On March 9, 2026, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service charged a 37-year-old man with manslaughter following a long investigation into a drug-related death in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Detectives charged Andrew Nolan with manslaughter and trafficking fentanyl. The charges are connected to the death of 35-year-old Joshua Tauvette, who was found deceased on August 25, 2023, due to drug intoxication.
Police Chief Brent Duguay stated that these types of cases are a tragic reminder that selling poisonous drugs can end a life. He explained that although these investigations are complex and take a long time to finish, the police will continue to hold people accountable for the harm they cause in the community.
In a separate update, the police department is also looking into an assault on Queen Street East. As of March 10, 2026, officers had not received an official report about the incident, but they have assigned a detective to investigate the matter.
Local police encourage anyone who sees a crime or has information to report it directly to them. Residents can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers to help keep the neighbourhood safe.
