(WEST ELGIN, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Elgin County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, Elgin County OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner has culminated in criminal charges against a West Elgin resident.
On May 12, 2025, members of the Elgin County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), has charged one person as a result of an opioid overdose, which claimed a life in West Elgin.
On July 6, 2023, police were called to a residence in West Elgin where a 28-year-old male was found unresponsive and died at the scene. The investigation has revealed that the victim died because of an opioid overdose.
A 42-year-old male from West Elgin has been charged with:
· Manslaughter
· Traffick in Schedule I Substance – other drugs
The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a later date.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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