Man Arrested After Missing Nova Scotia Police Officer Found Dead

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the death of a Nova Scotia police officer who had been missing for nearly a week.

The body of 36-year-old Catherine Campbell was found just after midnight in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, in a wooded area near the Navy dockyard and the MacDonald Bridge. Police say they believe she was murdered.

Campbell was reported missing on Monday after she did not show up for work.

Investigators revealed Wednesday that Campbell was at a bar in downtown Halifax until the early morning hours of September 11.

Police are currently questioning the man suspected in her death.

At a press conference Wednesday morning, Police Superintendent Jim Perrin told reporters they arrested a 27-year-old man at 1:20 AM Wednesday morning after a vehicle stop.

They have not released the man's name.

Police think Campbell knew the person who killed her. They are waiting on search warrants for two addresses in Halifax.

Perrin said police used video footage to further their investigation. They have not laid any charges.

Campbell was an officer with the Truro Police since 2009, the Chronicle Herald reported.

Her sister, Amy Campbell Garneau, posted on Facebook early Wednesday morning: "As I write this it breaks my heart, we have found Catherine. My family would like to thank everyone who sent out prayers, hope, and support during this time. My sister has gone home to be with the angels."

An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday. Police said they will have an update later in the day Wednesday or Thursday.

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