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OPP investigating homicide in Kawartha Lakes

OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team located and arrested suspect after man was located, deceased, outside residence
2020-04-01 OPP stock
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES - On April 21, 2020, officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 9-1-1 call at a residence on Valley Road.

Officers located a deceased male outside of the residence. With the assistance of the OPP's Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT), a suspect was taken into custody.

The investigation remains ongoing with members of the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). At this time, police do not believe there is a public safety concern.

Anyone having information on this crime is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by going here and submitting an anonymous tip online.

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