Couple Accused of Killing Haldimand OPP Officer in Court Today

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 06:13

By Marcie Culbert

The man and the woman charged in the death of OPP Constable Greg Pierzchala will appear in a Cayuga courtroom today.

CAYUGA - The two people accused of murdering an OPP officer west of Hagersville will appear in a Cayuga courtroom today.

Police arrested and charged 25-year-old Randall McKenzie and 30-year-old Brandi Crystal Lyn Stewart-Sperry with first-degree murder after Constable Greg Pierzchala was killed on December 27th.

He was shot while responding to a call for a vehicle in a ditch and later died in hospital. Pierzchala's funeral was held in his hometown of Barrie on January 4th.

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Couple Accused of Killing Haldimand OPP Officer in Court Today

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