Homicide investigation underway after body found in Augusta Township

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The Ontario Provincial Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in Augusta Township on July 8.

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Officers from the Grenville County OPP detachment went to a residence on County Road 26 that Wednesday at about 3:30 p.m., according to a news release on July 28. A body was found at the location and the death was deemed to be a homicide.

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The OPP believe it was an isolated incident, with “no signs of a broader threat”.

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No other details about the homicide were released.

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County Road 26 runs through the southern portion of Augusta Township, which is located about 80 kilometres south of Ottawa.

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Anyone with information that might help police in their investigation was asked to contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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