(M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON) – The United Chiefs and Council of Manitoulin Anishnaabe (UCCM) Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region Crime Unit, under the direction of Detective Inspector Tracy DOBBIN of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have made an arrest in relation to the ongoing investigation of a serious assault which was later deemed a homicide in M’Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario.
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., a M’Chigeeng First Nation elder was assaulted inside his residence on Back Street.
John PANAMICK, a 70 year old male was discovered later that night by a neighbour who contacted paramedics. He was transported to hospital where he died of his injuries on June 13, 2014.
On Thursday July 17 2014 UCCM Anishnaabe Police and the OPP arrested a suspect in relation to this investigation.
Kimel CORBIERE, age 26 of the Township of Central Manitoulin is charged with one count of First Degree Murder.
The accused will be appearing on Friday, July 18 at Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay, Ontario.
Police are continuing to seek the public’s assistance and asking anyone with information about this crime to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, UCCM Anishnaabe Police at 1-888-377-7135 or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).