Woman charged, suspect sought in Pickering fire police now deem homicide
Police located a deceased woman, 69, inside a Pickering residence following a fire on June 11
A woman has been charged and another suspect is being sought in relation to a fatal Pickering house fire that police are now deeming a homicide.
Around 2:20 p.m. on June 11, police responded to a house fire in the area of Primrose Court and Fairport Road, according to a Thursday release from Durham police. A 69-year-old woman was located dead inside the residence.
Following a post-mortem, Durham police's homicide unit took over the investigation. Police now say the death was the Durham region's third homicide of 2025.
On Tuesday, a 34-year-old Pickering woman was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder, police say. She was held for a bail hearing.
Police say they have identified another suspect, who remains outstanding, in the ongoing investigation. Investigators say they believe the incident was isolated and there is no threat to public safety.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.