Charges laid in Vanderhoof homicide investigation

VANDERHOOF — A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a Vanderhoof homicide investigation.

Police say it all began on March 9 when Vanderhoof RCMP received a call for a well-being check at a local residence.

“Upon attendance to the residence police located the 62-year-old home owner, Joy Morris, deceased,” says North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson.

“The subsequent investigation determined that Ms. Morris’ death was the result of a homicide.”