By rdnewsNOW staff

Leduc RCMP make arrest following arson at local hospital

Apr 3, 2018 | 7:59 AM

LEDUC- RCMP have a woman in custody following an investigation into a deliberately set fire on March 29.

Just before 5 a.m., Leduc Fire and RCMP were called to the Leduc Hospital as a result of a suspicious fire in an emergency room washroom.

A suspect was seen in the emergency ward bringing material into the washroom.

Nadine Breau, 45, was arrested near the hospital a short time after the fire was discovered.

She has been charged with arson, two counts of mischief causing property damage, possession of stolen property and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace.

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Breau remains in custody pending her first appearance court date on April 5.

The fire was quickly contained and no one was injured.

(Gary McKinnon)