Firefighter charged with Macklin arson

Unity RCMP have made an arrest following their investigation into a string of hay bale fires near Macklin. 

On July 31, RCMP received a report of a hay bale on fire in a field near Macklin and Evesham. RCMP officers responded along with Macklin Fire Department (MFD). The incident was one of several hay bale and grass fires that occurred in Unity/Macklin RCMP jurisdiction between July 28 and Aug. 25.

Officers continued their investigation analyzing evidence including surveillance video. As a result on Aug. 26, officers arrested 25-year-old Logan Sieben from Macklin in relation to the investigation.

Macklin and District Fire and Rescue has confirmed in a Facebook post that Sieben was a firefighter with the department.

“It is with profound sadness that we report this individual was a member of the fire department. MFD is beyond grateful to the Unity detachment for their assistance in this matter,” the post read. “We deeply apologize to the public and hope that you understand that this rash of incidents, due to one individual’s actions, in no way represents the Macklin Fire department, its members or what we stand for. We want to thank everyone for their support, assistance and understanding.”

He’s been charged with, one count of arson causing mischief, arson with intent to defraud and theft under $5000.

“Within the last month we responded to over 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires,” said Cpl. Christopher Neufeld of Unity RCMP.  “These fires resulted in property loss and greatly impacted our local farmers. Thanks to the diligent work of our RCMP investigators and our partnership and collaboration with Macklin Fire Department, we have now made an arrest and laid charges.”

Sieben is scheduled to appear in Unity Provincial Court on Nov. 18.

Unity and Macklin RCMP advise farmers or landowners to transport hay bales to locations where monitoring can happen.

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