By Greg Fry
Arrest made

Prince George man arrested in connection with fatal Econolodge fire

Sep 20, 2021 | 10:38 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — A 35-year-old Prince George man has been arrested in connection to the fatal Econolodge Motel fire.

According to RCMP, Justin Kyle Aster was arrested on Sept. 16, 2021, and has been charged with three counts of criminal negligence causing death, arson in relation to inhabited property, and arson damaging property.

Aster was originally arrested three days after the fire but was released without being charged. Aster, who is known to police will now remain in custody until his next court appearance.

On July 8, 2020, a fire engulfed the occupied motel, killing three people. The identities of those who died have not been released due to privacy concerns. RCMP says that the investigation was lengthy due to the many parties involved.

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“Investigators in our Serious Crime Unit have put many long hours into this file and are proud to be able to bring a suspect forward to the courts in relation to these three tragic deaths,” says Prince George RCMP Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

by Greg Fry

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