Sault Ste. Marie Murder Suspect Captured in Toronto
Law enforcement authorities have successfully apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with a murder investigation from Northern Ontario. Scott Devlin, 52, was arrested Thursday in the bustling area surrounding Union Station in downtown Toronto, marking a significant development in the cross-province manhunt.
Details of the Arrest
The arrest took place on November 6, 2025, when police located and detained Devlin without incident near Canada's busiest transportation hub. Toronto police collaborated with Northern Ontario authorities to coordinate the capture of the suspect, who had been wanted for murder charges originating from Sault Ste. Marie.
Union Station, which serves as a major transit center for GO Transit, Via Rail, and the Toronto Transit Commission, provided a challenging environment for law enforcement operations due to its constant flow of commuters and tourists. Despite these challenges, officers managed to take Devlin into custody peacefully.
Background and Investigation
The murder case that prompted the manhunt stems from an incident in Sault Ste. Marie, where Devlin became the primary suspect. The investigation had been ongoing for several weeks before the breakthrough that led authorities to Toronto.
The arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-jurisdictional police cooperation in Canada, with forces from different regions working together to track and apprehend suspects across provincial boundaries. This coordinated effort ensured that Devlin could be located despite the considerable distance between the crime scene and his eventual capture location.
Devlin now faces extradition back to Northern Ontario to formally face murder charges in connection with the Sault Ste. Marie case. The arrest brings some resolution to a investigation that had concerned communities in both Northern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.
