From the OPP
Members of the Rainy River District OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in the desecration of about 50 tombstones at the Fort Frances Cemetery on King’s Highway that occurred sometime between Friday, Oct. 12 and Thursday, Oct. 18.
Unknown culprit(s) entered the Fort Frances Cemetery and caused extensive damage to tombstones by knocking them over.
Some of the tombstones are in excess of 100 years old.
The value of the damages is yet to be determined.
Over the weekend, officers have been continuing to investigate this mischief.
As a result, a 27-year-old Rainy River woman was charged with mischief over $5,000 in connection with the incident.
She was released on a promise to appear in court here on Dec. 17.
The investigation is continuing and further charges are pending.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation immediately should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Rainy River District OPP detachment at 274-3322.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access its website at www.p3tips.com/273
You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
