Posted on 06/03/2014, 12:47 pm, by mySteinbach

RCMP have made an arrest and continue to investigate the recent homicide of 96-year-old Niels “Arne” Nielsen of MacGregor, Manitoba.

On May 25, 2014, RCMP responded to the death of Niels Nielsen and an autopsy determined his death to be a homicide.

RCMP report that Jason Conway, 21, of MacGregor, Manitoba has been charged with first degree murder in relation to this investigation. He appeared in Portage la Prairie Provincial Court on June 2, 2014.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone who may have information regarding Niels Nielsen’s death is asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).