The OPP Crime Unit is investigating after a man was found dead in Merrick Township, just north of the city.
On June 14, at 8 a.m., North Bay OPP responded to the scene, just off Highway 11, on what is unofficially known as Big Brother Road.
The deceased has been identified as Benjamin Budge, 45 of North Bay.
"It is believed that Benjamin Budge left the Maplewood Avenue area of North Bay and headed north on Highway 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 13," said Sergeant Carlo Berardi. "He was wearing dark coloured shorts, a tan long-sleeved shirt, carrying a large green backpack. It's believed that he was on foot."
The initial investigation involved members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Forensic Identification Services, an OPP Remotely Piloted Aerial System, North Bay Police Service, and North Bay OPP Crime Unit.
The investigation by the North Bay OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled in Sudbury tomorrow.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
