A 26-year-old Sarnia man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of a Chatham man.
Chatham-Kent police said with help from Sarnia police, Kyle Samko was arrested early Saturday morning.
Police issued a warrant for Samko's arrest on Friday. Officers said an altercation involving several men on St. George Street in Chatham on Thursday resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man.
Samko was remanded into police custody following a bail hearing. His next court date is scheduled for June 10.
Chatham-Kent police have not released the victim's identity.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at [email protected] or 519-380-6024. Anonymous callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
-With files from Paul Pedro
