Police Investigate Two Arsons within Hours of Each Other – Seeking Public Assistance

Files: 2022997460 & 2022997549

Charlottetown Police Services is currently investigating two incidents of Arson.

Both incidents occurred in the early hours of July 19^th.  The first incident to be reported was on Sydney St., at 1:26 am where a pride flag was set on fire causing damage to the siding of the residence.  The second incident was called in an hour and half later at 2: 56 am,  where two witnesses observed a lone male running from a residence on University Avenue. The witnesses saw a cup that was placed on top of an electrical box set on fire.

Police are currently investigating both incidents and are working on identifying a suspect that was observed on the E watch cameras running from the area of the second Arson.

Anyone with information about these arsons or the identity of the male suspect 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).

Last week, Charlottetown Police Services along with Highway Safety Officers conducted check points in Charlottetown.  Over 45 highway traffic act tickets were issued with 5 warnings.  Motorists should make sure their drivers license is not expired, vehicle registration and inspection are up to date and have valid insurance before getting behind the wheel.

File: 2022995914

At 7:50 pm on Monday (July 18), Charlottetown Police Services attended a business on University Avenue where the complainant had caught a male inside his vehicle allegedly stealing items from within.  The male was arrested and as a result of the investigation, the 29 year old Charlottetown male was charged with theft under $5000 dollars and breach of probation.   He was later release with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

File: 2022998848

At 12:30 pm on Tuesday (July 19), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of tools being stolen from a work truck at a construction site on University Avenue.  Witnesses reported that two males had entered the truck and left with several tools.   An hour later Police located both males and took them into custody.

A 50 year old Charlottetown male was charged with theft under $5000 and released with conditions.  The second suspect, a 32 year old Charlottetown male was charged with theft under $5000 and failing to comply with a release order and has been remanded in custody.

Charlottetown Police Services has seen a recent increase in theft from vehicles.  The public can take some simple preventative measures by locking their doors and removing valuables when possible.

File: 2022949105

At 9:15 pm last night (July 10), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on St Peters Road.  Responding Officers located the vehicle on Turtle Lane.   The driver of the vehicle displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 42 year old Charlottetown man was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath sample that were twice the legal limit.   He was also issued a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.

The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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

File: 2022916914

Charlottetown Police Services is investigating a theft of a mountain bike.

The theft occurred from a residence on Charlotte Drive sometime between July 1 and 5, 2022.

The bike is a 2016 Specialized Rockhopper Carbon frame mountain bike valued at approximately $8000.00 dollars.   The bike is black with orange features.  The attached picture is similar to the one stolen.

The bike also had a baby front seat at the time of the theft.

Anyone with information 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: 2022890360

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance to identify this male shoplifting suspect.

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).

File: 2022831808

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance to identify this male shoplifting suspect.

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).

File: 2022880646

At 3:00 am this morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a single vehicle collision on the Arterial Highway.  The driver of the vehicle was not injured but displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 27 year old St Peters female  was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath sample that were twice the legal limit.   She was also issued a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.

The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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

Charlottetown Police Services have charged two individuals with impaired driving over the weekend in separate incidents and a third is pending toxicology results.

File: 2022858711 – At approximately 2:50 am Saturday (June 25), while on routine patrol, Officers noticed a vehicle driving erratically and pulled it over on University Ave.  The driver displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.

A 21 year old Stratford male provided breath sample over twice the legal limit and was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

File: 2022862000 – At 6:50 pm Saturday evening (June 25),  Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Mount Edward Road.   Officers located the vehicle on Brackley Point Road and pulled it over.  Officers determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 33 year old Halifax Nova Scotia male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

File: 2022869084 – At 2:25 am this morning (June 27), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Kent Street.  Officers located the vehicle on University Avenue and pulled it over.   Officers determined that the driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 58 year old Kensington male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

All charged individuals will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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