(KENORA, ON) – Charges have been laid in connection with a suspicious death that occurred in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation in April 2023.

On Sunday, April 22, 2023, officers from the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted Treaty Three Police Service by responding to a call on Pow Wow Island Road in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation to investigate a sudden death. One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald Stone, 45 years old of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation has been arrested and charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235 (1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

The OPP North West Region Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit, Regional Support Team, Office of the Chief Coroner and OPP Emergency Response Team are assisting the Treaty Three Police Service as they continue the investigation, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

The police would like to thank the community of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation for their information that has assisted with the investigation. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-8477 (TIPS).

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