Multiple Sask. police agencies have investigations tied to Ontario man charged with selling deadly substance

An investigation into a man facing charges for counselling and aiding suicide in Ontario has now extended to multiple locations in Saskatchewan.

Kenneth Law, 57, is facing 14 counts of counselling and aiding suicide involving deaths across Ontario.

Now police forces in three communities in Saskatchewan — Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon — have confirmed they're assisting in a wide ranging investigation into Law that includes multiple police forces across Ontario.

They allege that Law, who lived in Mississauga, Ont., operated several websites starting in late 2020 that were used to sell sodium nitrite and other items that could be used for self harm and suicide.

Investigators have said Law allegedly sent at least 1,200 packages to people in more than 40 countries.

On Tuesday, officials with the Regina Police Service (RPS) said investigators in Ontario had identified a potential victim in Regina.

Law is believed to have sent at least one package to a person in Regina, the city's interim police chief confirmed.

"We do have some knowledge of a couple of them coming [to Saskatchewan] and we're co-operating with the agency that's conducting the investigation," said Regina interim police Dean Rae.

Regina police did not provide a date for when the death occurred, but RPS said they were involved in the original death investigation because their officers attend all sudden death calls. 

On May 4, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service contacted Regina police about Law, which resulted in the two organizations re-opening their joint investigation into the death. 

"That joint investigation involved reviews of toxicology reports and other investigative techniques. It concluded that this person did not ingest any substance provided by the suspect, Kenneth Law," an RPS spokesperson told media in a news release. 

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The Saskatoon Police Service says they were contacted by police in Ontario and are assisting the agency in their investigation.

The Moose Jaw Police Service confirmed on Wednesday they're also lending a hand in the investigation. A spokesperson said investigators suspect, but have not confirmed, there is a connection between one of their cases and the investigation into Law.

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service confirmed it is working in conjunction with the Moose Jaw and Saskatoon police on their respective investigations. 

However, it said it does not release the preliminary results of investigations. 

If you need help:

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (Phone) | 45645 (Text) | crisisservicescanada.ca (Chat).

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre .

National Farmer Mental Health Alliance: 226-402-4504