Kingston resident facing first-degree murder charge in missing Smiths Falls resident Robbie Thomson case

OPP charge three with first degree murder in Robbie Thomson disappearance

Three individuals have been charged with first degree murder in the missing person case of Robbie Thomson.

Although Thomson’s body has not been found, police say the investigation has confirmed he was the victim of a homicide.

Christopher Fenton, 48, and Erin Mackie, 40, both of Montague Township, and Joshua Belfiori, 34, of Kingston were arrested Wednesday.

The OPP’s Bill Dickson told sister station LanarkLeedsToday.ca, that he couldn’t dive deep into when police began to suspect multiple people were involved.

Dickson did credit the public for submitting tips which they are still accepting, but wouldn’t confirm if any public tips aided their investigation.

Dickson told us they worked closely with the Smiths Falls Police Service, who originally led the investigation before handing it over to the OPP, since the early stages of the investigation.

Kingston Police also provided aid as they executed one of the arrests Wednesday.

All three remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings in Perth on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Police say a heavy police presence will continue at a home on Kelly Jordan Road, northeast of Smiths Falls, as part of the investigation. Officials add there is no risk to public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to call the dedicated tipline at 1-855-677-4636 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Story by Grant Deme and Bob Perreault