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
- 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
- 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
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to have insurance card
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.
