House fire in Blenheim on January 16, 2026. (Photo via Chatham-Kent Fire Department's Facebook page)
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Blenheim arson suspect out on bail

A 42-year-old Blenheim woman facing arson charges has been released on bail.

Jocelyn Charuk, 42, was charged in January after a $500,000 fire in Blenheim.

Charuk was released on Friday with conditions including wearing an ankle monitor, residing with her surety in Windsor, following a curfew, not possessing any incendiary devices, and not communicating with five individuals.

Charuk is charged with arson with disregard for human life in connection to the multi-unit fire at 83 Talbot Street East in Blenheim in the early morning of January 16.

Her case returns to Chatham court on March 31.

A publication ban prevents more information, including evidence, from being published.

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