Oxford OPP probing discovery of a body in South-West Oxford

Lee Griffi, Editor

The Oxford Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a death in South-West Oxford.

Officers responded to a call for service on Plank Line on the morning of Nov. 10 where one person was located with no signs of life. Due to the circumstances surrounding the death, the OPP has initiated a sudden death investigation.

“Preliminary information suggests this is an isolated incident, with no signs of a broader threat. Police continue to investigate and are actively monitoring the situation,” said Sgt. Ed Sanchuk in a video released on social media.

“Residents of the area can expect to see an increased police presence as officers continue the investigation,” he added.

The Oxford OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

A sudden death investigation is an inquiry into a death that happened suddenly or unexpectedly, or whose circumstances are unclear. The OPP may investigate to establish what happened and check whether foul play or a possible offence was involved. The investigation will likely include gathering information from witnesses and examining the scene, but a coroner’s investigation determines how and why the person died.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.