Perth man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Last Duel Park death, two suspects remain wanted

Lanark OPP have now arrested one person in connection with a homicide investigation in Perth.

Officers were called to Last Duel Park at about 3:15 p.m. on April 12, where a man was found with life-threatening injuries.

The victim, identified as 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards of Ottawa, was taken to a trauma centre and later pronounced dead.

Police say on Tuesday, May 12 that Michael Lewis, 46, of Perth has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He remained in custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Tuesday, May 12.

Investigators have also issued warrants for Joseph Madore, 34, and Brayton Kennedy, 28, both of Ottawa. They are each charged with second-degree murder.

Police warned the public not to approach either suspect if seen.

Investigators believe Madore may currently be in British Columbia and has known associations in the Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Terrace areas. Police said Kennedy may be travelling with him or could still be in the Ottawa area.

The investigation is being led by Lanark County OPP under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information about the suspects or the investigation is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.