Teens arrested after estimated half-million dollar airport fire in Webequie First Nation 

Tim Brody - Editor

Two teenagers are facing charges of mischief and arson after a fire led to an estimated half-a-million dollars in damages to the community airport terminal in Webequie First Nation on Saturday.
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) shared in an April 28 media release that, “Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Webequie First Nation detachment received a call for service in the evening hours of Saturday, April 26, regarding a structural fire in progress at the community’s airport terminal.
“When officers arrived, they observed and confirmed the terminal building to be on fire.
Community firefighters were also dispatched to help put out the fire and stop it from spreading to nearby structures.”
NAPS informed that the fire was brought under control before 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. 
According to NAPS, the building sustained significant damage, the estimated value of that damage totaling approximately $500,000.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Unit attended the scene and are now involved in the ongoing investigation.
As a result of continued investigation, two youth suspects were identified.
NAPS shared that one suspect was located and arrested without incident at a residential address within the community in the afternoon hours of Sunday, April 27.
The second suspect turned themselves in to police that same afternoon.
A 13-year-old male from Webequie First Nation is charged with:
•    Arson – Damage to Property
•    Mischief Over $5,000 x 2
Another 13-year-old male from Webequie First Nation is also charged with:
•    Arson – Damage to Property
•    Mischief Over $5,000 x 2
The identities of both accused are being withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Both appeared for bail court on Monday, April 28 and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.