
OPP investigating suspicious death in Bonfield, asks residents to stay alert
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspicious death in a town north of Algonquin Provincial Park.
Police say officers were called to a residence on Saturday morning on Trunk Road in Bonfield, Ont., where they found one person dead.
Officers say they haven't confirmed the cause of death.
But they are urging the public to remain on alert and report any recent or ongoing suspicious activity to police.
They say residents can expect to see an increased police presence as the investigation continues in the community east of North Bay.
Police say further information will be released when it becomes available.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
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