Second degree murder charge laid after investigation in McGregor

Special to the RTT

One individual has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide in McGregor. Officers from the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a residence on Scott Lane at 9:37 p.m. on June 24, 2023.

According to the OPP, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported a 49-year-old victim to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Officers on scene arrested a 27-year-old Essex man and that man is now charged with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The OPP states the victim and accused were known to each other and there is believed to be no threat to public safety.

Bridge replacement on Concession 5 North starts Monday

The Town of Amherstburg has advised the pending closure of a rural bridge as it is being replaced.

The town advised via its social media channels last weekend of the road closure on Concession 5 North due to the replacement of Bridge #3012 over River Canard.

According to the town, that project begins Monday,

July 3 and is scheduled to last until May 2024.

The nearly year-long project will require a complete road closure of Concession 5 North, the town’s social media post advises. The bridge is located north of County Road 10.

The town is asking drivers to please slow down, obey traffic signs and watch for flag persons.

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing, police stated Monday morning. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Essex OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS).

If anyone has information in relation to this investigation, please contact the Essex OPP at 1-888-3101122 or *OPP (677) on a mobile device. Should a person wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.