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R vs Dorvault - 2007
Within our team we have investigated over 1500 fires, 21 explosions, 15 fatalities, and 3 homicides with a total approximate value of over 300 million dollars in damages.
Arson damage doubles: Cops
BY JEREMY NOLAIS - METRO CALGARY
"Damage costs associated with Calgary arsons have doubled over the past five years, leaving many more innocent residents affected by the actions of a few, says one of the city’s leading police investigators.
Staff Sgt. Scott Sampson with the arson unit said his team has handled a typical caseload in recent years but the location and nature of the incidents has seen many more homes affected.
“It really comes down to knowing your neighbours,” he advised. “If you see something suspicious, don’t sit back and do nothing.”
Arsonists blamed for 9 southwest Calgary fires over weekend
BY CBC NEWS
"What happens is the liquid inside the propane tank actually boils and goes to such an extent that it compromises the cylinder it's in and causes an explosion. It's essentially a propane bomb that will go off," explained Det. Scott Sampson of the Calgary police arson unit."
Fire investigator hints at cause of massive blaze
GWENDOLYN RICHARDS - CALGARY HERALD
"Det. Scott Sampson of the Calgary police arson unit said they expect to reveal the cause of the fire today after finally digging through almost a metre of debris in the basement of one home on Citadel Forest Place N.W."
Farm Fire
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Arson, beheaded cat show traits of a ‘psychopath’, Calgary police say
By Sherri Zickefoose Calgary Herald
"We have great concern. Anyone who would set a fire and intentionally trap people inside is a concern. It’s a trait of a psychopath," said arson Det. Scott Sampson, who discovered the decapitated head of a cat Monday as he arrived to interview a witness about the arson."
Industrial Fire
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Citadel
December 2009
One notable file was the massive fire that occurred in Citadel in December 2009 where a marijuana grow operation caught on fire and destroyed 5 houses, 12 vehicles and caused 3.8 million dollars in damage. I was the primary and only investigator for this case. This extensive investigation involved a complex scene examination, numerous production orders, search warrants and over 40 interviews. I was able to secure a conviction against the tenant Russell McDougall who received a prison sentence of 7 years which was considered a new bench mark for Arson charges.