Police answer media questions at news conference Tuesday
July 25, 2007
Selected quotes from Tuesday’s news conference detailing known facts about the hunt for murder suspect Jesse Norman Imeson.
Reported by Casey Lessard
Windsor Detective Staff Sargeant William Donnelly:
The search was called off 1 a.m. Sunday morning after the search had commenced Saturday afternoon. The decision to end that search was a joint decision made by both myself and the incident command of the OPP having satisfied ourselves that the area had been thoroughly searched, that area being the containment area that was designated as part of the original search. That designated area was based on credible information we had at the time and the only information we had at the time. That area was approximately four square miles. I am personally satisfied that the area was thoroughly searched and that Mr. Imeson was not in the containment area at the conclusion of that ground and air and canine search. For those reasons, the search was ended – it was not called off – it was not ended because there was nothing else we could do in that area, and we turned our attention to other information.
The search was continuing and has continued since that containment search was ended. The only thing that ended that day was the intensive ground search involving the ERT teams of the OPP, the use of the infra-red helicopter and the use of the canines because it was pointless to start randomly deploying canine units in areas that we had no credible information that he was sighted. The search continued by patrol officers in the area and it has never ended from the time we issued the zone alert from the Windsor police service.
What’s happening right now?
OPP Detective Inspector Dave Cardwell:
What we have deployed in the air is an OPP aircraft, an OPP helicopter, we have crews on the ground doing specific searches I have asked them to do. We have a number of officers investigating tips and leads as they come in. Ontario’s a big place. We obviously would like this person in custody or for him to turn himself into police. It’s one large area and to simply say it’s that easy to find someone is not so.
I don’t think I can say he’s not in this area. I don’t think we can truly say where he is. That is very problematic in trying to track him down and hence our request to perhaps utilize extra eyes in the community to look for the vehicle we are after.
At this time it’s a possibility the bodies could have been there approximately 20 hours in advance.
He’s unpredictable in my view.
I can’t say if he’s still in this area. I can’t say he’s not.
Murder suspect looks like any 22-year old
July 24, 2007
Personal photos of murder suspect Jesse Norman Imeson now circulating on Facebook:
If you see Imeson, do not approach and call police immediately. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Photo of murder victims Bill and Helene Regier
July 24, 2007
A photo of the victims of this week’s double homicide. Bill and Helene Regier lived on Bronson Line and were very active in the Mount Carmel Catholic church community.
Police confirm Imeson is suspect in Mt. Carmel murders, Regiers were victims
July 24, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
Police confirmed Tuesday at a news conference in Exeter that Jesse Norman Imeson is a suspect in the murders of Bill (72 years) and Helene (73 years) Regier at their home on Bronson Line between Mount Carmel and Dashwood.
Police also believe Imeson could be still be in the area. They also think he could be connected to the theft of a 2005 green Ford Taurus, in addition to the theft of the Regiers’ 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck.
The bodies of Bill and Helene Regier were found Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Police believe they were dead about 20 hours before their bodies were discovered.
Police had called off the search for Imeson in an area nearby Sunday morning at 1 a.m., hours before the murders are believed to have taken place.
The Regiers were faithful Catholics, and their priest at Mt. Carmel parish will be issuing a statement from the family Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the church. A community prayer service will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Stay tuned to grandbendstrip.com for the latest on this story.
Murder suspect could have a different vehicle
July 24, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
The owner of a green 2005 Ford Taurus with a license plate AXSR 755 has reported the vehicle stolen, and police believe murder suspect Jesse Imeson could have taken the vehicle. It’s unclear when the car was stolen, and whether it has any connection to a double murder and truck theft at the home of Bill and Helene Regier on Bronson Line between Mount Carmel and Dashwood Monday.
If you see this vehicle or Imeson, call police immediately.
Jesse Imeson now considered person of interest
July 24, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
Huron OPP now say Jesse Norman Imeson, wanted since Friday in connection with a Windsor murder, is considered a person of interest in the murders of two people found dead at the home of Bill and Helene Regier Monday. The designation of “person of interest” falls short of considering Imeson a suspect in the murders.
The OPP search for Imeson was called off Sunday, one day before the two were found at the Mount Carmel farm house.
Double homicide victims
July 23, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
While the names of the victims of Monday’s double murder near Mount Carmel have not been released, the scene of the crime was the farm home of Bill and Helene Regier. Police are looking for the Regiers’ truck, a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Ontario licence JK 8334. They believe it is being driven by Jesse Norman Imeson, wanted in connection with a murder in Windsor last week.
Imeson is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Call police immediately if you see him or this vehicle.
Double murder suspect still on the loose
July 23, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
Still no word on the whereabouts of Jesse Norman Imeson, suspected in the double murder of Mount Carmel residents Monday. Police spent the day gathering evidence at the Bronson Line home just north of Mount Carmel and have not officially released the names while they contact next of kin.
If you see Imeson, do not approach him but call police immediately.
Accused killer on the run
July 23, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
Waterfront residents should keep their eyes peeled for a silver pickup truck towing a boat. The truck was stolen after two Mount Carmel residents were killed in their home Monday, and word on the street is that a boat was attached.
If you see the truck, a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Ontario licence JK 8334, with or without a boat, call police immediately.
It’s believed the truck could be driven by Jesse Norman Imeson, who police believe killed a man in Windsor.
Imeson is considered armed and dangerous and there is a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest.
Two people killed near Mount Carmel
July 23, 2007
Story by Casey Lessard
Police are investigating the murders of two Mount Carmel residents after their bodies were found Monday near Mount Carmel. Police have not released their identities, but are looking for their 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Ontario licence JK 8334.
The deaths happened at their home on Bronson Line.
Police say everyone should remain vigilant about keeping car and house doors locked.
If you have information about the whereabouts of the truck, please call police immediately.
OPP may be contacted 911, cell *67, or 1888-310-1122.
Do not attempt to stop this vehicle or occupant(s).
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