The Major Crime and Historical Case Unit North has made an arrest in an eight year murder case that began in Watrous.

On May 14, 2008 James Carlson disappeared from the Watrous area. His vehicle was found five days later abandoned in a field near Allan.

Following an investigation his disappearance was treated as a homicide.

Over the years, tips from the public have been received and extensive searches conducted around the Watrous, Imperial and Holdfast areas. Farm land, rock piles, bush areas, bodies of water and wells have been examined.

Friday, the RCMP held a news conference to announce they have charged 31 year-old Taylor Wolff of Saskatoon with second degree murder. He was arrested near Moose Jaw.

He will appear in Saskatoon court on Monday.