Peterborough County OPP – Missing Person Found Deceased

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located the remains of an individual that had been reported as missing from the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township area.

On January 9, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received information regarding a missing person identified as 30-year-old ‘Jesse’.

On January 14, 2025, as part of the search being conducted for the missing individual, remains of a deceased person were located in the area of Fourth Line i n the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. An increased Police presence was visible in the area while an investigation was conducted.

On January 24, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received confirmation that the remains located were those of ‘Jesse’. At this time, foul play is not suspected.

The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is continuing their investigation.

We would like to thank the public and our media partners for their tips and assistance in this matter.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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