Members of the EPS Arson Unit took over the investigation shortly after the March 15, 2014 blaze, which caused an estimated $6M in total damages to a new condo development near 10 Avenue and 173 Street.
More than six months later, an investigative team comprised of more than 60 EPS members from multiple sections, arrested and charged Eric Gould, 28, a construction framer, with arson, possession incendiary material (x2), break and enter, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, public mischief, fraud, weapons charges and mischief.
Jeremy Thibert, 22, is charged with arson, possession incendiary material, break and enter, theft under $5,000 and conspiracy.
“This was a complex investigation that lasted over six months,” said Staff Sgt. Terry Innes, of the EPS Arson Unit. These arrests were achieved as a result of the extensive time commitment and excellent police work by dozens of members from specialized areas across the Edmonton Police Service.”
Gould is also facing another charge of arson in connection with a 2011 fire at a residential building site in Pigeon Lake. Gould was employed as a framer on the Pigeon Lake building site, at that time.
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