RCMP make an arrest in bale and grass fires in the Unity/Macklin area

Saskatchewan RCMP made an arrest on Monday in connection to a series of hay bale and grass fires that occurred in the Unity/Macklin RCMP area. 

Cpl. Christopher Neufeld of Unity RCMP says they responded to over 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires within the last month.

Unity RCMP and the Macklin Fire Department responded and worked together on the investigation.

Evidence and surveillance video from a bale fire resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Logan Sieben from Macklin on Monday.

He is charged with one count of arson causing mischief, one count of arson with intent to defraud, and one count of theft under $5000.
 
Macklin Fire Chief Justin Bast posted a statement on the department's Facebook page noting that it was with profound sadness that they report the individual involved was a member of the fire department, and that they deeply apologize to the public and hope that they understand that this rash of incidents due to one individual's actions in no way represent the Macklin Fire department, its members or what they stand for.

Logan Sieben is scheduled to appear in Unity Provincial Court in November.

To help prevent being a victim of these types of property crimes, Unity/Macklin RCMP advise farmers or land owners to transport hay bales to locations where monitoring can happen, if possible. ... and to report any suspicious people or vehicles to police as soon as possible.