An investigation is underway into the deaths of two people at an encampment in Brantford.
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Brantford police responded to the encampment in the Eagle Place area at just after 5 pm on Thursday following a report of two people found dead at the location.
“Currently, investigators do not believe foul play is involved in this case,” police said in a media release.
The Brantford Police Service is working with the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation.
Police are urging people in the community “to prioritize safe drug use and to reach out to local substance use services for support and resources.”
Anyone with information about the deaths are asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Those wishing to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be may submitted online at www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/.
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Two people injured, horse killed in collision
Two people were transported to hospital and a horse was killed as a result of a collision in Norwich Township on Friday afternoon.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a collision between a horse-drawn carriage and passenger vehicle on Oxford Road 13 at around 4 pm
Two people in the carriage were taken to hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries, Oxford OPP said in a media release on Friday night.
The driver of the passenger vehicle was not injured.
The horse died at the scene, said police.
The collision remains under investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash that may assist with the investigation to call Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those individuals wishing to remain anonymous are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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$29K theft from construction site
Brant OPP are continuing an investigation into the theft of about $29,000 worth of property stolen from a residence under construction on McLean School Road in the County of Brant.
Police say the first theft occurred sometime between December 19 and December 20 when suspects forced their way into the home and stole a Honda generator and a quantity of tools. Then, between December 22 at 11 am and December 23 at 10 am, a flatbed trailer was taken from the property.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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