William Wapoose's body was found at approximately 7:30 a.m. on September 3rd, 2014 by a citizen walking on the bike path at the south end of Chapples Drive.

THUNDER BAY - Two arrests have been made in the murder of William Darryl Wapoose, a homicide case nearly five years in the making.

Two adult males, one of whom was a youth at the time of the offence, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.



Wapoose, 32 years of age at the time of the homicide, was located at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2014 by a citizen walking on the bike path at the south end of Chapples Drive.

At the time it was apparent that foul play was involved.

Over the ensuing years, numerous people were interviewed and attempts to obtain information on those responsible for Wapoose's death were made, according to a police release.

In 2016, police offered a $50,000 reward for any information into the death. As recently as 2018, police urged the public for more information.



"The continuous hard work and diligence of investigators led to recent developments in this incident and the subsequent arrests that occurred today," the release, issued Friday, reads.



One of the accused males is also charged with uttering threats to kill in relation to this incident.



The two accused are expected to appear in court on Saturday morning.



The investigation is continuing and more information will be forthcoming.