Teen charged with 1st-degree murder after dead newborn found in Alliston, Ont.

A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a newborn baby was found dead in an Alliston, Ont., home, Ontario Provincial Police said. 

Police discovered the baby in a residence on Nov. 21, 2024 around 1:30 p.m., OPP said in a news release Wednesday. 

The teenager, from New Tecumseth, was arrested on Wednesday, police said. The accused has also been charged with indignity to a dead body. 

The accused is in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. 

Police would not provide further details on the victim, the accused, or their relationship.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. Tips may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000, the release said.