OPP investigating after ‘suspicious death’ in Greater Madawaska Township

Renfrew OPP are investigating after an individual was found deceased in Greater Madawaska Township.

OPP say death has been deemed suspicious.

Officers responded to Lanark Road just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Investigators believe it is an isolated incident and there are no signs of a broader threat. OPP said the investigation continues, they are actively monitoring the situation and residents can expect an increased police presence.

The Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and OPP Forensic Identification Services are part of the investigation. Anyone with information should contact Renfrew OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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