BENNINGER & AL-MASHNI Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 23, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision along Bruce Road 4, 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 (CEW), and ammunition.

Michael BENNINGER, 36-years-old, 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 on December 24, 2024 and subsequently remanded into custody.

Zaid AL-MASHNI, 27-years-old, 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 on January 22, 2024.

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 $2000.

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