Hudson Bay RCMP say 30 year old Matthew Barker of Hudson Bay is facing 12 charges including Arson-Disregard for Human Life and Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon. The incident started last Wednesday shortly after 4:30 in the afternoon when officers were tracking down a person wanted on outstanding warrants.
When officers arrived at Leason Trailer Court in Hudson Bay they heard a bang and saw smoke coming from an outbuilding. When they opened the door they observed gas and propane tanks with one open and emitting fumes into the air. A fire was put out and the tanks were removed from the building. No one was injured.
Barker was also arrested on outstanding warrants from Manitoba RCMP and is back in court May 20th.
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As a result of this incident, Matthew Barker has been charged with:
- 1 count, Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Section 433, Criminal Code
- 1 count, Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon, Section 270.01(1), Criminal Code
- 1 count, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code
- 1 count, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Section 92(3)(a), Criminal Code
- 1 count, Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code
- 4 counts, Fail to Comply with a Release Order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
- 3 counts, Possess Weapon Contrary to Order, Section 117,01(3), Criminal Code
