Teens Trent Benson and Matthew Graeff Charged with Lying to Police
Cobb County police said three teenagers will face charges for lying about who bought alcohol that may have contributed to the traffic death of a 16-year-old boy.
Garrett Reed died Jan. 24 in a two-vehicle accident in Powder Springs.
Trent Benson and Matthew Graeff and a third unnamed boy were accused of conspiring to make false statements to police.
Police said the obstruction charge is a misdemeanor.
The teen's death also resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Powder Springs woman. Kecia Whitfield was charged with providing alcohol to minors at a party Reed attended before he was killed.
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