Update: Smiths Falls man charged with second-degree murder in death of local woman

A 35-year-old Smiths Falls man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a local woman.

Grenville County OPP say they went to a residence on Crowder Road in Spencerville on Saturday where one person was found dead.

The victim was identified as 37-year-old Chelsea Swinwood from Spencerville.

On Thursday, police arrested and charged Justin Donovan-Biscope with second degree murder and indignity to a body.

He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Brockville on Friday.

Grenville County OPP are conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Assistance is being provided by the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the Grenville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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