NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINICAL POLICE
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On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, shortly before 10 p.m., the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a phone call reporting that a male, without vital signs, had been found in the water near West Street South, Orillia. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS), the Orillia Fire Department and OPP officers attended and the male was confirmed to be deceased.
The Orillia OPP Crime Unit and the Office of the Chief Coroner are currently investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as William Ashman, age 64, of Orillia. Though the investigation into the circumstances is ongoing, police do not suspect foul play at this time.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.
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