Two Greater Sudbury officers charged with obstructing justice

Greater Sudbury police officers Jason Bonish and Alex Balloway have been charged with obstructing justice in connection with an ongoing investigation, the Ontario Provincial Police announced Nov. 11, 2026, according to the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

Bonish is a sergeant and Balloway is a constable with the Greater Sudbury service. The charges relate to an ongoing investigation into a matter involving the officers’ off-duty conduct, police said.

The service said an investigation into the two officers’ actions on May 23, 2025, began after a chief’s complaint was initiated on June 13, 2025. Both officers were off duty at the time.

According to the Greater Sudbury service, the OPP took over the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Roch (Rocco) Renaud after an institutional conflict of interest was identified under Ontario Regulation 407/23 of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service said it recognizes the concerns raised by the allegations and the importance of public trust. It said it remains committed to professionalism, accountability and respect both on and off duty.

The service said it will co-operate fully with the OPP throughout the judicial process and remains committed to a fair, transparent and accountable process.