Arson charges laid in connection to Queen St. fire

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Police News

Nov. 1, 2024

Fredericton, N.B. – Fredericton Police have charged 49-year-old Joshua Burden in connection with a fire that occurred on the evening of October 29, 2024, on Queen Street. 

Burden appeared in court Oct. 31, and was charged with the following:

  • S. 433(a) CCC - Arson with disregard for human life
  • S. 7331(1)(a) CCC - Breach of Probation

Burden will remain in custody until a further court hearing. 

File# 24-25728

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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force
506-460-2777
Fpf.media@fredericton.ca