Perth County OPP officers encountered more than they expected when responding to a call about a pickup truck in a ditch.
A concerned resident called the detachment at around 5:30 a.m. on Friday to report a vehicle in a ditch in West Perth.
Responding officers determined that the pickup had been stolen from Huron East. A man and woman were taken into custody at the scene and police conducted a further investigation.
Shawn Tinning, 33, of Stratford has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime Over $5,000, possessing counterfeit money, unauthorized possession of a weapon, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Shalene Peters, 31, of North Middlesex is also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and possessing counterfeit money.
Both are scheduled to appear in court in Stratford next month.
