Burns Lake, B.C. – An arrest has been made in the murder of 17 year old Chassidy Charlie.  She had been found murdered in her home on Uncha Mountain Road on the southside of Francois Lake  on January 26th of 2011.

RCMP have now arrested a 17 year old Burns Lake area male.  He cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but police say he was known to Chassidy.  He is facing a charge of second degree murder.

The North District Major Crime Unit  is  expressing its gratitude to the  citizens of Burns Lake and the Cheslatta Carrier Nation for  their assistance and  patience in this investigation. Corporal John Grierson of the North District Major Crime Unit says  the RCMP recognize the tragedy has impacted the entire community "we hope that this arrest can bring some peace to the families and friends who knew Chassidy Charlie."