The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued a warrant for the arrest of an individual wanted for first degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Clarence-Rockland.
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a body discovered in the Ottawa River near Dallaire Street. The deceased was identified as Robert PREVOST, 63 years old of Clarence-Rockland, who was reported missing in early March 2025. He was last seen at his home on Laurier Street in early February 2025. Robert’s death was deemed a homicide.
Since June 2026, five individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with this investigation.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, a warrant has now been issued for the arrest of Cathy PERCEY, 53 years old of Ottawa, who is wanted for first degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach.
The accused is known to frequent the Ottawa, Rockland and Gatineau areas.
The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance has been provided by the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Aviation Unit, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, and the Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement team.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation should contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.