A 58-year-old Smiths Falls man faces a first degree murder charge in connection to the 2023 homicide of a Elizabethtown-Kitley resident.
Leeds County OPP say they located 66-year-old Giles Dagenais deceased at a home in the Toledo area on in July, 2023.
Police say an extensive investigation resulted in the suspect being taken into custody on Thursday.
OPP Detective Inspector Jocelyn Sauve says in a media release that “the investigative team showed outstanding dedication and determination in pursuing every lead to bring clarity to a case that has deeply affected the community. The tireless efforts of the team, including our OPP support units and the Smiths Falls Police Service, led to identifying and arresting an individual in connection with this tragic crime. We are sincerely grateful for the public’s support and the valuable information they provided throughout the investigation.”
The suspect remains in custody and has a court appearance in Brockville later this month.
An investigation into the case continues.
