Ottawa foursome charged in murder of 23-year-old, missing since 2016

A lengthy, multi-jurisdiction police investigation into the disappearance of an Ottawa man has resulted in first degree murder charges for four other men from the nation's capital.

Justin Duncan, 23, of Ottawa was reported missing to the Thunder Bay Police Service back on November 22, 2016. 

Over the last 22 months, Thunder Bay police have collaborated with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ottawa Police Service to conduct an intensive investigation. 

This investigation has been supported by members of Forensics, Criminal Investigations, Intelligence and Tactical units from the Thunder Bay Police Service, the OPP Northwest Region and Criminal Investigations Branch, the Ottawa Police Service and the Anishinabek Police Service. The Thunder Bay Police Service has been supported by members of the Winnipeg Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Three people have been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Justin Duncan:

– Jonathan Ranger, 35, of Ottawa
– Noel Perez, 22, of Ottawa
– Emrah Ahmeti, 22, of Ottawa

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Muhamed Alhasi, 28, of Ottawa, who is also charged with first degree murder.

Ranger appeared in court on October 4, and was remanded into custody. Noel Perez and Emrah Ahmeti are expected to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 5.

Although charges have been laid, the Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing this investigation and is looking for information in regards to the location of Duncan's remains.

If you have any information about this homicide, contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.p3tips.com.