Natuashish, N.L. — A 26-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in relation to the death of a 17-year-old girl, who was found dead by police at a residence on Katshinak Street, Natuashish, on Oct. 13, 2017.
In an RCMP release Friday morning, police said the investigation involved the local RCMP detachment, Major Crime Unit (West), Goose Bay Serious Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, and Federal Policing units, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The suspect’s charges include: criminal negligence causing death, failure to provide the necessaries of life and public mischief.
The accused appeared in court and was released on various conditions, with the next court date scheduled for June 4.
The RCMP is liaising with the family of the deceased, as well as the community of Natuashish.
