Dead body found in Montrose deemed suspicious by RCMP

A woman’s body was found Thursday morning in a residential area of Montrose, B.C., about 10 kilometres east of Trail.

Trail and Greater District RCMP were called to a residence on 9th Avenue at approximately 1 a.m.

Officials said the death appears to be suspicious and a male suspect was arrested on scene.

The investigation is ongoing and as of now is not a risk to the public, said RCMP.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Trail RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

More information will be released as it becomes available.