Body Located In Water

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased person in the Ottawa River in the Clarence-Rockland area.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports that a body had been located in the water, offshore from the Dallaire Street area.

While there is no indication of any threat to public safety, residents may notice an increased police presence in the vicinity as the investigation continues.

At this stage of the investigation, information regarding the individual’s identity is not yet available. Investigators are working to determine who the person was.

The Russell County Crime Unit is continuing the investigation 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 being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

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

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