Lanark OPP Laid Murder Charges in Missing Person Case

Three People Charged in the Death of a Smiths Falls Resident

Smiths Falls – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid murder charges against three people in connection with a missing person case in the Smiths Falls area.

Robbie THOMSON was reported missing in October 2023. His body has not been located, but the investigation has determined that THOMSON was the victim of a homicide.

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as a result of the ongoing investigation, members of the Lanark County OPP Crime Unit, Smiths Falls Police Service, the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit arrested three people. Kingston Police assisted with one of the arrests.

The following individuals have each been charged with one count of first-degree murder, under section 235(1) of the Criminal Code:

• Christopher FENTON, age 48, of Montague Township
• Erin MACKIE, age 40, of Montague Township
• Joshua BELFIORI, age 34, of Kingston

The accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

The investigation by the Lanark OPP, in partnership with the Smiths Falls Police Service, is continuing, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Residents of Kelly Jordan Road, northeast of Smiths Falls, can expect to see a large police presence at a residence as part of this investigation. There is no risk to public safety.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, call the dedicated tipline at 1-855-677-4636. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.