Stolen trailer

File: 2024289270

Charlottetown Police Services is investigating the theft of a utility trailer.

The trailer was stolen from the Eastern School District Bus Depot on Raiders Road.   The theft occurred sometime between Wednesday Feb 28 and Thursday Feb 29.   Details of the trailer are:

Year: 2010
Make: Aluma 12 foot
VIN: 1YGUS0819BB069142
Material: Aluminum
Plate: 631DC

Distinguishing features are:

• Rear ramp has plywood over the railing
• The sides have 2×4 wood posts
• sides have 2 rows of wood straps that go about 3 feet
• the right rear arm is made of white plastic
• the left rear arm is made of aluminum

The trailer pictured below is similar model to the one stolen.

Anyone with information regarding this theft or may have seen the trailer, 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).

Charlottetown Police Services is alerting the public after seeing a spike in reported grandparent scams.   Since last week, Feb 29th, Police have responded to three separate complaints.

Grandparent scams target seniors.  Here are the main commonalities:

• Contact is by phone and the scammer claims to be a grandchild or claims to be law enforcement of some sort and advises that your grandchild is in custody for a crime, or has been involved in an accident.
• The scammer may know some personal information about you and the grandchild, or may be using a script that relies on responses to fill in the blanks.
• To make the story seem more credible, the scammer might put someone else on the phone to act like a police officer, bail bondsman or lawyer.
• The scammer goes on to pressure you for money needed for bail or medical expenses.
• In most cases, the scammer will instruct you to attend your financial institution and withdraw cash and send it to an address via a shipping company.  In some cases, depending on where the victim lives, they may even send someone to collect the money at your home.
• In every case, the scammer warns the victim to not tell anyone about the payment as it affect the grandchild’s outcome.

Don’t be a victim:

• Trust your instinct, just hang up.
• If you are concerned, call a family member after to verify the claims or call the Police.
• Scammers use high-pressure tactics, this is a good indicator that it’s a scam.
• Children/family members are encouraged to educate their older parents/grandparents about this type of scam.

What to do after the call:

• Report the fraud to your local Police
• Report the fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre via their website or by calling 1888-495-8501.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is a good resource to get more information on various frauds and preventative tips.   https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

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At approximately 7:50 pm Friday evening (Mar 1), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Rochford Street.  Police located and pulled the vehicle over on Water Street.   Police determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and placed the male under arrest.  He was brought back to the Police Station and refused to provide breath samples.

A 73 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with refusing to provide a breath sample upon demand and 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.

File: 2024147373

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance in identifying these two shoplifting suspects.

Anyone with information regarding these individuals 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).

File: 2024273591

At 11:00pm last night (Feb 29), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on North River Road.  Police located the vehicle on Prince Charles Drives and conducted a traffic stop.   The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested and brought to the Police Station for breath samples.

A 72 year old Charlottetown male was charge with driving while impaired after providing breath samples that were over the legal limit.

The accused 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.

File: 2024215063

At approximately 10:45 am on Saturday morning (Feb 17), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male threatening a male and female with a knife.

Police attended the area of Stan MacPherson Way and spoke with the complainants.  It was learned that he and his girlfriend were walking their dogs when they were approached by a male, unknown to them, who was yelling threats towards them and pulled a knife out in a threatening manner.   The couple backed away and called Police, at which time the male left the area.   The incident was captured on the Charlottetown Police E-Watch video surveillance system.

Police were able to identify the suspect and did locate him a short time later at the intersection of Richmond and Queen Street.   The suspect was arrested without incident and a knife was seized.

A 35 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.  The accused appeared in Provincial Court Tuesday and has been remanded in custody.

File: 2024214011

At 2:00am Saturday morning (Feb 17), while on routine patrol, a Charlottetown Police Officer was flagged down on Kent Street by several males that appeared in distress.  The males told Police that they were in an altercation with other males, when one of them brandished a black hand gun and threatened them.  The Officer was told that the suspect males  were inside a vehicle in the Fitzroy Parkade.

The Officer was able to locate the vehicle as it attempted to exit the parkade.   Four males inside the vehicle were detained and Police located a black pellet hand gun inside the vehicle.

A 21 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and pointing a firearm.

The male was released with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Following a 4 weeklong drug investigation, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested and charged two females yesterday afternoon.

The two women were arrested by the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit Officers on Euston Street after observing the pair conduct a drug transaction.   A short time later, the Street Crime Unit executed a CDSA search warrant at one of the females place of residence on Euston Street.  Police seized a total of 3056 methamphetamine tablets and $4,300 cash.

Tanya Burke and Ashley Saunders, both from Charlottetown have been charged with CDSA 5(2) possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.

Both accused’s have been released from custody on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Acting on drug information received, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male yesterday afternoon on Euston Street.

Officers seized a small quantity of orange fentanyl, similar to the type Health PEI warned the public about in a media release yesterday.

A 37 year old Charlottetown male was charged with CDSA 4(1) Possession of a schedule I drug (fentanyl) and breach of probation.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Yesterday afternoon (Feb 8), Charlottetown Police Services Patrol Section responded to a call of a possible impaired driver in the Winsloe area.

Officers located the vehicle at a gas station in Winsloe and determined that the driver was not impaired but was a prohibited driver and was wanted on PEI for an outstanding arrest warrant.

During the course of the investigation, Officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia within the vehicle.   The Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit attended the scene to assist with the drug investigation.   

Officers seized over 55 grams of fentanyl (street value of approximately $30,000), over 80 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 415 dollars cash and drug paraphernalia.  Note that the fentanyl seized was not the same type described by Health PEI related to several overdoses this week.

A 32 year old Summerside male was arrested and subsequently charged with:

• CDSA 5(2) Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• 320.18 Driving while Prohibited
• 733.1 Breach of Probation

The accused appeared in court this morning and has been remanded in custody until his next court date on Tuesday for a show cause hearing.