Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – Charges Pending

August 14, 2020 Police Reports

File: 20201154995

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Maypoint Road shortly after 6:30 pm yesterday.  The suspect vehicle was located a short time later.   The driver displayed signs of being impaired by drugs and was arrested.  An officer trained as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) confirmed the driver was under the influence of drugs and made the demand that a blood sample be provided.  Impaired driving charges are pending the blood sample toxicology results.  A 34 year old Winsloe man was released from custody with a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.