Central Huron man charged with arson in Clinton structure fire

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) - A 47-year-old Central Huron man has been charged with arson in a structure fire that closed the main intersection in Clinton, Saturday morning, March 18.

The Central Huron Fire Department called the Huron County OPP to the blaze, shortly after 5:30 a.m. The fire destroyed a building at the intersection of Highways 8 and 4.   
 
Criminal Investigators from Huron County OPP, West Region Criminal Operations, and OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit believed the fire was set deliberately and began to investigate.
 
As a result of further investigation, a man was arrested and charged.
 
47-year-old Ronald DAVIS of Central Huron has been charged with arson - disregard for human life, and fail to comply with probation order under the Criminal Code. He was held for a bail hearing Sunday, March 19.
 
Highway 4 between Huron Street and Rattenbury Street in Clinton, is anticipated to remain closed for the next two days.
 
Huron County OPP are asking that any person who may have been in the area in the early morning hours of March 18, or who may have any information regarding this incident, to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*