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Suspect facing first-degree murder charge in court today continued from p.1 across the country who have been touched by Bosma's story over the last two weeks. At a Wednesday afternoon news conference, Hamilton police thanked their counterparts for their assistance in the case, including Halton Regional Police and confirmed a second person had been arrested in the case. "Today, the Hamilton Police Service arrested Mark Smich, 25 years old of Oakville, Ontario. He was arrested on Dorval Drive north of Wyecroft Drive, just after 10 a.m. this morning. Mr. Smich will be held in custody and will appear in court tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., at the John Sopinka Courthouse. He will face a charge of first degree murder," stated Hamilton police Supt. Dan Kinsella at Wednesday's media briefing. Police have previously said there were at least three people involved in Bosma's abduction and murder. Dellen Millard, a 27-year-old Toronto aviation heir, is charged with first-degree murder. Police had been looking for at least two others -- one suspect who arrived at the Bosma house as part of the test drive, and another person thought to have driven a car that followed Bosma's vehicle as it left the property. On April 28, Bosma posted his 2007 Dodge Ram pick up for sale on two different websites. On Monday May 6, a male arranged by telephone to view the truck at Bosma's residence in Ancaster. At approximately 9:20 p.m., Bosma went for a test drive with two young males in this pickup and never returned. Police were notified of Bosma's disappearance immediately by his spouse and an investigation began. Due to the unusual nature of the disappearance the homicide unit took over the case. The investigation revealed that Bosma was murdered; he was taken to a location in Waterloo where his body was burned. The Tip Line and Crime Stoppers have received more than 700 tips and police continue to investigate. -- with files from The Hamilton Spectator 3 | Thursday, May 23, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Reaction to the arrest of Oakville's Mark Smich in connection to the murder of Ancaster's Tim Bosma was varied in the Montrose Abbey Drive neighbourhood Smich called home. Some said they were shocked while others were not when they learned Smich will be in Hamilton court today facing a first-degree murder charge. Fanny Colin, a Montrose Abbey Drive neighbour, said, "My son-in-law has had a problem with the young man." Colin alleged a dog that is constantly off-leash has attacked her son-in-law. However, another neighbour said he recently was chatting with the accused about Victoria Day fireworks and how nice they were. Another neighbour, who did not wish to be Neighbours react to news of arrest identified, said Smich was always pleasant and respectful. A six-year resident of the area said police have been a regular presence. The woman, who also wished to remain anonymous, told the Beaver , she wasn't surprised when she saw police in front of the house, but assumed it was for something minor until a forensics van showed. Neighbour Liam Venerus said young people hang out on the front porch of the home. "For the longest time, I always thought it was a home that had been rented and was filled by a bunch of students." Meanwhile, a Facebook page called Free MARK SMICH went up after news of the arrest. OUTDOOR LIVING VISIT OUR 15,000 SQ. FT. SHOWROOM · QUALITY · STYLE · SELECTION Our prices can't be beat! Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, plus more Call for FREE Estimate Patio Furniture · Gazebos · Awnings · Patio Umbrellas · Bedroom Dining · Bar Stools · Office Chairs · Sofas · Home Theatre Seating DESTINATION FURNITURE OPEN EVERY DAY! 584 Kerr Street @ Speers, Oakville 905.337.3653 www.destinationfurniture.ca (905) 827-8158 · www.rogerslandscaping.org You'll always want what is best for your child. When it comes to driver training, you cannot cut corners. Young Drivers of Canada teaches in-car life-saving emergency braking and swerving techniques. Knowing how to drive safely means having the skills to react to the unexpected. For info or to enroll visit www.yd.com or call 289.644.2374 Effective driver training is proven to save lives. Oakville 125 Lakeshore Rd. E. Suite 305 June 1 - 2 wknds July 2 - 4 day Burlington 2465 Walkers Line 1 block south of Dundas June 1 - 2 wknds July 2 - 4 day MTO APPROVED BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDER ISO 9001:2008 Registered