Murder Charge Laid in Senior's Death

Thursday, 13 October 2022 10:39

By Geoff Waterfield

Desmond Teague's body was found in Fort Erie, man arrested

An arrest has been made in the murder investigation of a 74-year old Fort Erie man.

Niagara Regional police say 36-year old Curtis Desjarlais, of no fixed addressed, has been charged with second degree murder, and indignity to a human body, after the body of Desmond Teague was found in Fort Erie.

The senior had been reported missing by his family on September 30th.

The suspect is in custody pending a bail hearing today.

Police add the victim and suspect knew each other, and this was not a random incident. They also thank the community for helping in this case.

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Murder Charge Laid in Senior's Death

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