Thunder Bay

Man caught in Kenora, charged in Thunder Bay homicide

A Thunder Bay man faces a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the recent killing of a senior citizen.

A Thunder Bay man faces a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the recent killing of a senior citizen.

The body of Adam Yellowhead, 65, was found in a wooded area at the end of Field Street last Wednesday. Police concluded that he was the victim of a homicide.

The Ontario Provincial Police arrested a male suspect in downtown Kenora on Friday night.

The suspect was brought back to Thunder Bay and appeared in court on Sunday.

Joseph Wesley, 33, of Thunder Bay, faces a charge of second-degree murder.

He is due to appear in court again this Thursday.