Suspect charged in a fatal Newmarket stabbing of Dennis SWEET

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York Regional Police responded to a check-welfare at an apartment complex in the area of Timothy Street and Prospect Street on September 2, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m.

Police entered and located a man who had been stabbed. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the deceased has yet to be determined by the Office of the Chief Coroner.

On Monday, September 2, 2024, Philip RULLI, 56, of no fixed address, was charged with Second Degree Murder.

Update: The Office of the Chief Coroner has identified the victim as Dennis SWEET, 66, of Newmarket.

As the accused and the victim were known to each other, this is being treated as an isolated incident.

Police said the victim and accused were known to each other. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865.