An elderly Wallaceburg man has been charged with second degree murder in connection to the death of his wife.
Police were called to a sudden death at a home on Margaret Avenue around 3:30 Saturday morning where an 89-year-old woman was found without vital signs.
Authorities say despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead.
Following further investigation, her 94-year-old husband was arrested and held in custody for a date in court this morning.
Police say there is no threat to public safety and this was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #262.