Theft – Assist to Identify

File: 2021588311

Charlottetown Police Services is investigating a theft from a coin operated laundry room in a residential building at 23 Ashburn Crescent.  The suspect entered the laundry room at 5:25 am on April 26th and proceeded to steal the coins from the laundry machines.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of 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# CPS – 2021589433

On Saturday, May 1, 20021, we had reported that our Police Services was investigating a suspicious death at a residence on St Peters Rd, Charlottetown. We are now confirming that name of the deceased as, Nathan Burke aged 25. We are asking anyone who had any contact with Nathan on April 30 (Friday) and May 1 (Saturday) to call our non-emergency number at (902) 629-4172 and speak with investigators.

A forensic autopsy is being performed today and we await those results. Our investigators are actively following up on all tips and information from the public. There is also considerable amount of forensic testing that will need to be completed in the days and weeks ahead as we investigate this very serious matter.

Our thoughts are with Nathan’s family and friends at this very difficult time. We will continue our work to determine the circumstances surrounding Nathan’s death and also who may be responsible. We will continue to update the public as necessary.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at 902-629-4172 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Files: 2021585494

At 9:00 pm Friday night (April 30th), Charlottetown Police Services responded to an anonymous complaint of a large gathering on Pleasant Street.  Police were able to confirm that the gathering was in excess of the current limit of 10 persons.  A 19 year old female was issued a $1000 dollar ticket in violation of section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 10 people.

The public is being reminded that Covid restrictions are still in place and can be found on the PEI Government website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/covid-19-alert-level-system-pei-0

May 2, 2021 – 3:30 pm – UPDATE

The investigation into the suspicious death reported last evening is ongoing and Police will provide a further update Monday afternoon.  As previously stated, there is nothing at this point to indicate any risk to the public.

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Charlottetown Police Services are in the early stages of a suspicious death investigation on St Peters Road.

There is nothing at this point to indicate any risk to the public.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics globally.

All money raised goes directly to Special Olympics PEI athletes across PEI.  Charlottetown Police took part and always look forward to this event every year. They had a great time this year plunging into the cold north shore waters.

Pictured are Cst LUNDRIGAN, MACDONALD, and BIRT from Summerside Police Services and Cst VESSEY, Sgt MCCARRON , Cst KEIZER, MACKAY, WATTS,  SHEA and Liam WATTS, Marshall and Lexie SHEA from Charlottetown Police Services.

Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit made an arrest yesterday evening in relation to the on-going robbery investigation that occurred outside Walmart on Saturday afternoon April 24th.

The accused, a 25-year-old Charlottetown male was arrested at a residence in Charlottetown and charged with two counts of robbery contrary to section 343(c) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court tomorrow (April 30th).

On April 17th, 2021, Cst. Chantelle Costello received the Police Community Relations Award for Outstanding service in the Community from the IODE Canada- PEI Chapter.

Cst. Costello began working with Charlottetown Police in 2014 and is currently the School Resource Officer at Colonel Gray Senior High School.   Prior to becoming a police officer, Cst. Costello graduated from the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies program at Cape Breton University, and volunteered with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Long term care unit.

Recently, Cst. Costello was a member of the Dreams Take Flight PEI team, which selected deserving children from PEI to take the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.  Eight PEI children went on the 2019 trip.  Due to current restrictions, the 2020 and 2021 trips have been cancelled.  Cst. Costello composed a team of staff from Colonel Gray Senior High school, and they raised $1100 during the month of March for Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI.

Currently, Cst. Costello chairs the Small Business Committee for the new North Star Arena that is being constructed in North Rustico.  This committee is made up of a number of volunteers, building relationships and seeking sponsorships and funding for the new facility, under the Capital Fundraising Campaign Project.

File: 2021376588

A two month investigation by Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit cannabis products, two replica firearms and cash.   The investigation consisted of undercover purchases over a 6 week period that involved Police placing orders from an illicit online website and ended with a coordinated operation that resulted in two suspect arrested during an undercover purchase in Charlottetown and a simultaneous search conducted at a residence in West Covehead.   A large portion of the deliveries made by the suspects were in Charlottetown City limits.

Police seized over $30,000 dollars worth of edible cannabis products (gummies, cake squares, cookies), cannabis buds, cannabis shatter, illegal cigarettes and cash.

Two males, 24 and 47 years old and a 57 year old female, all from West Covehead, have been charged under the Cannabis Act sections 9(1)(a)(iv) distribution of illicit cannabis and 9(2) possess cannabis for the purpose of distribution.

All charged parties have been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Files: 2021560828

At 2:30 pm yesterday (April 26), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a tractor trailer driver not following public health guidelines during a delivery.

The driver had just arrived on PEI an hour before and was scheduled to drop off his load of merchandise at a City store.   He proceeded to exit his truck and get into a vehicle and went for a drive with a friend whom is a PEI resident. He later returned to his truck and left the store prior to Police attending. With the assistance of the E-Watch cameras, Police were able to locate the direction of travel of the tractor trailer and located it on the arterial highway and pulled it over.  A 26 year old Ontario male was issued a $1000 dollar ticket in violation of the Public Health Act.  Off Island truck drivers making deliveries are required to remain in their trucks at all times.

The investigation in relation to the driver of the other vehicle that picked up the truck driver is ongoing.

Charlottetown Police Services have charged two drivers in separate occurrences over the weekend.

File: 2021554122

At 00:52 am Sunday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on University Avenue.  Officers located the vehicle and pulled it over.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 35 year old  Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after he provided breath samples that were almost three (3) times the legal limit.  The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

File: 2021558953

At 2:10 am this morning (April 26), Charlottetown Police Service responded to a single vehicle collision on St Peters Road.   Police determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  The driver was not injured.

A 53 year old  Stratford male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after he provided breath samples that were over three (3) times the legal limit.  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.