Lennox Island man charged with manslaughter in Jamie Sark death

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

Sark's body was foundNov. 12 in a heavily wooded area on LennoxIslandFirst Nation. The 28-year-old man had been missing from his home there since late August.

RCMP arrested 32-year-oldChristopher Douglas SarkMonday, they said in a news release Tuesday afternoon.

The accused appeared in Summerside Provincial Court via video link Tuesday. He will remain incustody and is scheduled to return to court on Wednesday at10a.m. AT.

RCMP said the investigation is ongoing. They thanked thosewho came forward with information to assist the Major Crime Unit.

"Our thoughts are with Jamie Sark's family and community at this time," police said in the release.