Suspect arrested in Chester homicide

CHESTER — Police have made an arrest in a May 17 incident, now ruled a homicide. Few details surrounding the arrest are being released at this time due to the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigation, police said in their official statement.

According to the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to check on the welfare of a resident in Chester and discovered an alleged domestic-related homicide had occurred.

An immediate investigation began, and allied agencies were notified of a potential suspect. The individual was located in Virginia and taken into custody without incident, police said.

At this time, the victim’s identity and suspect information are not being released, pending the investigation status.

Sheriff Gary Hofmann and State’s Attorney Lance Richardson said, “We commend the deputies and allied agencies that assisted in this investigation, ensuring a quick apprehension in a tragic domestic related situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they deal with this tragedy and senseless act.”

The investigation is ongoing. Further details will be released after the conclusion of the investigation, police said. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at 410-758-6666 or the Sheriff’s Office at 410-758-0770.