49 year old woman found dead in Tichborne

Jeff Green | Jan 14, 2018

OPP Investigate Death SIU Invoke Mandate 

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Frontenac Detachment, along with the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), are currently investigating the death of a 49-year-old female in South Frontenac Township.  

In the early morning hours of January 13, 2018, officers had provided assistance to this female. Shortly before 9 a.m., Emergency Medical Services contacted the OPP for assistance for a sudden death in South Frontenac Township. 

The OPP has notified the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.

The Spicial Investigatgions unit put out the following release earlier today (January 14)

Although OPP have not released the name of the woman,it is well known in the local community that she is Debra Teal (nee Hill) of Steele Road in Tichborne, a well known local mother and grandmother who worked for years at the Sharbot Lake Senior's Home (The News extends our condolences to the family) 

The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must

• consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence  in connection with the incident under investigation
• depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid
• report the results of any investigations to the Attorney General.