unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury
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