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16-Year-Old Charged with Infant's Murder in Norfolk County

2/6/2026

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Ontario Provincial Police charged a 16-year-old from Norfolk County with second-degree murder related to an infant's death on November 4, 2025, in Port Rowan.
Officers discovered the deceased infant during a sudden death investigation at a residence.
The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on January 28 and is set to appear in Simcoe court.
The investigation continues with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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Story summary

Ontario Provincial Police charged a 16-year-old from Norfolk County with second-degree murder related to an infant's death on November 4, 2025, in Port Rowan.
Officers discovered the deceased infant during a sudden death investigation at a residence.
The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on January 28 and is set to appear in Simcoe court.
The investigation continues with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.