Police Investigating Death of Male Found in Waters Off Owia
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male whose body was discovered in the waters off Owia on October 7, 2024.
Police were alerted by a telephone call at around 11:00 a.m. regarding the sighting of a body floating in the water. The
SVG Coast Guard Service was dispatched to the scene and retrieved the body. Upon further investigation, the deceased was identified as Reon Nero, a 20-year-old resident of Sandy Bay.
A District Medical Officer (DMO) attended the scene and pronounced Nero deceased.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact:
Contact Information:
Police Emergency: 999/911
Police Control: (784) 457-1211
Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit: (784) 456-1810
Owia Police Station: (784) 457-6605
