A 42-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a woman was found dead at a home in Chatham.
While not much information is being provided at this time, the Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called to check on the well-being of a woman at a residence on Bedford Street on Monday shortly before noon.
The body of a 44-year-old woman was found inside the home when officers arrived.
As a result, a 42-year-old Chatham man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police said no further information is being released to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Constable Paul Brophy at 519-436-6600 ext. 619 or [email protected].
