TAMARAC, FLA. (WSVN) - A 76-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his wife in Tamarac, authorities said.
Rollan Powell was taken into custody Thursday by the Broward Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for the murder of 53-year-old Janice Herbert.
The incident occurred last Friday at a residence on Northwest 45th Court around 11:43 p.m., according to BSO.
BSO said that deputies found Herbert inside the residence with a gunshot wound upon arrival. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators allege Powell staged a burglary to conceal the homicide and provided conflicting statements to detectives.
Powell faces a charge of first-degree murder with a firearm and has been transported to Broward County Main Jail following his arrest.
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