Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Members from the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a sudden death in Leamington.
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Essex County OPP responded to an address on County Road 14, where officers located a deceased individual.
The Essex County OPP Crime Unit lead the investigation with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined that a 33-year-old from Leamington was located in a retention pond where they were pronounced deceased.
No foul play is suspected and no further formation will be provided.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
