(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a sudden death in the Municipality of Brighton.
On December 30, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., OPP received a report from CN Police regarding an individual found in the area of the train tracks near Ontario Street in Brighton.
Officers proceeded to the location along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) who confirmed the person to be deceased. Trains were stopped in the area for some time and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario was notified.
Investigators believe the individual to be a 26-year-old male from Belleville.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is currently underway assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.
On December 31, 2024, members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Canine Unit (K9) also attended the location to perform a coordinated search of the area. Officers are also canvassing the area for CCTV footage and seeking possible lines of inquiry with residents and businesses in and around the location.
At this time, police do not believe the death to be suspicious.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 613-475-1313 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or stopcrimehere.ca.