Two Greater Sudbury police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the investigation into the carbon monoxide death of 19-year-old Roch Renaud, according to reporting by Aaron D’Andrea of Global News.

Ontario Provincial Police charged Sgt. Jason Bonish and Const. Alex Balloway this week. Another man was also arrested and faces an obstruction charge. Greater Sudbury Police Service said the two officers were off duty at the time of the alleged conduct. The allegations have not been proven in court.

The investigation began on May 23, 2025, when Greater Sudbury police were called to a home in Lively, Ont., after a man was found unresponsive. Renaud was later pronounced dead, and his cause of death was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

The OPP began investigating in June 2025 at the request of Greater Sudbury police. The municipal service had determined there was an institutional conflict of interest in its investigation.

On Oct. 8, 2026, more than a year after Renaud’s death, two people and a company were charged with criminal negligence causing death. The obstruction charges reported this week are the latest charges connected to the case.

“The Greater Sudbury Police Service recognizes the concerns these allegations raise within our community and the importance of maintaining public trust and confidence,” the service said in a statement quoted by Global News.

The service said allegations involving off-duty conduct did not diminish the dedication, professionalism and integrity of its members.

“We remain committed to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and respect, both on- and off-duty,” it said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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