Impaired Driving – Charge Laid

File: 2022851322

While on routine patrol last evening, a vehicle was observed driving erratically on University Avenue.  The Officer pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 79 year old Quebec male  was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.   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: 2022 715227

Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit, with the assistance from the Rapid Tactical Deployment Unit and Patrol Officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Dewar Drive in Stratford.

The search resulted in the seizure of:

• 46 grams of crystal meth
• $2800.00 cash
• two (2) replica airsoft/bb guns
• bear spray and knives
• other items consistent with trafficking drugs

A 25 year old Stratford male has been charged with:

• possession of drugs (crystal meth) for the purpose of trafficking
• possession of a prohibited weapon
• breach of probation

The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be laid.

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

File: 2022800248

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance to identify the male suspect that broke into Great Canadian Bagel on University Avenue.

At approximately 7:00 pm on Tuesday June 14th, 2022, a male entered through the unlocked drive-thru window and stole several items from the store, then left on foot walking north towards the Giant Tiger parking lot.

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).

A big shoutout to our very own @IslandersHKY for their history-making performance this season. Cst. Keizer and Cst. Bowness had the honor of presenting the 2022 President Cup to the @Cataractes_Shaw on Saturday night. Photo credit to @Darrell54.

UPDATE 4:05pm June 21, 2022 – We are pleased to report that Mr. MacGillivary has been located safe. Thank you for your assistance.

File: 2022836207

Charlottetown Police is seeking public assistance in locating a missing person.

• Walter MacGillivary  77 years old
• Early onset dementia
• 5 feet 6 inches tall , approximately 150 pounds.
• Facial hair – scruff/stubble
• Missing his upper teeth
• Clothing: Very similar to picture – Black/grey plaid shirt, blue jeans, running shoes, black adidas ball hat, large phone case on hip.

Mr. MacGillivary was with family traveling from NS and staying at the Delta Hotel on Queen Street.  He was last seen before going to bed at approximately 11:30 pm last night (June 20th).

The luggage that he had is no longer in his hotel room. 3 pieces of luggage, one is a noticeable red suitcase.   He does not have access to a vehicle.  He may be on foot or may have taken a taxi or other form of public transportation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at 902-629-4172.

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

File: 2022783927 – At approximately 5:55 pm Saturday (June 11), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a two vehicle collision at the corner of Francis Lane and Kensington Road.  While interacting with one of the drivers, the Officer determined that the driver displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.

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

The other driver was treated by IEMS for minor injuries.

File: 2022786315 – At 2:25 am Sunday morning (June 12),  Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in the Hillsborough Park area.   Officers located the vehicle on St Peters Road and pulled it over.  It was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 54 year old Charlottetown female was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

File: 2022787043 – At 7:00 am Sunday morning (June 12), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint from a business on Euston Street reporting that there was a driver sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle.  Officers attended and determined that 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 20 year old Summerside man was released from custody with a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.

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.

File: 2022770534

Charlottetown Police Services responded to multiple reports of a possible impaired driver yesterday afternoon at 2:10 pm.  Officers located the vehicle a short time later on Weymouth Street and pulled it over.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 26 year old Mount Mellick male provided breath samples that were almost four times the legal limit and was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.   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.

Update:  1:10 pm, June 8, 2022 – The vehicle has been recovered.  

File: 2022754826

Charlottetown Police Services are investigating the theft of a vehicle from the Staples parking lot on University Avenue at approximately 5:30 pm on Monday (June 6).

The vehicle is a gold 2011 Toyota Highlander, it was bearing PEI plate RRP at the time of the theft.  It also had a black bike rack hooked onto the trailer hitch.  The picture below is similar to the one stolen.

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

File: 2022698631

At 3:00 pm Friday (May 27), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a shoplifting complaint at the Charlottetown Mall.

Responding Officers learned that a male had been in a store shoplifting, when confronted by staff, the male displayed a knife and threatened the employee before fleeing the scene.   The male was later identified by video surveillance.  He was arrested on Saturday by Summerside Police in their jurisdiction and later turned over to Charlottetown Police.

As a result of the investigation, a 29 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, Uttering threats, Assault with a weapon and breach of Probation. The accused has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance.

The employee did not sustain any injuries during this event.

File: 2022689383

At 9:20 pm last night (May 25), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint on Patterson Drive of a male acting erratically, running from house to house with a metal object in his hand.

Upon arrival, Officers were directed to a house in which the suspect was inside.   Police arrested the male without incident.   The male displayed signs of being impaired by drugs and was taken to Hospital where he was later cleared and taken into Police custody.

A 34 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with mischief under 5000 dollars, he was released late this morning with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.  The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be laid.