Benjamin WHALEN Aggravated Assault
Source: OPP
Date: Thu Nov 28 05:39:07 MST 2024
On November 23, 2024, at 1:21 a.m., members of the Essex OPP, were dispatched to a residence in the community of McGregor in the Town of Essex for a report of an assault.
As a result of the investigation, Benjamin WHALEN, a 35-year-old from Essex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Aggravated Assault
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.
The victim was treated at a local hospital for their injuries.
Essex County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation, if you have any information that could assist in this investigation, contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.