Man charged with arson after jerry can report in The Pas
The Pas RCMP charged a 27-year-old man after a report of someone with a jerry can outside a Settee Avenue residence. Police say the investigation continues.
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The Pas RCMP have charged a 27-year-old man with arson with disregard for human life and two other offences after a report of a male with a jerry can outside a residence on Settee Avenue on Nov. 7, 2026.
Police said they received the report at 3:28 p.m. and officers attended immediately. When they arrived at the residence, they found a male suspect being held on the ground by bystanders, according to the RCMP.
Officers arrested the man. Police said he became increasingly uncooperative as he was being escorted to a police cruiser.
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After the vehicle arrived at the detachment, the man repeatedly refused to get out, according to police. Officers physically removed him from the vehicle, and he resisted, the RCMP said.
Charges and investigation
Police identified the accused as Jordan Bignell, 27. In addition to arson with disregard for human life, Bignell is charged with resisting or obstructing a peace officer and assaulting a police officer.
Bignell was remanded until his court date, police said. The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.
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This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP