OPP have determined how a 50-year-old woman died in Lac Seul First Nation, but are not announcing her cause of death.
Officers started investigating Wanda Beardy’s death after they were called to a home in the First Nation on Monday morning for reports of a woman in medical distress.
A post-mortem examination was done on Wednesday.
They are still investigating the circumstances of her death.
OPP are investigating the death of an ATV driver on Lake Despair.
They say they were called out just before 11 o’clock Thursday night to reports that the man’s ATV had fallen through the ice.
Investigators report that witnesses discovered the man’s body.
Provincial Police say the coroner has ordered a post-mortem examination and they are not releasing the victim’s name at this time.
Provincial Police in Ignace are reporting more charges in relation to a sudden death in that community in December.
Police say it was a part of their investigation into the death of 37-year-old Nathaniel Lacroix of Burlington, Ontario on December 6th, 2019.
Shortly after the incident occurred, police charged 48-year-old Alfred Wanzuk of Ignace with Trafficking Opioids as a result of the investigation.
Police now say more charges have been added as Wanzuk was re-arrested and charged with Manslaughter and will appear in Ontario court on June 3rd to answer to all outstanding charges.
Anyone with more information about this incident are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
A sudden death is currently under investigation in Lac Seul First Nation by Lac Seul Police and Provincial Police.
Police say the death occurred at a residence on Thursday.
Officers say the deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Michael Sawanas of Sandy Lake First Nation.
Sioux Lookout OPP in conjunction with the OPP North West Region Crime Unit under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Karl Duewel OPP Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the circumstances around the death.
Police say there is no concern for public safety at this time.
Anyone with any information about this incident are asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Provincial Police in Ignace have released an update in relation to a ‘sudden death’ investigation.
Police say the investigation is surrounding the death of a 37-year-old man from Burlington, Ontario on Friday.
OPP say 48-year-old Alfred Wanzuk of Ignace has been charged with ‘Trafficking Opioids’ and the accused appeared in Court today and is now held in custody.
OPP also say their Criminal Investigation Branch and members of the North West Region Crime Unit under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Karl Duewel are continuing the investigation surrounding the death.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
A Southern Ontario man’s sudden death in Ignace is being investigated.
OPP are providing few details, but have announced they were called to look into a death just before nine o’clock Friday morning.
The man has been identified as 37-year-old Nathaniel Lacroix from Burlington. OPP say there are no concerns for public safety.
