OPP responded to a 911 call to a home on Valley Road on April 22nd at approximately 1:00pm where they found the body of a deceased man outside the two-storey house.

Police said the victim was identified as Glen Mark, 73, a local resident. The cause of death has not been released, however, his death is being investigated as a homicide.

Richard Brachman, 57, of the City of Kawartha Lakes, has been charged with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122.