Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: As previously reported, police responded to a disturbance on St. George Street in Chatham on Thursday afternoon.
An altercation between several men resulted in the death of a 35-year-old Chatham man.
Through investigation, a suspect was identified and a warrant issued for his arrest.
Early this morning, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service and the Sarnia Police Service located the suspect in Sarnia.
Kyle Samko, 26 years, was arrested without incident and charged with first degree murder.
Samko appeared for a bail hearing this morning and was remanded into custody.
His next court date will be June 10, 2021.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-380-6024.
Anonymous callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
