Brantford Police issue arrest warrants in murder investigation, residents express concerns

Murder investigation underway Brantford police are looking for two individuals they believe are connected to a recent murder. Carmen Wong has more.

The Brantford Police Service is looking for two people wanted for first-degree murder.

Arrest warrants have been issued for 41-year-old Jessica Elizabeth Poreba and 38-year-old Rorey Grant Tyler Hill after police launched a death investigation on Friday, July 22.

Police say officers were called to a Colborne Street home near Drummond Street around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a 68-year-old man.

Investigators say Poreba and Hill knew the victim.

Those who live in the neighbourhood said it’s worrisome a murder investigation is underway so close to home.

“It’s very disturbing knowing that we have this kind of thing taking place,” said Lana Stacey who also lives nearby. “The majority of us in our neighbourhood have security because of what's been happening and what’s taken place.”

Kodyn Bonney lives down the street with his three-year-old daughter Anastasia and he said this city may not be where they want his children to call home.

“We’ve been planning to move out of Brantford. I don’t want them to grow up in that type of environment,” said Bonney.

Poreba is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-4, 115 pounds with a thin build, with blue eyes and black hair. Police believe her hair may be dyed blond now.

On Aug. 4, polcie said Poreba has a flower tattoo on her upper right arm, a buterfly tattoo on her upper chest and a black cat tattoo on her right bicep.

Hill is described as Indigenous, 5-foot-5, 160 pounds with a medium build, with hazel eyes and brown hair.

A description update from police said Hill has a spider web tattoo on his right elbow, tattoos on his left forearm and upper arm and a scar on his upper lip.

Police say the pair should not be approached if seen. Instead, call police.

Anyone with information related to this incident or the location of Poreba or Hill is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.

Police are not releasing the identity of the deceased or further information about the death at this time.