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Bonfield man charged with historical sexual assault

It stems from a call on August 29 when the OPP got a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the 1980's
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North Bay OPP has charged a Bonfield man with sexual assault in relation to a 14-year-old girl from 30 years ago.

It stems from a call on August 29 when the OPP got a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the 1980's in the Township of Bonfield. 

The North Bay OPP Crime Unit conducted an investigation into the allegations. 

As a result of the investigation, Joseph Bedard, 60, of Bonfield, has been charged with:

  • Sexual Intercourse with Female Under Fourteen
  • Two counts of Sexual Assault
  • Breaking, Entering and Committing. 

Bedard was released on a Recognizance of Bail on October 25, with conditions, to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay On November 7.