Niagara police charge Welland man in connection with homicide investigation

A Welland man is facing a first degree murder charge after Niagara police found a woman’s body at a home in a Welland neighbourhood Thursday afternoon.

Officers say they responded to a call to assist an ambulance at a home in the area of Prince Charles Drive and Thorold Road at around 1:55 p.m.

Investigators say they found a woman’s body in the home, and a man who was also found in the home was taken into custody.

The homicide unit then took over the investigation.

36-year-old Christopher Bobko of Welland was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Bobko remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing at a St. Catharines courthouse Friday.

Detectives believe that this was an isolated incident and there is no evidence of any ongoing risk to public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009451.

Tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online here, or by reaching out to 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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