BRADFORD — The Vermont State Police has obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect in the January killing of Corey Crooker in Bradford.
James D. Nickles Jr., 42, of Bradford faces charges of second-degree murder, unauthorized burial or removal of a dead body, and providing false information to police.
A judge found probable cause for the charges on Friday, May 16.
Nickles currently is in federal custody on firearms charges arising from this investigation.
His arraignment on the state charges will take place in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Chelsea and has yet to be scheduled.
No further information is available from the state police.
The affidavit of probable cause is filed with the court.
