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Arrest made in Pelham homicide investigation

A 39-year-old from Wellandport has been arrested and faces a second degree murder charge
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Police made an arrest Friday in the death of 74-year-old Earl Clapp of Pelham.

Shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, Matthew MacInnes of Wellandport was arrested.

The 39-year-old MacInnes faced a charge of second degree murder and has been held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

The bail hearing is expected to take place Saturday.

The investigation remains ongoing and police ask that anyone with information contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 9134.