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Third arrest made in connection to June murder investigation in Fort Erie

A 63-year-old was arrested in Lincoln on Wednesday and is facing accessory after the fact to murder
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Further investigation has led to the arrest of an additional suspect.

On Aug. 11, 2021, 63-year-old Hendrika Skelton of the Town of Lincoln was arrested and is now facing the following charge:

  • Accessory after the fact to mMurder contrary to section 240 of the Criminal Code.

Skelton is currently being held in custody pending a court appearance on Friday August 13th 2021 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111 ext. 1009451 or CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477). 

Update 1 - June 12, 2021

Further investigation has led to the identification and arrest of two suspects.

29-year-old Tristan Skelton of Fort Erie and 29-year-old Andrew Blais, both of Fort Erie are both facing the following charge:

  • Second degree murder

Skelton and Blais were held in custody pending a bail hearing on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111 ext.

1009451 or CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477)

Original release - June 10, 2021

At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Niagara Regional Police Service 5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers were called to a home in the area of (Mathewson Ave and Dovercourt Rd) in the Town of Fort Erie.

When officers arrived they located the body of an adult male without vital signs. He was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

The scene remains cordoned off for investigation by detectives and the Forensic Services Unit.

At this time the investigation remains on going by detectives with the Homicide Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111 ext 1009451.

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