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Pelham man also charged in suspicious death at Niagara Detention Centre

Investigation into this matter ongoing with eight people now charged
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Further to the earlier arrests, on Friday March 1, 2024, detectives with the Homicide Unit have made another arrest in relation to this incident.

The following person was also charged with one count of second-degree murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code:

Julio Zari-Torres, 44, of Pelham is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines on Saturday March 2.

Investigation into this matter remains ongoing.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident is encouraged to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, badge #1009533.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

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