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By James Peters

Arson Charges

Kamloops man charged with arson in downtown vehicle fire

Feb 28, 2024 | 2:40 PM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man has been charged with arson after a vehicle was set on fire last week.

Kamloops Fire Rescue members called RCMP to the scene of a burning van in the 700-block of St. Paul Street just before 8:00 a.m. last Friday (Feb. 23).

Detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers located a suspect about four blocks away, in the 300-block of St. Paul, and arrested him.

Kamloops resident Troy Mitchell Felix, 27, is facing a single count each of arson related to intentionally or recklessly causing damage or explosion to property and theft of a portable battery booster.

Felix was held in custody for a court appearance Wednesday (Feb. 28).

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Anyone with further information related to the incident is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and quote file number 2024-5467.