Homicide Added to Rewards Program
The RCMP is investigating the death of Oren Edward Williams as a homicide, and the Province is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. (Contributed)
The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Oren Edward Williams.
On August 14, 2022, police responded to a report of a suspicious death on Brian Street in East Preston. They found the body of Oren Edward Williams on the side of the road, at the end of a driveway.
The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide and say people may have information they have not shared with police.
“If you have any information that can help solve this case, I urge you to come forward,” said Becky Druhan, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “No matter how big or small, you may have the missing piece that is needed.”
Anyone with information regarding this crime should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People who come forward with information must provide their name and contact information, and they may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded.
People who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Nova Scotia at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Quick Facts:
- the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is an additional tool to help police in major unsolved crime cases
- the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
- including this case, there are now 121 active cases in the program
- employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward
Additional Resources:
Cases under the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are listed at: https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards