Assist to Identify – Robbery suspects/vehicle

File: 20231036410

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in the Robbery that was reported earlier this week.

At approximately 1:45 am  on July 18, 2023, a male and female were walking eastbound on  the south side of Grafton Street, between civic numbers 40 and 56 when they were approached from behind by 3 males.   One male grabbed the male victim from behind and an altercation ensued. The victim suffered a minor cut to a finger from a knife that the suspect had.   The victim dropped his phone during this altercation and it was stolen by one of the three suspects.  The altercation was short, and the 3 males walked away heading south on Pownal Street.

Please review attached images and the video clip.

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

Last night (July 19, 2023) at approximately 6:50pm, Charlottetown Police Services were dispatched to the Confederation Center of the Arts in response to a disturbance during a Town Hall meeting discussing proposed Overdose Prevention Site.

The investigation is ongoing with review of public video of the disturbance and the collection of victim/witness statements.  Police will provide an update if charges are laid in this matter.

File: 20231036410

Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit is investigating an armed robbery complaint that occurred early this morning.

At approximately 1:45 am this morning (July 18, 2023), a male and female were walking eastbound on  the south side of Grafton Street, between civic numbers 40 and 56 when they were approached from behind by 3 males.   One male grabbed the male victim from behind and an altercation ensued. The victim suffered a minor cut to a finger from a knife that the suspect had.   The victim dropped his phone during this altercation and it was stolen by one of the three suspects.  The altercation was short, and the 3 males walked away heading south on Pownal Street.

The investigation is ongoing and Police are asking any witnesses to come forward.   The public is also asked to check any video surveillance in that area and call Police if anything relating to this incident is observed.

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

UPDATE (July 19 at 13:55)

Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) did not lay charges at the scene of a road traffic accident on July 14, 2023, however, charges are pending under the Highway Traffic Act and CPS has requested a review of the driver’s license. The pedestrian is considered in critical condition and was airlifted to the QE11 in Halifax, NS. The incident remains under investigation.

In 2022, 17 vehicle versus pedestrian collisions were reported resulting in five charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act. To date in 2023, twelve vehicle versus pedestrian collisions have been reported and charges have been laid in six of these incidents.

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File: 20231014718

Charlottetown Police Services, Charlottetown Fire and Island EMS responded to a collision that occurred on St Peters Road at 12:22 pm today.

A male in a wheel chair that was crossing at a marked cross walk was struck by a pick up truck that was driving north on St Peters Road.

The male was transported to the QEH with serious injuries by IEMS.  The driver of the pick up truck was uninjured but shaken up by the event.

Charlottetown Police Collision Reconstructionist and other support Officers remain on scene continuing it’s investigation.   During this time the St Peters Road will remain closed from the round about to the Arterial Highway.

Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to be vigilant at crosswalks.

On Thursday July 13, 2023 at approximately 1:00 pm, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male following an investigation into the illicit drug trade of selling methamphetamine and fentanyl in Charlottetown.

Officers seized a quantity of individually packaged dime bags of purple fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine along with other drug paraphernalia, a conducted energy weapon (taser) and 2985.00 cash.

A 32 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with eight offences:

• two counts of CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (crystal meth & fentanyl)
• three counts of CCC 117.01(3) – Failing to comply with a weapons prohibition order
• CCC 88(2) – Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
• CCC 90(2) – Carrying a concealed weapon
• CCC 91(3) – Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon

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

On Wednesday July 12, 2023 at approximately 11:00am, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a female at her residence on Churchill Avenue following an investigation into street level drug trafficking in Charlottetown.

Police are seeing an increased trend with drug dealers ordering illicit drugs online and having the product shipped to them via courier services.  The CPS Street Crime unit recently received actionable information on this type of drug procurement and started an investigation.  Officers observed the delivery taking place yesterday and made the arrest at that moment.

Police seized a package containing 200 Dilaudid pills and 7 grams of cocaine.

A 58 year old Charlottetown female was arrested on scene has been charged with CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused has been released from custody and will appear in Province Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services will be conducting a Training Exercise on Friday, June 30th
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The Charlottetown Police Services would like to notify the public of a training exercise that will
be conducted between 8:00am and 4:00pm this Friday (June 30th). The exercise will center
around Charlottetown Rural High School. Raiders Road will be closed to all traffic during this
time and motorist are asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes.
Citizens can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the area throughout the day.
We ask for the public’s cooperation in allowing officers to concentrate on the exercises and
thank citizens in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
There will be no access to Raiders Road from Burns Ave or Enman Cresent during the exercise
as illustrated in Figure 1 below:

File: 2023910374 – At approximately 12:40 am this morning (June 27),  Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Westcomb Crescent, the driver of the vehicle was reported to be slumped over the steering wheel.   Officers located the vehicle stationary on the side of the road and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 43 year old Ontario male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath samples that were twice 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.

Charlottetown Police Services responded to seven (7) possible impaired driving complaints over the weekend, two of which resulted with charges being laid.

File: 2023902311 – At approximately 4:20 pm yesterday afternoon (June 25), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on St Peters Road.  The vehicle was located in a business parking lot on St-Peters Road and Officers quickly determined that the driver was grossly impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 52 year old Charlottetown female was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath samples that were four times the legal limit.

File: 2023904997 – At approximately 3:20 am this morning (June 26),  Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Fitzroy Street.   Officers located the vehicle on Prince Street and pulled it over. They determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 24 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath samples that were almost twice the legal limit.

All charged individuals 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: 2023838112, 2023837751

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

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