Man in custody regarding River-Osborne neighbourhood apartment fire: C26-8761

Released: January 12, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

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On January 11, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service arrested 52-year-old James Douglas LYSAK, after responding to a residential fire at an apartment building in the 100 block of Clarke Street.

Shortly after 3:30 p.m., West District General Patrol officers attended to the above-mentioned apartment building and were advised by members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS), that the fire was being investigated as suspicious in nature.

Through their investigation, officers learned that the suspect had set fire to furniture inside his apartment, which quickly spread, caused significant damage and endangered the lives of other tenants.

Officers located LYSAK inside the building and arrested him without incident.

LYSAK is charged with Arson with Disregard for Human Life and was detained in custody.

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