Murder 83 Year Old Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Apr 9 03:39:11 MST 2025
On Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Lalonde Street. One person was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased. One person was taken into custody.
The death was determined to be a homicide.
As a result of the investigation, Gilles MARTEL, age 83 of Clarence-Rockland, was charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.
The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details can be released at this time. Residents should expect to continue to see a police presence in the area.
The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.