​Hanover resident charged in homicide investigation

(HANOVER, ON) - The OPP and Hanover Police Service have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.

Dec. 17, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the Hanover police responded to an incident at an address on 5th Street in Hanover. Upon arrival, officers located one person deceased, identified as Colin CAMPBELL, 57, of Hanover.

As a result of the investigation, William BECKMAN, 31, of Hanover, has been charged with first-degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 13, 2025.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit and Hanover Police Service continue the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

Anyone with information is urged to call the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.