SIOUX LOOKOUT — Two people face murder charges after a body was found in Sioux Lookout last week.
Provincial police issued an update on Monday, stating that 36-year-old Allen Yerxa and 21-year-old Erin Gray have each been charged with first-degree murder as a result of the investigation. Yerxa also faces a drug trafficking charge.
Emergency services had responded to an incident on Aug. 11, where one person was pronounced dead. Police have not provided any further details about the individual, or the circumstances of the death.
Both Yerxa and Gray remain in custody and are expected to appear in a Sioux Lookout court on Monday.
Police said investigators do not believe there is an imminent threat to public safety, but cautioned people to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to police.
The charges have yet to be tested in court.
