90% bail compliance in recent Sudbury blitz

In what police are call proof the system needs repairs, almost half of people North Bay police checked on were violating bail conditions.

Sudbury police say they have seen a positive increase in the number of people complying with bail conditions after latest check.

Over four days last week, police “conducted 62 bail compliance checks on individuals subject to house arrest and curfews and found that 90 per cent of individuals were complying with the court-ordered conditions.

This is up from 71 per cent in March and 69 per cent in December.

“In relation to the individuals found not to be compliant, officers arrested one individual and requested one arrest warrant through the judicial process,” Greater Sudbury Police Service said in a news release Thursday morning.

“During the same time period, officers executed 33 arrest warrants where 14 individuals were held for bail through the judicial system. During the execution of the 33 arrest warrants, 10 new charges were laid and four of the individuals were found committing additional offences at the time of the arrests.”

The compliance checks are becoming more regular and are focused on violent and high-risk offenders.

“This program plays a critical role in preventing crime, victimization, and re-victimization by holding offenders accountable for their actions. We will continue to allocate resources to ensure strict adherence to court-ordered conditions and the prompt execution of arrest warrants for those breaching judicial orders,” police said.

“This proactive approach underscores the importance of accountability in reducing risks to our community.”