NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with numerous offences following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth
On March 21, shortly after 7 a.m., police responded a single motor vehicle rollover on Road 164 near Line 55 just outside of Monkton. The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation into the collision has resulted in both occupants of the vehicle being charged.
37-year-old Michael Benninger of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)
- Driving while under suspension (two counts)
38-year-old Ashley Newman of no fixed address has been charged with the following offence:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)
Both accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 28.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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