Teen boy arrested in killing of Wayne Co. man

Teen boy arrested in killing of Wayne Co. man

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FREMONT, Wayne County — A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of a 32-year-old man following an altercation in which alcohol was involved, police say.

The victim was identified as Jerimiah Randall James, 32, who was discovered inside his home.

Few details were available Sunday night, but investigators believe there was an altercation that led to the dispute. The victim's body was discovered after an emergency phone call to dispatchers just before noon Sunday.

The youth was taken to the Central Youth Center to be held for investigation of manslaughter, possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana.

No other details were available to press at this time.

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