Cobourg Police – Toronto Man Charged with Fail to Stop (Name Released)

In Police Blotter

A Toronto man has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after failing to stop for police in the Town of Cobourg.

On Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., police on general patrol attempted to conduct a vehicle stop downtown Cobourg. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop.

Police obtained vehicle information and a driver’s description.

As a result of further investigation, police located the vehicle at a residence on Division Street and 28 -year-old Benjamin GRIFFITH of Toronto was arrested and charged with the following offences:

1) Two counts of Operation while prohibited, contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CCC)

2) Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, contrary to section 7(1)(a) Highway Traffic Act

3) Flight from peace officer, contrary to section 320.17 CCC

4) Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

5) Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA

6) Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Crystal Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA

7) Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Heroin, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA

8) Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) CCC

9) Failure to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) CCC

The accused was held for a bail hearing on January 10, 2023.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Collision Involving Tricycle in Cobourg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ1D4XxMIWQ Emergency services responded to the intersection of Elgin Street and William Street in Cobourg for a collision involving a

Read More...

Northumberland County 2025-2026 Winter Warming Centres To Be Discussed

The Northumberland County 2025-2026 Winter Warming Centre Considerations will be a hot items on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A “urgent

Read More...

Northumberland OPP – Dropped 911 Call Leads to Drug Seizure and Two People Charged (Names Released)

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following an investigation involving drugs. On October

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu