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2nd arrest made in Port Colborne homicide, one suspect outstanding: police

Niagara police have arrested a second person in connection with the homicide of a man found dead in Port Colborne in August. A 36-year-old woman was charged with first-degree murder in the same case earlier this week.

47-year-old man, 36-year-old woman charged with first-degree murder

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Officers responded to a call on Aug. 24 near Forkes Road and Highway 140 in Port Colborne about a dead man in a grassy area. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

Niagara police have arrested a second person in connection with the homicide of a man found dead in Port Colborne in August.

A 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Daniel Sanvido, 38, on Saturday, according to a police news release. 

Officers responded to a call on Aug. 24 near Forkes Road and Highway 140 about a dead man found in a grassy area.

This arrest comes two days after a 36-year-old woman from St. Catharines was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the same case. 

Police are seeking a third suspect, a 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls, who they consider armed and dangerous. He is also wanted for first-degree murder. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara police.