Fatal Hit & Run – Goderich Free Press

Fatal Hit & Run – Laura MANDAMIN Arrested

(SHOAL LAKE 39 FIRST NATION) – An individual has been charged as part of an ongoing death investigation in Shoal Lake 39 First Nation.

On October 9, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Case Investigation Team, and Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) Crime Unit arrested an individual in connection to an investigation. As a result, Laura MANDAMIN, 32-years-old, of Shoal Lake 39 First Nation has been arrested and charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs – Section 320.14(1)(a),
Fail to stop at accident resulting in death – Section 320.16(3)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on November 7, 2024.

The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Members of the public who have information regarding this investigation are urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – As a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision in Caledonia, an individual has been charged with several Criminal Code offences.

On Saturday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of the Haldimand Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Argyle Street South in the town of Caledonia.

As a result of the collision, a 57-year-old female from Markham was located deceased at the scene and four others were taken to surrounding hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed that the one driver fled the scene on foot and with the assistance of the West Region Emergency Response Team, West Region OPP Canine Unit and Six Nations Police, the driver was located a short time later and was taken into custody without incident. They were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

26-year-old, Joshua SANDY of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation is charged with the following offences:

Dangerous Operation Causing Death
Fail to Stop at Accident – Causing Death
Operation While Prohibited

The accused is currently being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Cayuga on Tuesday August 6, 2024.

Should anyone have any relevant information that can assist with this investigation, or were in the area and have dashcam footage, they are urged to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.