A section of wooded area along Tashmoo Ave. remained cordoned off Mar. 26, 2016 for a homicide investigation (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)A section of wooded area along Tashmoo Ave. remained cordoned off Mar. 26, 2016 for a homicide investigation (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
Sarnia

Two Arrested Now In Pike Murder, Names Released

Sarnia police have named a 45-year-old man, arrested Thursday in connection with the murder of Jonathan Patrick Pike.

Warren Eric Williams of Sarnia was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Police say a second suspect, 30-year-old Lee Joseph Dion of Sarnia, was arrested Friday morning and also charged with first degree murder. He's in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.

The body of Pike, 26 of Sarnia, was found by police in a wooded area just west of Tashmoo Ave. during the early morning hours on Friday, March 25.

A cause of death has not been released.

The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Dwayne Whelpley (519-344-8861 ext. 6159) or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

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