Sarnia police say missing men cases not linked as waterfront search conducted
OPP divers are searching the waterfront in Sarnia, Ont. for two missing men on Wednesday.
Dustin Ireson, 33, and Trevor Morley-Wood, 40, have been missing since November.
On Wednesday morning, the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Command Centre is stationed at the Sarnia Bay Marina, and team members are assisting investigators with the Sarnia Police Service.
Both Ireson and Morley-Wood were last seen near the water. Ireson went missing on Nov. 28, 2022, and was last sighted was in the area of the marina and harbour.
A day later, police located his pick-up truck.
Dustin Ireson is seen in this undated image. (Source: Sarnia Police Service/Facebook)
Det. Sgt. Kent Jamieson said Morley-Wood was last seen on Nov. 22 near gravel pits located next to the water.
“He was observed at or near the water on the west side of the city. He has not been seen or heard from since," Jamieson confirmed.
Back in the search area, divers are being aided by a canine unit. An OPP helicopter is also expected Wednesday.
Off-camera, two family members of Morley-Wood shared their appreciation for the efforts. But they and investigators are also aware of public speculation the disappearance of the two men could be linked.
Morley-Wood and Ireson vanished mere months after another Sarnia man, Trevor Chaput, went missing.
His case has been deemed suspicious.
Trevor Morley-Wood is seen in this undated image. (Source: Sarnia Police Service)
But investigators said at this point, that this is not what they believed happened to Ireson and Morley-Wood.
“As far as a crime or this being related to something suspicious, for both Dustin and Trevor, I can say we have not found anything of that nature,” said Jamieson.
Sarnia Police Service Const. Giovanni Sotosanti agreed while cautioning the public not to speculate.
“We understand it is a very stressful situation for the families and the community,” he explained. “We’d like to reassure the people we don’t believe any of these three cases are related.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sarnia police at (519) 344-8861.
Underwater Search and Recovery along the St. Clair River in Sarnia, Ont. on Dec. 7, 2022. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
From outer space? Sask. farmers baffled after discovering strange wreckage in field
A family of fifth generation farmers from Ituna, Sask. are trying to find answers after discovering several strange objects lying on their land.
Pearson gold heist suspect arrested after flying into Toronto from India
Another suspect is in custody in connection with the gold heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport last year, police say.
Justin and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together
Hailey and Justin Bieber are going to be parents. The couple announced the news on Thursday on Instagram, both sharing a video that showcases Hailey Bieber's growing belly.
Debate on abortion rights erupts on Parliament Hill, Poilievre vows he won't legislate
A Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would not legislate on, nor use the notwithstanding clause, on abortion, his office says, as anti-abortion protesters gather on Parliament Hill.
Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77: National Post
The National Post is reporting that Rex Murphy, the pundit and columnist who hosted a national call-in radio show for decades, has died.
Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law, refuses to pay
A southwestern Ontario woman has received an $8,400 bill from a hospital in Windsor, Ont., after she refused to put her mother in a nursing home she hated -- and she says she has no intention of paying it.
New analysis of Beethoven's hair reveals possible cause of mysterious ailments, scientists say
High levels of lead detected in authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair suggest that the composer had lead poisoning, which may have contributed to ailments he endured over the course of his life, including deafness, according to new research.
B.C. man used Bobcat as 'weapon' while chasing away homeless people, judge says
A B.C. man has been convicted of assault with a weapon after using a skid-steer Bobcat to chase two homeless people from his lawn, injuring one of them in the process.
Flat tire on a highway? Here's why you shouldn't try to fix it
If you're cruising down a highway and realize you have a flat tire, you may want to think twice before stopping to fix it on the side of the road.