Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Timmins area manhunt updates
2. Ongoing search for Timmins fugitive
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry have not provided a reason for the closure of Kettle Lakes Provincial Park, where a manhunt is currently underway for Lucas MacDonald in connection with a Matheson-area murder. The search, directed by OPP Critical Incident Command, involves various units and agencies, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. MacDonald, described as 43 years old, is wanted for questioning and has two outstanding warrants for unrelated matters. Residents are urged to report any sightings of MacDonald to police. The closure of the park remains unexplained, with no indication of when it will reopen. The importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in digital marketing cannot be overstated. SEO is crucial for increasing website visibility, driving organic traffic, and improving search engine rankings. By optimizing website content, meta tags, and keywords, businesses can attract more potential customers and increase their online presence. SEO also helps in creating a user-friendly website that is easy to navigate and provides a better overall user experience. With the constantly evolving search engine algorithms, staying updated with the latest SEO trends and techniques is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the digital landscape. Partnering with an experienced SEO agency can help businesses achieve their online marketing goals effectively.
It’s been just over two weeks since most area residents first heard the name Lucas MacDonald. Since the 43-year-old was named as someone police want to talk to in connection with a Matheson-area murder, there has been little communication from South Porcupine OPP on an intense manhunt in the city’s east end.
Over the past week, police have issued multiple advisories on social media warning people to expect increased presence in certain areas. A provincial park in the search area is closed to the public — though neither the police or the park have publicly confirmed if it’s due to the investigation — and a police helicopter has been regularly spotted in the air.
As the public speculation about the search grows, police have released few details to residents in the affected area. Multiple interview requests to OPP by TimminsToday have not been fulfilled.
What’s known so far
On May 23, the body of 30-year-old Marcel Thoma — who, according to his obituary, was a Master Bombardier with the 2nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Garrison, Petawawa — was found in a wooded area in Egan Township, southwest of Matheson. The first information released from South Porcupine OPP said it was a suspicious death, with police identified-as-missing-person-8875651″ target=”_blank”>later saying it was a “firearm-related” murder.
Thoma was last heard from on May 17 and had been reported missing, though OPP never issued a media release. The missing person graphic was only posted to the Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region social media channels.
Since the suspicious death news release, MacDonald has been identified as someone who the police want to talk to. OPP has not formally named him as a suspect. They have consistently said that he “may have information” about the murder and may have a gun.
The manhunt
The OPP Critical Incident Command (CIC) is directing the search for MacDonald. It has help from the OPP’s tactics and rescue unit (TRU), emergency response team (ERT), canine unit, aviation, the snow machine, all-terrain vehicle and vessel enforcement (SAVE), and South Porcupine OPP officers. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) staff have also been involved.
The investigation into the murder is also ongoing. That involves the South Porcupine OPP crime unit, under the direction of the criminal investigation branch, as well as the forensic identification services, the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
The investigation, according to social media posts from OPP, has been on Highway 101 from Retreat Road in the east end of Timmins to Shillington, as well as the Municipal Road area, which is north of Highway 101.
Police started sharing advisories about the increased police presence on social media a week ago. Friday was the first time a photo of MacDonald was attached to it, confirming the reason for the searches.
Residents have reported clusters of armed officers in those areas, and a low-flying helicopter has been circling most recently as today.
On Friday (June 7), Kettle Lakes Provincial Park on Municipal Road was closed to the public. Seasonal campers were told that it’s for at least a week. There is no notice of the closure on the Kettle Lakes Provincial Park Facebook page or the voicemail at the park.
At the main entrance, there are closed signs. An alert now appears on the Ontario Parks website advising people that the park is temporarily closed for camping and day use until further notice.
TimminsToday has called Kettle Lakes Provincial Park and emailed the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to confirm why the park is closed and how long it’s expected to last. The Ministry has responded to say it’s looking into the inquiry. This story will be updated when a response is received.
Who they’re looking for
MacDonald is 43 years old. He grew up in Timmins and the police news releases say he’s now living in Egan Township.
He is described as 5′ 8″ and 150-160 pounds, with dark collar-length hair with some grey, and a thin short beard. He was last seen wearing a ballcap with a bandana underneath it and wrap-around sunglasses.
There are also two outstanding warrants out for his arrest for breach of recognizance in unrelated matters.
“Residents and visitors to the area are reminded to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to police,” said OPP in a news release issued on Friday (June 7).
If you see MacDonald, police warn people to use “extreme caution”, don’t approach him and call 911.
Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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