Benjamin TALBOT Facing Numerous Charges

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Aug 3 03:28:54 MST 2024

(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.