RCMP arrest suspected arsonist

Apr 28, 2026 | 11:12 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP has arrested a suspected arsonist.

Police say they arrested 38-year-old Jessie Lynn Giroux after she was caught lighting fires in downtown Prince George on April 24, 2026.

RCMP were tipped off to the incident just after midnight on Friday, April 24. The witness reported seeing a woman light a fire in front of a business on the 1700-block of Victoria Street. The woman then continued along Victoria Street where she was observed lighting more fires.

Police officers located the woman on the 2000-block of Twentieth Avenue. After a short foot chase, the woman was arrested by police and held in custody until she could attend court. Multiple fires in the vicinity were observed and put out by police officers and Prince George Fire Rescue Services.

Giroux is known to police and the following charges have been approved in this matter:

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Giroux will remain in custody until her next court appearance.

“As the weather gets warmer and more people are staying outdoors later in the evening, Prince George RCMP will continue its targeted patrols in the downtown area, utilizing police officers and the RCMP Patrol Volunteers to help maintain public safety,” says Superintendent Darin Rappel, Officer in Charge of Prince George RCMP.

by CKPG News

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