FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: November 24, 2025
LEFROY ARSON INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY – POLICE SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(INNISFIL, ON) – South Simcoe Police are continuing to investigate multiple arson incidents in Lefroy and are seeking additional information from the public.
On November 22, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Simcoe Police officers responded to a structure fire on Hofland Street near Killarney Beach Road in Lefroy. While on scene, an explosion was heard near the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena and Community Centre. The explosion was traced to the skate park where investigators recovered a 5-gallon fuel can and fireworks. An outbuilding and parts of the skate park sustained damage, while the Hofland Street fire caused significant destruction to the former fire hall.
Police believe three male suspects are responsible. They were seen moving through Lefroy between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, carrying a 25 litre / 5-gallon gas can. The investigation determined that one suspect was dropped off at the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena and Community Centre around 10:30 p.m. by a dark blue mid-sized Toyota SUV equipped with black steel winter rims.
In response to the South Simcoe Police’s Facebook post on November 23, 2025, seeking the public’s assistance, the community response has been extremely helpful with providing additional video footage and tips as it relates to this investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing and South Simcoe Police continue to seek additional footage and witnesses, especially from anyone with security or doorbell video on November 22, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight in the surrounding area near Killarney Beach Road, Morgan Russell Memorial Arena and Community Centre and Corner Avenue in the community of Lefroy.
Images of the suspects and the vehicle involved are attached. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or vehicle, or who has further information, is asked to contact Detective Dan Raymond at 705-436-2141 ext. 1027 or dan.raymond@southsimcoepolice.ca. For anyone wishing to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Media Contact:
Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
