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Sudbury Police Officers Charged in Carbon Monoxide Death Probe
11 Nov
Summary
- Two Greater Sudbury Police officers charged with obstructing justice.
- Investigation into Roch Reneaud's carbon monoxide death ongoing.
- Multiple individuals face charges including criminal negligence.
An ongoing investigation into the carbon monoxide death of 19-year-old Roch Reneaud in Lively, Ontario, has led to additional charges against three individuals, including two Greater Sudbury Police Service officers. These officers, identified as Sergeant Jason Bonish and Constable Alex Balloway, have been arrested and charged with obstructing justice. Both remain suspended with pay, according to Sudbury police.
This development expands upon previous charges laid last month, where Craig Boyer, Dennis Beaudry, and Sunswim Pool Concepts and Design Limited were charged with criminal negligence causing death. The Ontario Provincial Police took over the investigation at the request of the Greater Sudbury Police Service. The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP North East Region Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
All individuals charged are scheduled to appear in court on January 6, 2027. The Greater Sudbury Police Service has acknowledged the community's concerns and reaffirmed its commitment to public trust and the professionalism of its members.
