Police have charged a 45-year-old Fenelon Falls man following a fatal house fire in the village over the weekend.

The body of 75-year-old John Livingstone was discovered following a fire at a Oak Street home on Saturday (Dec. 9).

The OPP announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) afternoon that 45-year-old Gregory Livingstone has been charged with first-degree murder and arson – disregard for human life.

He’s being held in custody and will appear in Lindsay court on Thursday (Dec. 14).