Members of the Essex County OPP are investigating a sudden death on Pelee Island

On April 15, 2025, around 2:42 a.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the OPP, Pelee Island Volunteer Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being check at a residence on North Shore Road on Pelee Island.

There was an increased presence of OPP in the area, but they have since departed. There is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing by the Essex County OPP Crime Unit with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Further updates will be provided when they become available.

If you have information in relation to this investigation, please contact the Essex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile device.

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

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