Gaurav, Dhananjay & Avtar – Arrested in Brampton Arson Investigation

Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged three men from Brampton in relation to an Arson investigation.

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, officers responded to a house and a vehicle on fire in the area of Hurontario Street and Wexford Drive in Brampton. There were no reports of physical injuries.

Shortly thereafter, uniform patrol officers located and arrested the suspects attempting to flee in a vehicle.

Dhananjay Dhananjay, 23-year-old, Avtar Singh, 21-year-old and Gaurav Kataria, 21-year-old were charged with the following offence:

• Arson – Damage to Property

They were all held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.