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An extensive 30-day investigation led by that Ottawa Police Arson and Major Crime Units and supported by Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police found that the suspects had used a combination of an accelerant and an improvised explosive device to set the lobby of the bank ablaze. Damage to the bank was estimated at over $500,000.
The investigation also led to charges for another incident at the RBC bank located at 1535 Bank Street that occurred at approx. 4:00am on February 1, 2010 where two persons were observed damaging multiple windows and ATMs with rocks and a hammer.
This morning, the three men have been charged as follows:
Roger Clement 58 years old, of Ottawa
RBC Arson – 18th of May 2010
Arson Causing Damage
Possession of incendiary material
Use explosives with intent to cause property damage
Mischief
RBC Damage – 1st of February 2010
Mischief
Matthew Morgan – Brown 32 years old, of Ottawa
RBC Arson – 18th of May 2010
Arson Causing Damage
Possession of incendiary material
Use explosives with intent to cause property damage
Mischief
Claude Haridge, 50 years old, of Ottawa
RBC Arson – 18th of May 2010
Careless storage / handling of ammunition
Fail to comply with undertaking
RBC Damage – 1st of February 2010
Mischief
The three suspects are appearing at Show cause at the Ottawa Court House this morning.
“While I am very pleased to bring this portion of the RBC arson file to a close, I ask Ottawa residents to remain vigilant, before and during the G8-G-20, and continue to report any suspicious activity to police,” noted Chief Vern White, Ottawa Police Service.
Update: Saturday, June 19, 2010 11:55am
The three men have appeared in court this morning with the following outcomes:
· Roger Clement, 58 years old, of Ottawa, has been remanded into custody and will appear in court on Friday, June 25, 2010 (Court Room #3);
· Matthew Morgan–Brown, 32 years old, of Ottawa, has been remanded into custody and will appear in court on Monday, June 21, 2010 (video remand); and
· Claude Haridge, 50 years old, of Ottawa, has been remanded into custody and will appear in court on Monday, June 21, 2010 (video remand).
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