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By James Peters

Stolen Vehicle

Barriere pair facing charges after stolen car set on fire

Dec 17, 2020 | 11:00 AM

BARRIERE, B.C. — Two Barriere residents have been charged after a stolen vehicle was set ablaze earlier this year.

The initial incident happened on October 29, when a crash was reported involving a vehicle stolen out of Alberta. Responding RCMP found the vehicle on fire, with evidence that the fire had been intentionally set.

This week, charges of arson and possession of a stolen vehicle have been approved against Hayden Fowler, 27, and Charlene Ponsford, 24, both of Barriere.

Each has a court appearance set for early January.