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Alexandra police arrested a 43 year old Alexandra man earlier today and have charged him with a string of deliberately lit fires, including the fire that devastated the Alexandra Branch of Wastebusters earlier this year.
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The man, who was arrested without incident, following a complaint about a car set on fire last night, in Alexandra, is to appear in the Queenstown District Court tomorrow.
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The Officer in charge of the Wastebusters fire enquiry, Acting Detective Sergeant Alan Lee, said “This is a very pleasing result for the Alexandra Community who have been very patient in what has been a protracted investigation and it is to be hoped that people who may have previously been reluctant to approach us with information, will now do so”.
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The man is charged with four separate Arsons – one in regard to Wastebusters and the other three in respect of separate car fires that have occurred over a period of some months.
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The man is also charged with two counts of Criminal Damage and a single charge of cultivating Cannabis.
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Acting Detective Sergeant Lee has asked for anyone wishing to speak with Police, to make contact with the Alexandra Police Station, on 03 440 2500.?
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As the matter is now before the Court no further statement will be made.
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Alexandra police arrested a 43 year old Alexandra man earlier today and have charged him with a string of deliberately lit fires, including the fire that devastated the Alexandra Branch of Wastebusters earlier this year.
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The man, who was arrested without incident, following a complaint about a car set on fire last night, in Alexandra, is to appear in the Queenstown District Court tomorrow.
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The Officer in charge of the Wastebusters fire enquiry, Acting Detective Sergeant Alan Lee, said “This is a very pleasing result for the Alexandra Community who have been very patient in what has been a protracted investigation and it is to be hoped that people who may have previously been reluctant to approach us with information, will now do so”.
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The man is charged with four separate Arsons – one in regard to Wastebusters and the other three in respect of separate car fires that have occurred over a period of some months.
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The man is also charged with two counts of Criminal Damage and a single charge of cultivating Cannabis.
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Acting Detective Sergeant Lee has asked for anyone wishing to speak with Police, to make contact with the Alexandra Police Station, on 03 440 2500.?
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As the matter is now before the Court no further statement will be made.
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