Canada

Lennox man accused of manslaughter in the death of Jamie Sark

A man from Lennox Island, PEI, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of Jamie Sark, also from Lennox Island.

Sark’s body was found Nov. 12 in a wooded area on Lennox Island, First Nation. The 28-year-old man has disappeared from his home there since late August.

The RCMP arrested 32-year-old Christopher Douglas Sark on Monday, they said in a news release Tuesday afternoon.

The accused appeared in Summerside Provincial Court via video link on Tuesday. He will remain in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The RCMP said the investigation was ongoing. They thanked those who came out with information to help the Serious Crimes Unit.

“Our thoughts are with Jamie Sark’s family and community at the moment,” the police said in a statement.