A 32-year-old Southbank man is in custody facing multiple charges following an alleged assault and arson on March 20, 2025. Burns Lake RCMP responded to a report of a man struck by a vehicle in Southbank around 1:30 a.m. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. Shortly after, the victim’s home was found to be on fire.
Police identified the suspect, Gerald Eric Noth, and took him into custody without incident. Noth is facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, arson, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and breach of undertaking.
Staff Sergeant Joshua Smith stated that the incident appears to be targeted and isolated, with no ongoing public safety risk. Noth remains in custody and is scheduled for a video court appearance on March 25, 2025. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time.
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