A 23-year old Mecosta Township man has been arraigned on charges connected to the death of a Big Rapids woman, who's body was found by police near White Pine Trail Friday morning. 

Daykota Dallas Handrich was arraigned in the 77th District Court on a charge of non-negligent manslaughter (voluntary)-Homicide.

The body of 36-year old Ashley Nicole Godfrey of Big Rapids was discovered by officers around 1:30am Friday near White Pine Trail and Colburn Ave. in Big Rapids. 

Detectives determined Handrich and Godfrey were acquaintances and this was an isolated incident.

Handrich is being held without bond.