On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., it is alleged that the accused entered the WSP Building, 10909 Jasper Ave NW, where the Zebra Centre is located, by throwing a rock through the glass doors then entering the lobby area.
Once inside, the accused reportedly made his way to the 13th floor via the stairwells to a storage area where amongst other things, boxes of stuffed animal toys, belonging to the Zebra Centre were stored. The accused then used an open flame to set fire to the toys, before leaving the building.
The building sustained significant damages as a result of the fire.
At the time of the fire, there were also numerous people inside the building, including some on the 13th floor.
Adam Christopher Neapetung, 38, of Edmonton, has been charged with arson and disregard for human life, break and enter and breach of probation.
The accused was previously remanded on other charges and is now also facing three additional charges in connection to the Zebra Centre arson.