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Manslaughter suspect fails to show in court

Police issue warrant for arrest of Armand Cummings, 42, wanted in 2016 death of 35-year-old Manny Spence.
Armand Cummings
Armand Cummings (TBPS handout)

THUNDER BAY – City police are asking the public to help them track down a manslaughter suspect who failed to appear in court on Tuesday.

Armand Cummings has been charged in the Sept. 15, 2016 death of 35-year-old Manny Spence, whose body was found in a lot on the city’s north side. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Cummings is described as an Aboriginal male, standing about 5-foot-7 with a slim build. He has long black hair and brown eyes.

“We are encouraging Armand to turn himself into police immediately.”

Anyone with information on Cummings’ whereabouts is asked to contact police at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The public can also provide information at www.tipsubmit.com.

Cummings was originally arrested at an Ambrose Street address.



Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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