No foul play suspected in Leamington death investigation

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Essex County OPP say no foul play is suspected after the body of a 33-year-old Leamington resident was found in a pond.

On Sunday at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a sudden death at an address on County Road 14. When officers arrived, they located a deceased individual.

The Essex County OPP Crime Unit lead the investigation, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the Leamington resident was located in a retention pond, where they were pronounced dead.

Police say no further in formation will be provided.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.