The legal entanglements continue for a North Bay woman who made news when she was charged this past summer with attempting to defraud the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation out of $70 million.
The OPP confirms a bench warrant has been issued for Sonya Deering, 33, of North Bay. Court documents show Deering did not appear and was not represented in the Ontario Court of Justice for her scheduled appearance on Sept. 5. A bench warrant issued by a judge or justice of the peace authorizes the police to arrest a person who has failed to appear for criminal court and allows the subject to be detained until they make a court appearance.
On Aug. 9, the OPP Investigation and Enforcement Bureau announced it had laid charges against Deering for falsely trying to claim the lottery prize.Deering was charged with: Deering was released from custody in August and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Sept. 5