Benjamin TALBOT Facing Numerous Charges

(MIDLAND,ON) – A traffic stop in the parking lot of a Midland restaurant has lead to a slew of driving and drug related charges for a Tay Township resident after investigation.

An officer on patrol near 11:03 p.m. July 31, 2024, conducted a traffic stop of a orange and black Kawasaki motorcycle at a King Street, Midland restaurant parking lot. After speaking with the operator, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation leading to an arrest on an outstanding court process and a search of the person and motorcycle by the officer. A quantity of a white drug like substance was seized and other drug related paraphernalia at the scene.

A further investigation by a drug recognition officer was completed at detachment and as a result of this investigation, the following charges have been issued to Benjamin TALBOT, 34 years of Tay Township.

• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

And Further

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin
• Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Heroin
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines (Crystal Meth)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
• Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
• Driving while under suspension
• Obstruct plate
• Driver fail to surrender licence
• Unnecessary noise
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle
• Drive motor vehicle – improper licence

Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to have insurance card

Contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Act

The accused was released from custody after a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 15, 2024 was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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