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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On April 24, 2025, at 10:40 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire, were dispatched to Egremont Drive in Middlesex Centre, for a two-vehicle collision between a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a transport truck.

One individual was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at scene.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team are on scene to assist with the investigation.

Egremont Drive is closed between Hedley Drive and Ilderton Road and is expected to remain closed for the next few hours as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Fatal Pedestrian Vs Train Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – One person has died following a collision in Oxford County.

On April 23, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Oxford Fire and Paramedic Services responded to a collision, where a pedestrian had been struck by a train.

The investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck on the rail line between 27th Line and 29th Line, north of Road 68, Zorra Township.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A road closure was in effect for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation but has since reopened.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Investigate Death Of 52 Year Old

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Members from the Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a sudden death in Simcoe. 

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m., Norfolk County OPP were dispatched for a well-being check at a residence on Norfolk Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 52-year-old person deceased.

A postmortem will take place at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) in Toronto.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit continues the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the OFPS.

The investigation is in its early stages and residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the neighbourhood. Police are asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues. The OPP reminds all members of the public to always be aware of their personal safety.

Updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with any information or any video footage, including security and doorbell camera, is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – William DORAN From North Huron Arrested

(HURON EAST, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Huron East on January 1st, 2025, claimed the life of a 32-year-old Central Huron resident. 

Just after 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, January 01, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and North Huron Fire Department responded to a collision on Blyth Road near Hensall Road in Huron East.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles; a sport utility vehicle and a truck hauling a cattle trailer. The lone driver of the truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was not injured. Neither vehicle had passengers on board.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team assisted with the collision investigation. 

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the sport utility vehicle has been charged with a criminal driving offence.

William DORAN, 25 years-of-age from North Huron was formally charged on April 8th, 2025, with:

–      Dangerous Driving Causing Death.

The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 12, 2025.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Deceased Found In Fire

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a residential fire in the Township of Essa, which resulted in the death of one individual.

On April 15, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a residential fire on 9th Line. Essa Fire Department attended the scene, and sadly, one individual was located deceased.

At this time, the fire has been deemed non-suspicious, and no foul play is suspected in the death of the individual.

The Ontario Fire Marshal will continue to investigate with assistance from the Nottawasaga OPP Crime and the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead, Two Arrested In Drug Death

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people in relation to a drug overdose death investigation.

On Saturday, March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:25 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to reports of an unresponsive female at a residence on Gran Street in Batchewana First Nation. A 23-year-old female was located and pronounced deceased.

Batchewana First Nation Police Service requested assistance from the OPP Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit in relation to the investigation.

As a result, Coy LAROCQUE, 28 years old of Sault Ste. Marie, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Manslaughter, section 236(b)
  • Causing death by criminal negligence, section 220(b)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – opioid, section 5(1)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 5(1)

In addition, Sierra-Lynn NADON, 29 years old of Sault Ste. Marie, has also been arrested and charged with:

  • Manslaughter, section 236(b)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – opioid, section 5(1)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 5(1)

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie.

The investigation is being conducted by the OPP Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics and Batchewana First Nation Police Service.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Missing Snowmobiler Found Deceased

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Police have located a person deceased after their snowmobile went into the water near White’s Point in Little Current.

The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, OPP Aviation services, Manitoulin OPP Marine Unit, OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), Northshore Search and Rescue, UCCM Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and Canine Unit, Wikwemikong Surveillance, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), and the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit assisted with the search for this individual.

On April 17, 2025, the 48-year-old person was recovered from the water. They were transported to hospital by Air Ornge, where they were later confirmed deceased.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Missing Person Found Deceased

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – On April 11, 2025, the Garden River Detachment of the Anishinabek Police Service was notified of a missing person, who was last seen in the area of Garden River First Nation. The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was assisting with the investigation.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the missing person was located deceased in Lake George, just east of Garden River First Nation.

The Sault Ste. Marie OPP is now investigating the sudden death, under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Also assisting is the OPP’s North East Region Emergency Response Team, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services, the Garden River Detachment of the Anishinabek Police Service, Batchewana First Nation Police Service, and Sault Ste Marie Fire Services.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Body Of Missing Diver Recovered

(Kingston, ON) – A scuba diver, that went missing in the water, in the City of Kingston has been recovered.

Just after 3:00 pm on April 13, 2025 Frontenac OPP members responded to the area along Ontario Street and Lower Union Street for a scuba diver in distress on the surface of the water. Kingston Fire Rescue located the diver with their vessel and pulled him to safety. Kingston Police Force assisted to have the diver transported by Frontenac County Paramedics to hospital with minor injuries.

A second diver had initially surfaced, in the same location, but was unable to get out of the water. The diver slipped below the surface and is presumed drowned. The incident took place approximately 50 feet offshore. OPP was assisted by the Canadian Coast Guard with searching the area for the diver, until the search was called off around 11:00 pm.

On April 14, 2025, Frontenac OPP assisted by the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (OPP) searched the area where the diver was last seen. Just after 09:30 am OPP dive team located and recovered the body of the missing diver from Lake Ontario. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Chief Coroner of Ontario will continue the investigation into any possible causes of this incident. The deceased is not being identified, at this time.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Missing Person Found Deceased

(GODERICH, ON) – On April 13, 2025, at 2:31 a.m., members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a boater was reported missing from the Goderich Harbour area. The individual has been located deceased. No foul play is suspected. 

The Huron County OPP want to thank the public for their assistance. 

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MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead, Two Arrested

(MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Middlesex County Crime Unit is investigating the death of a female located at the scene of a collision.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Oneida Police Service, Chippewas of the Thames Police Service and Middlesex County and Elgin County OPP, as well as fire and emergency medical services, responded to a single vehicle collision on Jubilee Road, near Dodem Way in Munsee-Delaware First Nation.

A female, located unresponsive at the scene, was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

It was determined that two males involved in the incident had fled and were involved in the theft of a vehicle. One male was located in the area and was taken into custody without incident.

The second male was involved in a collision in Oxford County and then stole another vehicle, which was later involved in a collision on Highway 24 in the County of Brant. The male then fled on foot.

Members of the Brantford Police Service (BPS), OPP Aviation Services, the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Units from the OPP and BPS located and arrested an individual at a nearby residence without further incident. No injuries were reported for either of the males.

Both males remain in custody in relation to the stolen vehicles and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in London at a later date. The investigation into the multiple collisions is continuing.

The investigation into the death of the female, located at the initial collision scene, remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

UNDERWOOD – Careless Driving Causing Death

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 8, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), or “side-by-side”, operator.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ORV collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road, north of Elliot Lake. 

The collision resulted in an ORV roll over, claiming the life of a 61-year-old passenger. After an extensive investigation by the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and Technical Collison Investigator (TCI), under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS), the ORV operator was charged.

Todd UNDERWOOD, 62-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Careless driving causing death
  • Drive with passenger not wearing seatbelt
  • Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 21, 2025. 

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Ice Storm Fatality

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a sudden death call related to the recent ice storm.

On Monday April 7, 2025, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a residence on Burnham Line in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and had been advised that an individual had been struck by a falling tree.

Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a witness who advised they had been asked for assistance by the homeowner, in clearing the trees damaged from the recent ice storm. The two were both experienced in tree removal and had already felled four or five trees before the last one came down striking the one individual.

As a result, a 78-year-old male was pronounced as deceased at the scene.

The Peterborough County OPP would like to extend our condolences to the family of the deceased.

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To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CALLANDER, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred earlier today.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., The North Bay OPP and North Bay Ambulance responded to a report of a rollover collision on Highway 11 in Callander. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 70-year-old individual from Delhi, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the investigation. Highway 11 was closed for approximately four hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene. A postmortem examination has been scheduled for April 11, 2025, in Sudbury.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Another Deceased Found After Structure Fire

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene at a structure fire in the Township of Laurentian Valley.

On April 3, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., OPP and Laurentian Valley Fire were called to a fire on Morrison Drive. The second individual that was previously unaccounted for has been located inside the structure, deceased. The identities of both deceased persons have not been confirmed.

The investigation is still ongoing under the direction of the UOV Crime Unit, with assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO) and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS).

If anyone has any information that may assist the investigation, they should contact the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.