Nottawasaga OPP are seeking the public's help to identify a vehicle in a homicide investigation.
On January 21, human remains were discovered in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. The deceased was identified as 24-year-old William Schernhammer of New Tecumseth, who was reported missing on January 12.
One person was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
OPP say on January 12 between 12:29 a.m. to 12:49 a.m., a vehicle was seen on Parsons Road and Dufferin Street in New Tecumseth.
The vehicle is described as light-coloured and possibly a Buick LeSabre from 2000-2005.
A video of the vehicle was posted to the OPP Central Region X account:
#NottyOPP seeking public’s assistance to identify a vehicle for an ongoing investigation. On Jan 21, human remains were discovered in @adjtostwp. The deceased was identified as a 24 y/o reported missing on Jan 12. 1 individual was arrested & charged with 1st Degree Murder.
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) June 10, 2024
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The driver and/or occupants may possess information that could assist in the ongoing investigation, according to OPP
Anyone with information is asked to contact the dedicated tipline at 1-877-225-6273 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Nottawasaga Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and Central Region Support Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
