News release
One person charged in connection with church fire
December 23, 2025
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Burns Lake, British Columbia
From: Burns Lake RCMP
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Brayden Riley Shelford, 19 years old, has now been charged with:
- Break and enter commit an indictable offence therein, arson - Sec 348(1)(b) CCC
- Intentionally or recklessly cause damage by fire or explosion to property - Sec 434 CCC
He has been remanded in custody and could face additional charges.
The investigation remains active and there are no further updates at this time. More information may be released as it becomes available.
Contacts
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
BC RCMP North District
madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-561-3166