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Lethbridge woman charged with arson after fire damages Umami Shop downtown

A 27 year old woman has been charged with arson after a fire damaged the Umami Shop downtown.

Firefighters were called to the business along the 800 block of 4th avenue south at about 2am Wednesday.

Wood pallets and cardboard that had been piled up against the building were lit on fire.

About $6,000 in damage was done to the store as well as overhead Telus lines.

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Police were able to identify a suspect through video surveillance.

Mary-Lee Roy Parks has been charged with arson, possession of a controlled substance and breach of an undertaking.

She remains in custody.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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