Second Individual Charged in Connection with Regina Homicide Investigation
The Regina Police Service has announced additional charges in a disturbing homicide case that has gripped the community. A 37-year-old man now faces serious criminal allegations following an incident where officers discovered a human body inside a vehicle earlier this month.
Latest Arrest and Charges
According to an official news release distributed on Tuesday, the newly charged suspect has been arrested and now faces two significant charges:
- Indignity to a human body
- Accessory after the fact to murder
Police authorities confirmed that the arrest occurred on Monday night, marking a significant development in their ongoing investigation. This arrest follows previous charges brought against a 26-year-old man in connection with the same death, which police have officially classified as a homicide.
Timeline of Events
The investigation began in the early morning hours of January 19, when Regina police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Albert Street and Saskatchewan Drive. The incident unfolded as follows:
- At approximately 3 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the downtown area
- The vehicle initially evaded police attempts to pull it over
- A police aircraft crew located the vehicle shortly afterward on the 1400 block of Princess Street in Regina's North Central neighbourhood
- By the time officers reached the vehicle, all occupants had fled the scene
- Inside the abandoned vehicle, police discovered the body of a deceased man
Expanding Investigation
Following the initial discovery, police expanded their investigation to include a residence located in the 3700 block of Dewdney Avenue. This additional investigative work ultimately led to the identification and arrest of the second suspect now facing charges.
The Regina Police Service continues to actively investigate this case and is seeking additional information from the public. Authorities have provided multiple channels for community members to share information:
- Regina Police Service direct line: 306-777-6500
- Regina Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
This developing case represents a significant police effort to address violent crime in Regina, with multiple suspects now facing serious charges related to the death discovered in the vehicle. The investigation remains active as police work to establish the complete circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
