​Motor vehicle collision in Brockton leads to criminal charges

(BROCKTON, ON) - Dec. 23, at approximately 8:55 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 4 in the Municipality of Brockton.

On arrival, officers located a single vehicle in the ditch. The investigating officer determined that the occupants were in contravention of release conditions. Two individuals were taken into custody without issue. Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, a Conducted Energy Weapon, and ammunition.

Michael BENNINGER, 36, of Barrie was charged with:
 

• Possession of a firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order (x4), CC 117.01(1)
• Failure to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)
• Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition, CC 90
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2)
• Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)
• Careless driving, HTA 130(1)
• Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing Dec. 24, and subsequently remanded into custody.

Zaid AL-MASHNI, 27, of Barrie was charged with Failure to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a).

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, Jan. 22, 2025.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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 $2,000.