News release

Charges laid in Creston BC February 2022 homicide

March 17, 2022 - Creston, British Columbia
From: Creston RCMP

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File # 2022-334

On February 6, 2022 the Creston RCMP were contacted after a 56 year-old woman was found in her residence deceased.

Based on the totality of the information, the investigation evolved from a sudden death investigation into a suspected homicide. Once that determination was made, the RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) took conduct of the investigation

The investigation continued to develop and on March 16, 2022, 63-year-old Creston resident, Mitchell McIntyre, was arrested.

“Although initially believed to be a natural death, investigators worked tirelessly on this matter, and have since determined it to be a homicide” said Sergeant Chris Manseau, BC RCMP spokesperson. “A suspect was later identified, and has since been arrested and charged”

On March 16, 2022, the BC Prosecution Service charged Mitchell McIntyre with murder. McIntyre has been held in custody pending a future court date.

Given this matter is now before the court, no further information will be released at this time.

The victim will not be identified at this time.

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