(NORFOLK COUNTY) – Members from the Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a homicide in Simcoe.
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 10:30 a.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at a residence on Head Street South, where officers located a deceased individual.
The deceased has been identified as 71-year-old Barbara MORGAN of Simcoe. A postmortem examination will be conducted on Monday, October 6, 2025.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Toronto. Assistance is also being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services. The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
Preliminary information suggests this is an isolated incident, with no indication of a broader threat. However, police continue to investigate and are actively monitoring the situation. While there is no known risk to the wider community at this time, members of the public are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to police as a precaution.
Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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