(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person in relation to a death at a long-term care facility in the Town of Iroquois Falls. 

On Friday, May 23, 2024, the South Porcupine OPP received a report that a resident of a long-term care facility had experienced medical distress following an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 17, 2024. The 93-year-old male had been transported to a local hospital where he died on Saturday, May 24, 2024.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle BIGLOW, 62 years old of Matheson, was arrested and charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, contrary to section 221 of the Criminal Code.  

The investigation was conducted by the South Porcupine OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.