St. Thomas Police have introduced a significant improvement in a four-week outdated murder and arson investigation.
Nathan Deleemans, 30, of St. Thomas, was arrested Monday and charged with second degree homicide in connection to the loss of life of 40 12 months outdated Victoria Dill.
He additionally faces charges of disregard for human life, Arson, and breaching a probation order.
Emergency crews have been referred to as to a multi-unit residents at Hiawatha and Curtis streets within the early morning hours of July 3.
On the time, neighbours instructed Ontario Chronicle they heard gunfire within the constructing. A lady was then seen working from the constructing, ending up in a car parking zone throughout the road — police say Dill was fatally shot.
Constructing superintendent Tom Burke mentioned he typically noticed Deleemans across the constructing.
“I’m just happy he’s off the streets and our neighbourhood here can feel a little bit safer.
It’s still a tragedy what happened,” mentioned Burke.
(Supply: St. Thomas police)
In a separate however related investigation, police are searching for a second man concerned within the case.
“It just adds pieces to the puzzle,” mentioned St. Thomas Police Media Spokesperson Samantha Wakefield. “There’s obviously two investigations happening, the arson and the homicide. Both are priority and both are being actively worked on,” she mentioned.
Keegan Harvey, 21, of St. Thomas has been charged with one rely of arson – disregard for human life and one rely of accent after the actual fact to homicide.
Harvey is described as white, 5’10, with brown hair and an arm sleeve tattoo on his proper arm. Police advise to not strategy Harvey, however name 911 instantly if seen.
“If you know the location or whereabouts of our party Keegan Harvey we ask you to contact police or submit an anonymous tip through CRIMESTOPPERS,” mentioned Wakefield.
