NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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As a result of a traffic stop on Queen Street in Midland, an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment entered into a prohibited driving investigation with the driver and two passengers at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2023.
After speaking with the driver, the officer made an arrest for impaired operation and continued the investigation, which led to the discovery of a quantity of a white powder substance believed to be cocaine and of a substance believed to be fentanyl on him.
As a result of these investigations, Ian Peabody, 37, of Tiny Township has been charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired - drugs, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Possession of a schedule I substance- cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin), contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
- Driving while under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
The accused was held in custody in custody to appear before bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date. The accused also faces a 90-day driver's licence suspension as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines and a 45-day vehicle impound.
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority; if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways or trails, please "Make the Call," and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.
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