Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that a 51-year-old Quebec man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Rockland man whose body was found in the Ottawa River one year ago.
Robert Prevost, 63, was last seen at his home on Laurier Street in Clarence-Rockland in early February 2025 and was reported missing in early March. On May 17, 2025, his body was pulled from the Ottawa River offshore from Dallaire Street. Following a postmortem, the OPP deemed his death a homicide.
On June 4, 2026, the OPP arrested Luc Decarie, 51, of St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec, who is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and indignity to a body.
The OPP investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To submit tips anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit Ontario Crime Stoppers.
