NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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DYSART ET AL - Shortly before 1 a.m. on June 18, 2019, members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Highland Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male inside the home. Norman Hart, 33 years old, of Haliburton has since been arrested and charged with second degree murder.
This investigation remains ongoing with members of the Haliburton Highlands and City of Kawartha Lakes Crime Unit, under the direction of Detective Staff Sergeant Kurtis Fredericks of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
The identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin notifications have been completed.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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