SSM OPP – Search for Eric Mearow Continues (Batchewana Bay area) 2nd UPDATE

Jun 4, 2022 at 09:10

On June 3, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested 37-year-old Eric Mearow on the strength of a warrant for his arrest related to the shooting that took place at a residence on Beverley Street.

Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service took custody of the accused following his arrest. Thank you to the OPP and their members for their assistance in this investigation.

Mr. Mearow is charged with,

  • Attempt murder
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a loaded firearm
  • Discharging a firearm
  • Uttering threats to cause death
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Extortion using firearm
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order x4

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in WASH court on June 4, 2022.

This remains an active investigation. If anyone has information about the incident, they are urged to contact Detective Sergeant Joe Addison at 705-949-6300 ext. 387.

You can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a web-tip or download the P3 app.

Jun 3, 2022 at 18:14

On June 2, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Northeast (Sault Ste Marie) Canine Unit, North East Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Sault Ste Marie OPP Crime Unit Aviation Services OPP Helicopter and the Batchewana First Nation Police Service responded to a possible sighting of 37-year-old Eric MEAROW who is wanted for Attempt Murder related to a May 29, 2022, incident that occurred in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

On June 3, 2022, at 3:30 p.m., members from Sault Ste Marie (SSM) OPP, SSM Crime Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, North East OPP Canine Unit, Sault Ste Police Service and Batchewana Police Service arrested 37 year-old Eric MEAROW behind a residence on Superior Street, Fisher Township.

Eric MEAROW was turned over to Sault Ste Marie Police Service to face multiple charges.

Any person with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the Sault Ste Police Service at 705-949-6300 or the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Jun 3, 2022 at 17:14

On June 2, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Northeast (Sault Ste Marie) Canine Unit, North East Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Sault Ste Marie OPP Crime Unit Aviation Services OPP Helicopter and the Batchewana First Nation Police Service responded to a possible sighting of 37-year-old Eric MEAROW who is wanted for Attempt Murder related to a May 29, 2022, incident that occurred in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

Police searched a wooded area behind a residence on Superior Street within the Batchewana Bay area for several hours. The wanted person was not located and police resources cleared the area at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Should Eric MEAROW be observed, do not approach – contact police immediately via 911. Any person with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

There is no risk to public safety at this time.

OPP