(Photo courtesy of Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service via Facebook)

(Photo courtesy of Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service via Facebook)

Strathroy man charged with first-degree murder

By Jaryn Vecchio

June 28, 2025 - 8:55pm

Strathroy-Caradoc police are charging a 27-year-old man with first-degree murder.

At around 5 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a medical emergency on Ashby Crescent in Strathroy.

There, they found 27-year-old Endy Moniz suffering from stab wounds. He later passed away on the scene from his injuries.

After investigating, police arrested and charged Joel Peralta Del Valle with first-degree murder. He currently remains in police custody.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police at 519-245-1250 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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