Woodstock, ON – On March 12, 2026, the Woodstock Police Service responded to a call for service to conduct a welfare check at a residence on Dundas Street in Woodstock.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male. In consultation with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario, the death was determined to be suspicious in nature.
An investigation by the Woodstock Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch, involving multiple units and partner agencies, led to the identification of a suspect. During the investigation, a second incident involving the same suspect was also examined. No physical injuries were reported as a result of the second incident.
As a result of the investigation, Woodstock Police have arrested a 20-year-old Woodstock resident, Romario HENRY, and charged him with:
- Second Degree Murder
The accused remains in custody at this time.
Police have confirmed that the accused and the victim were known to one another.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation in this investigation, including the submission of video footage and the provision of information that assisted investigators.
Due to ongoing court proceedings, and out of respect for the victim’s family, no further information will be released at this time.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).