Police probe suspicious death of woman after body found in Powell River

Police probe suspicious death of woman after body found in Powell River

RCMP say a 19-year-old man has been taken into custody

  • Jun. 15, 2018 12:00 a.m.

RCMP say one man has been taken into custody in Powell River after police discovered a body just south of the city.

In a statement, police said officers received reports of a vehicle in the ditch on a forestry service road at about 3:30 p.m. on June 13.

There, they found a woman’s body located nearby.

Police say that foul play is suspected and that this is an isolated incident. A 19-year-old was arrested but no charges have been laid at this time.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.


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