Male Charged with Multiple Child Related Sexual Offences

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Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit in collaboration with Summerside Police Service Major Crime Unit have laid fourteen (14) charges against Darrel Edison Worth, a 23 year old Charlottetown male.

On March 2, 2024, Summerside Police contacted Charlottetown Police to request a wellbeing check on three (3) female youths from Summerside, due to concerns that the girls might be involved with an older male in Charlottetown. The girls were located, and officers found that the female youths had encountered a male known only as “Eric” who had been sexually exploited them.

Throughout the course of the investigation, Police successfully identified the suspect using investigative technology techniques. Yesterday morning, Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit, with assistance from Charlottetown Police General Patrol Unit arrested the male. Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit with the assistance of Charlottetown Police Digital Forensics Unit, Charlottetown Police Forensics Identification Unit and Charlottetown Police General Patrol Unit executed a search warrant at the suspects residence seizing electronic devices.

The accused has been charged with the following offences:

ccc 271 – Sexual Assault  x2

ccc 151 – Sexual Interference  x2

ccc 152 – Invitation to Sexual Touching  x2

ccc 163.1(3) – Transmits Child Pornography  x2

ccc 171.1(1)(b) – Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child  x2

ccc 172.2(a)(b) – Making an Agreement or an Arrangement Sexual Assault  x2

ccc 172.1(1)(b) – Luring a Child  x2

The accused appeared in Charlottetown Provincial Court yesterday afternoon and has been remanded in custody.

Police believe there may be other victims.  Darrel Edison Worth predominantly used TikTok to contact his victims online, using the display name “Eddie Worth” and the username “@eshaw30.” In conversations with his victims, he went by the name “Eric.” This approach allowed him to engage with his victims under a deceptive identity.

Anyone that believes they may have been victimized by the accused, or that has information to share with Police is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Major Crime Unit at 902-629-4172.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

To find out more about how to protect yourself and your children online, you can visit the following website resources:

www.cybertip.ca

www.protectkidsonling.ca

www.needhelpnow.ca

On Thursday Aug 29, 2024 at approximately 11:00pm, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male following an investigation into the illicit drug trade of selling fentanyl in Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit assisted by Patrol Officers and the Tactical Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Ferndale Drive in Charlottetown.

Officers seized 310 grams of fentanyl, 180 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 90 grams of cocaine two cell phones and approximately $2200 dollars cash.  Street value of the drugs seized is approximately $184,000 thousand dollars.

18  year old male, Raiyaaz Rahim AZIZ,  from British Columbia has been charged with three counts of CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (Fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine & Cocaine).

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Province Court today.

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a grandparent scam Tuesday afternoon (Aug 27).

The complainant reported that his grandmother had been contacted by telephone by a person claiming to be a bail bondsman and that her grandson had been in a car accident involving a pregnant woman and that she had to provide money to get her grandson out of jail.  The scammers gave instructions to go to the bank and withdraw $5000 dollars, return home and that someone would attend her residence to pick the money up.

We credit the complainant with calling Police prior to providing money to the scammers. Charlottetown Police Major Crime, Street Crime and Patrol Units assembled surveillance and arrest teams in the general area of the elderly woman’s residence.  Shortly after 3:30 pm, a male attended the residence to collect the money and was arrested without incident.

The investigation soon involved Summerside Police Services Major Crime Unit as they were investigating similar occurrences in their City on Monday.  In collaboration with Summerside Police, the investigation gleaned that a female was also involved and that they had been traveling in a rental vehicle from New Brunswick.

Late yesterday afternoon, Summerside and Charlottetown Police arrested the female accomplice at a motel in Borden-Carleton.  A search warrant was executed inside the motel room where five cells phones, several computer devices and cash were seized as part of the investigation.

The investigation is in the early stages and Police have learned that the duo is under investigation for similar occurrences in Miramichi, Bathurst, Campbelltown and Caraquet New Brunswick.

The names and photographs of the accused’s are being released in the hopes other victims and Police in other jurisdictions may be able to link them to other fraud cases throughout the Atlantic Region.

Luis Liciano David CORTEZ ABARCA, 26 year old male from Chile has been charged with:

• 380(1)(b) – Fraud under $5000 (Charlottetown occurrence)
• 380(1)(a) – Fraud over $5000 (Charlottetown occurrence)

Genesis Javiera CARVAJAL TAPIA, 25 year old female from Chile has been charged with:

• 380(1)(b) – Fraud under $5000 (Charlottetown occurrence)
• 380(1)(a) – Fraud over $5000 (Charlottetown occurrence)

In relation to the Summerside Police Service investigations, it’s anticipated that charges will be laid in Summerside Provincial Court later this afternoon.

Both individuals have appeared in Charlottetown Provincial Court and have been remanded until tomorrow for a Show Cause hearing.

Anyone that believe they have been victimized by these individuals is encouraged to contact your local Police of jurisdiction be it in PEI, NB or NS.

Anyone with information relating to these specific cases are asked to contact Charlottetown or Summerside Police or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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On August 26th, Charlottetown Police Services received a complaint from an individual who said that he was driving by a parked vehicle on Harley Street, the male driver of that vehicle smiled at him and appeared to have displayed a suspected firearm.

Through the course of the investigation, Police were able to identify the vehicle and the male driver.  At approximately 12:30 pm yesterday afternoon (Aug 27), a plain clothes member of the Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit observed the male’s vehicle in a business parking lot on University Avenue.  Patrol Officers attended the business and located the male suspect inside and arrested him without incident.  An silver replica hand gun (bb gun) was located inside the vehicle.

A 55 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. He was release on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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Charlottetown Police Services arrested the same male that caused significant damage by smashing vehicle and structure windows this past Saturday.

At approximately 7:40 pm Wednesday evening (Aug 14) Police responded to a complaint of a shirtless male on Victoria Row causing a disturbance.  Police learned that the male had walked down Queen Street, kicked a male that was panhandling, proceeded to Victoria Row, walked over to two females seated at an outdoor establishment table and poured their drinks onto them, and continued to cause a disturbance in the area until Police arrived.

Police quickly located the male and arrested him. The same male had been arrested Saturday morning following a spree of smashing windows.  He had been remanded in custody for a show cause hearing and was released with conditions on Tuesday August 13th.

In relation to this most recent offence, 34 year old Aaron Campbell from Dunstaffnage has been charged with mischief under $5000, Assault (2 counts), causing a disturbance and fail to comply with a release order.   The accused appeared in Provincial Court yesterday and has been remanded in custody with his next court appearance scheduled on August 19th at 1:15pm.

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Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance with identifying these individuals who used the tap feature on a stolen credit card to purchase merchandise at a local store in Charlottetown.

Anyone with information regarding this individual is asked to contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: Aug 14 @ 11:00am

Charlottetown Fire Department with assistance from Charlottetown Police Services completed their investigation into a fire at an encampment on the property of St. Paul’s Church, 101 Prince Street and concluded that the fire was accidental.

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At approximately 3:00am Saturday morning (Aug 10), Charlottetown Police Services and Charlottetown Fire Department responded to a fire on the property of St Paul’s Church located at 101 Prince Street.

The site of the fire is an encampment that was set up by foreign workers.   Some protesters were on site during the fire and no injuries were reported to Police at that time.

The investigation is ongoing and Police ask that anyone with information or that may have video to contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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A male that was dropped off at the Provincial Shelter on Park Street Saturday morning by Police from another jurisdiction has been charged following a string of property damage occurrences.

A 4:00am Saturday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male throwing bricks into vehicle windows and business windows. Police attended and learned that a male had been in the area and had damaged several vehicles and business windows.  A witness provided Police with a description of the male.   Other responding Officers located a male matching the description a short time later on Fitzroy Street and arrested him.

At present, there are 7 businesses and residences along with several vehicles that sustained damage amounting to thousands of dollars of repair bills.  Police are asking the public to report similar occurrences if they have not already done so.  The male was causing this damage between the hours of 00:45 am to 4:00 am Saturday morning (Aug 10).

A 34 year old Dunstaffnage male has been charged with 7 counts of mischief under $5000 dollars.   He appeared in court Sunday and has been remanded in custody.   Further charges are pending as Police expect to receive and lay additional damage to property charges.

Charlottetown Police Services charged two drivers with impaired driving over the weekend.

At approximately 2:15 am Saturday morning (Aug 10), while on routine patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner on Kent Street and pulled it over on Edward Street.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 26 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

Shortly after midnight  Sunday morning (Aug 11), while on routine patrol, Officers observed a vehicle hit a curb on University Avenue and conducted a traffic stop on Eden Street.  The driver whom was too young to possess a drivers license displayed signs of being impaired and was arrested.

A 15 year old Charlottetown male was charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were almost twice the legal limit.

Both accused  males were released from custody will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public  to  plan ahead and never get behind the wheel when their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

The Police Service wishes to thank concerned citizens for reporting possible impaired drivers.   The public is encouraged to report instances of suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

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At approximately 3:30 pm on Saturday (Aug 10), Charlottetown Police Services along with  Charlottetown Fire Department and IEMS responded to a single vehicle collision at the Riverside Drive/Garfield Street roundabout.

The driver of an SUV travelling southbound on Riverside Drive suffered a medical emergency and failed to negotiate the round about, leaving the roadway and collided with a utility pole.  The vehicle had two passengers. One of the passengers, a 78 year old female, was fatally injured and was deceased on scene.   The driver and other passenger were transported to the QEH with undetermined injuries.

The area was blocked to traffic to allow the Charlottetown Police collision re-constructionist conduct it’s investigation.   Police and other first responders offer their condolences to the families affected during this difficult time.  We also wish to thank an off duty Nurse, other citizens that stopped to assist and an on duty RCMP Officer for providing assistance on scene.