OPP lay a manslaughter charge in relation to the death of Trevor Benns

Nottawasaga OPP, New Tecumseth Fire Rescue and Simcoe County Paramedic Services responded to a call for a sudden death at a residence on Victoria Street East in Alliston on January 30th at approximately 8:56pm.

Police arrived to find 45-year-old Trevor Benns deceased, the result of an overdose.

On June 16th 2020 Police after a lengthy investigation Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit, Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit, Caledon Community Street Crime Unit, Regional Support Team, Central Region Emergency Response Team, and support from OPP specialized services executed a search warrant at a residence on Christie Crescent in Barrie and arrested three people.

Michelle Longworth, 38, of Barrie, and Akino Phillips, 38, of Mississauga have been charged with manslaughter, and criminal negligence causing death, as well as other trafficking-related charges.

The Ontario 2020 Homicide Victim List is available here

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