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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Woman facing murder charge in connection with fatal Pickering fire, 1 suspect outstanding: police
A homicide investigation is undeway after a 69-year-old woman was found inside a home that caught fire on Primrose Court in Pickering. (Craig Barry/CTV News Toronto) The investigation into a fire that killed a senior in Pickering over the weekend is now a homicide, Durham police say. On June 11, a fire broke out at a home on Primrose Court near Fairport Road, north of Finch Avenue and east of Whites Road North. Durham Regional Police Service said they were called to that area at about 2:20 p.m. and that a 69-year-old woman was found dead inside a home. They said the homicide unit took over the investigation once the autopsy on the woman's body was completed. Her death is Durham's third homicide of the year. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Sandra Coutinho, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was held in custody for a bail hearing. The charge has not been proven in court. Investigators added that they have identified an additional suspect, however no information has been released about that individual at this time. 'At this time, (we) believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety,' police said in a news release. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact Det. French of Durham police's Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5421, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Toronto Sun
Woman charged, suspect ID'd in murder discovered after Pickering fire
A Durham Regional Police cruiser. Photo by Chris Doucette / Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network (file photo) Durham Regional Police have ruled the death of a woman found in a Pickering fire last week a homicide. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account On June 11 around 2:20 p.m., emergency crews responded to a residential fire in the area of Primrose Ct. and Fairport Rd. A 69-year-old woman was located dead inside the home. At the conclusion of a post-mortem, her death was ruled the region's third homicide of the year and the Durham Homicide Unit took over the investigation. On Tuesday, Sandra Coutinho, 34, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was held for a bail hearing. Police said an additional suspect has been identified but did not release details on that person. The victim's name and cause of death also were not released. Investigators said in a news release Thursday they 'believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.' Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at jstevenson@ NHL Basketball Canada Editorial Cartoons NHL
