ONIGAMING FIRST NATION, Ont. – The sudden death of a 42-year-old Big Island First Nation man has led to charges against a 28-year-old man from Sabaskong First Nation.
Ontario Provincial Police received a request on May 7 from the Treaty Three Police Service to assist with an investigation into the sudden death of 42-year-old Clayton Bob, whose body was located near Siibinsing Road in the community of Onigaming First Nation.
As a result of the investigation, Larry "JR" Melvin Duck, 28, of Sabaskong First Nation was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on May 21.
Members of the OPP Northwest Region Crime Unit, under the direction of Detective Inspector Brad Collins of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch in conjunction with the Treaty Three Police Service are continuing this investigation.
Police are asking if you have any information about this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access their website at http://www.p3tips.com/273 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Further information will be released as the information becomes available.
