Two police officers with the Greater Sudbury Police Service and a third suspect have all been charged with obstructing justice in the May 2025 death of Rocco Renaud, 19. Renaud was found deceased at a residential job site in Lively on May 23 that year. The cause of death was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning. Two people and a company were charged earlier this year with criminal negligence causing death. On Nov. 11, Ontario Provincial Police said they had charged two Sudbury police officers, Sgt. Jason Bonish and Const. Alex Balloway, with obstruction of justice. Bonish was charged Nov. 10 while Balloway was charged Nov. 9. OPP took over investigation Also on Nov. 9, Kris Ferguson, 46, of Lively, was charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the case. The OPP investigated the case at the request of Sudbury police because two Sudbury officers were involved. The three accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. In a statement Nov. 11, Sudbury police said that as a result of a chief’s complaint initiated on June 13, 2025, an investigation was commenced into the actions of two off-duty police officers on May 23, 2025, the day Renaud was found deceased at the Lively job site. “The Greater Sudbury Police Service recognizes the concerns these allegations raise within our community and the importance of maintaining public trust and confidence,” Sudbury police said. “While this matter involves allegations concerning off-duty conduct, it does not diminish the dedication, professionalism, and integrity demonstrated each day by the members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service who serve our community with pride. We remain committed to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and respect, both on- and off-duty.” The statement added that Sudbury police will cooperate with the OPP throughout the “judicial process.” “We remain committed to maintaining public trust and confidence through a fair, transparent, and accountable process.”
