A 55 year old from Bayham has been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm after a backyard fire left a 1 year old toddler dead and four others badly injured.
BAYHAM - Police have charged a 55 year old from Bayham after a tragic family fire, left four people badly injured and killed a 1 year old toddler.
Police and EMS rushed to the home on Vienna Line back on July 12 when a backyard fire raged out of control. Last week, police confirmed that a 1 year old toddler succumbed to their injuries as a result of the fire. Two adults and two children were also badly injured. No updates on their status have been provided.
Today police announced they have charged 55 year old Johan Hiebert with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and four counts of Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm.

Woodstock Resident Charged with Speeding
UPDATE: Wind Warning Issued for Oxford
Interview with the Mayor - March 16th, 2026
Woodstock Driver Charged in Brant County
PJHL Playoff Recap - March 13th to March 15th
March Break Safety Tips from Oxford OPP
Oxford-Elgin Rainbow Research Project Underway
Death Investigation in Woodstock
OPP: Plan Ahead Before St. Paddy's Day Festivities
Another Friday the 13th in Port Dover Today
Hansen Parents Visit Artemis II Explorers Club at IDCI
East Oxford Parents Respond to AARC Announcement
Strong Winds Expected in Oxford
WPS Charge Two in Firearms Incident
Food Rescue Hub Receives $50,000
Interview with the Warden - March 12th, 2026
Best U Health Expo this Saturday
Last Call for BBBS Trivia Nite Registration
PJHL Playoff Recap - March 11th
Tillsonburg Man Charged with Drug Possession
Comments
Add a comment