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Man Arrested for Arson Targeting Manitoba Ministers and Restaurants

11/22/2025

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Story summary

Jesse Robert Shawn Wheatland, a 35-year-old man, was arrested in Winnipeg on 22 charges, including 13 counts of arson, linked to fires at the offices of two Manitoba cabinet ministers and several restaurants during June–November 2025.
Some of the locations were hit multiple times.
Ministers Nahanni Fontaine and Bernadette Smith said they felt scared and concerned for their safety, suggesting the attacks may have been motivated.
The investigation is ongoing.

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Story summary

Jesse Robert Shawn Wheatland, a 35-year-old man, was arrested in Winnipeg on 22 charges, including 13 counts of arson, linked to fires at the offices of two Manitoba cabinet ministers and several restaurants during June–November 2025.
Some of the locations were hit multiple times.
Ministers Nahanni Fontaine and Bernadette Smith said they felt scared and concerned for their safety, suggesting the attacks may have been motivated.
The investigation is ongoing.