OPP investigating death of a child in East Ferris

On Jan. 15, at 6:20 p.m., police received a call from North Bay and District Ambulance Service about a 23-month old child who was found vital signs absent at a home in East Ferris Township. 

Officers from the North Bay OPP responded with paramedics and the child was pronounced deceased at the residence.

The North Bay OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Kevin Connor, Criminal Investigation Branch, is assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner with this investigation. 

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the North Bay OPP at (705) 495-3878 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122.  

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can also submit information online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. Being anonymous, you will not be required to testify in court and information you provide may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.