By CKPG News

Court

Man accused of setting CrossRoads fire pleads guilty

Jan 12, 2026 | 3:34 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The man arrested for starting the fire at CrossRoads Brewing in September has pleaded guilty.

The BC Prosecution Service confirms that 57-year-old Richard Titchener pleaded guilty Monday (Jan.12) in Prince George Provincial Court. Titchener will be sentenced on April 7.

The fire started just after 3 a.m. on September 5 and destroyed the building, located at 5th Avenue and George Street.

Titchener has a lengthy criminal history including a charge of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm back in June for which he was sentenced to 88 days in jail.

The City of Prince George estimates damages at $1.8 million.

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