Sault Ste. Marie Police Service news release…
On June 18th 2019, officers with the Investigation Services Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 32 year old Thomas Marttinen of Cathcart Street for manslaughter.
It’s alleged in the early morning hours of June 17th 2019, the accused deliberately set a fire inside a residence in the 500 block of Cathcart Street. One resident, 65 year old Bernard Agawa, died as a result of injuries sustained in the fire.
Police located the accused on June 18th 2019, and took him into custody. He is charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of arson endangering life. He was held for bail court.