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Bonfield OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel WALSH – Drunk Driving

(BONFIELD, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025.

One of those individuals was arrested after a 911 call reported a suspected impaired driver travelling on Highway 17 in Calvin Township.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the North Bay OPP responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Highway 17 in Calvin Township. Officers located and stopped the subject vehicle on Highway 17 in Bonfield and determined the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Mattawa OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel WALSH, 64 years-of-age from Pembroke, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP thanks the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers and reminds everyone that calling 9-1-1 in these situations can help prevent serious harm on our roads.

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ALERT: Body Found -Remain Vigilant

(BONFIELD, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in Bonfield. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Trunk Road where one person was located deceased.

While the cause of death cannot yet be confirmed, the OPP is urging local residents to remain vigilant and report any recent or ongoing suspicious activity to police.

Residents of Bonfield can expect to see an increased police presence as officers continue the investigation.

This investigation is being conducted by the North Bay OPP, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Response Team, OPP Aviation and Canine Unit.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and/or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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John EDMONDS – Drunk Driving

(BONFIELD TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program led to impaired driving charges for one individual in Bonfield Township.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE initiative at the intersection of Development Rd and South Shore Rd stopped a vehicle. Upon investigation, police determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay detachment for further testing.

As a result, 57-year-old John EDMONDS of Bonfield Township has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on January 7, 2025. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

During the 2024 Festive RIDE program, running from November 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the motoring public can expect to see an increased OPP presence on our roadways.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows officers with an approved screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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Dog Kills 81 Year Old

(BONFIELD, ON) – The North Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a sudden death of an individual following a reported dog attack in Bonfield.

On November 18, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the North Bay OPP, along with North Bay Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a 911 call reporting one person had been fatally injured in a dog attack at a residence on James Street in Bonfield. 

An 81-year-old individual from Bonfield was pronounced deceased at the scene. The OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and North Bay Detachment Crime Unit provided investigative support.

The investigation is now being led by the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario in collaboration with the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is also assisting with the investigation. A post-mortem examination was conducted on November 20, 2024, in Sudbury.

At this time, no foul play is suspected, and there are no criminal charges being laid.