(TINY TOWNSHIP) – On March 4, 2016 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Central Region Traffic Unit were conducting a R.I.D.E (reduce impaired driving everywhere) check at Cross land Road and Concession 4 in Tiny Township.
A motor vehicle approached the R.I.D.E. check in a suspicious manner. While conducting their investigation, police found a small quantity of suspected marihuana in the vehicle.
The male driver identified as Stephen BEATON (age 55) of Laurentian Valley Township, ON has been charged with:
Possession of a Schedule II substance-Cannabis Marihuana-under 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 14, 2016 in Midland, ON.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)