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Police: Ann Arbor man arrested in connection to the death of Jude Walton

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ann Arbor police have confirmed a man has been arrested in connection to the homicide of 51-year-old Jude Walton, of Ann Arbor.

Walton, a local activist and former commissioner of the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission, was found dead inside her Ann Arbor home Thursday after police responded to a wellness check.

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The suspect has been identified as a 54-year-old Ann Arbor man. He is currently in custody and awaiting arraignment on multiple charges.

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The man is scheduled to be arraigned Sunday at Ann Arbor’s 15th District Court on open murder, home invasion 1st degree, and criminal sexual conduct - assault with intent to commit sexual penetration charges.

Police have not yet released the name of the suspect or any additional information regarding the investigation.