Man sentenced in connection with fire at downtown Regina church

The man accused of starting a fire at a downtown Regina church has been sentenced to a little more than a year in jail.

Jordan Willet, 31, was sentenced on April 9 to 378 days for intentionally or recklessly causing damage by fire or explosion to property in addition to failing to comply with a probation order.

He pleaded guilty to both charges.

The charges were laid after a fire at Blessed Sacrament Parish that happened in February.

A video from the church’s doorbell camera shows a masked man dowsing an entrance of the building with fuel before setting it ablaze.

According to police, officers were able to locate and identify Willet using security video from the area.

In addition to the 378-day sentence, Willet was also sentenced to 18 months’ probation and will be subject to a lifetime firearm prohibition.