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Police in Thunder Bay have laid criminal charges against a 52-year-old woman and the long-term care facility where she is employed following the death of an 86-year-old resident who was in their care.

Investigators say Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care Home failed to take reasonable steps to prevent serious bodily harm to the resident. Authorities also allege efforts were made to obstruct the investigation that began on February 11, 2025, after the Crimes Against Seniors’ Division received a report about an incident that took place at the facility.

Charges against the seniors care home include:

• Criminal Negligence Causing Death contrary to section 220 of the Criminal Code 
• Obstructing Justice contrary to section 139(2) of the Criminal Code

The charges stem from an inquiry into the senior’s death on March 6, 2025. During the investigation, police say they uncovered additional injuries involving residents that were previously unreported and unrelated to the original case.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about potential elder abuse to contact Detective Constable Kevin Middleton at .