Delta police arrest a minor in arson case that caused estimated $100,000 in damage

Police in Delta say the suspect in an arson case that caused an estimated 100,000 dollars in damage is a minor.

Police say the youth was arrested on Friday but has been released, and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

They say information is being prepared for a submission to Crown for approval of a charge against the individual.

The possible charge is tied to a fire earlier this month at a playground at Chalmers Park in North Delta.

Delta police on Twitter:

On March 5, 2022 Delta Police responded to a report of a fire at the playground area of Chalmers Park. On March 18, 2022 a youth was arrested in relation to the arson. Read release here: https://bit.ly/3qr7YoS