Vehicle Collision – Police Seeking Witnesses
File: 2021311867
Last night (March 9th) at 7:45 pm, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a vehicle collision on Green Street.
The collision occurred in front of a residence at 97 Green Street when a white Mitsubishi ran into a vehicle and left the scene prior to Police arriving.
Police were able to locate the Mitsubishi vehicle and driver a short time later. Police would like to speak with anyone that witnessed the collision or may have video surveillance of the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to either contact Charlottetown Police Services by calling 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Files: 2021287397. 2021299173, 2021299450
Since last Thursday (March 4th), Charlottetown Police Services have responded to responded to six (6) separate complaints of a large gatherings at City residences. Three (3) $1000 dollar tickets were issued in violation of section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 6 people.
On Thursday night at 8:05 pm, a 40 year old male was issued a violation ticket. (2021287397)
On Sunday morning at 1:30 am, a 22 year old male was issued a violation ticket. (2021299173)
On Sunday morning at 4:35 am, a 24 year old female was issued a violation ticket. (2021299450)
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-circuit-breaker-measures-march-4-2021
File: 2021298149
While on routine patrol at approximately 9:00 pm on Saturday (March 6), Officers observed a vehicle driving on Hillsborough Street with no lights on. The vehicle was pulled over on Great George Street. The vehicle driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.
A 32 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. 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: 2021 275781
As a result of an ongoing shoplifting investigation, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the MacCallum Road in Marshfield. Police were able to confirm that the item shoplifted was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace, that item was recovered during the search of the residence.
Police have charged 36 year old Kyle Palmer with possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation. He was released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
File: 2021270830
At approximately 5:00 pm yesterday (March 1), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on North River Road. The vehicle was located a short time later on Riverside Drive and was pulled over. The vehicle driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.
A 37 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. 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: 2021260151
At 4:00 am Saturday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a single vehicle collision that occurred on the UPEI campus near the soccer turf field. The driver had minor injuries that were treated by IEMS on scene. Police determined that the driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.
A 19 year old Summerside 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: 2021265511
On Sunday shortly after 1:00 pm, Charlottetown Police Service responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle in a parking lot on Kensington Road. Police determined that the driver was 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.
Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.
File: 2021 249818
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 Hillsborough Street yesterday.
The search resulted in the seizure of:
- 120 grams of crystal meth (approximate street value of $18,000 dollars)
- 251 tablets/capsules of various prescription pills such as hydromorphone, Ritalin, Alprazolam and Zolpidem.
- 109 grams of cannabis
- $7900.00 cash
- Replica firearm and machete
- Scale and other packaging materials
A 27 year old female and a 34 year old male, both from Charlottetown have been charged with:
- 5 counts of CDSA 5(2) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a weapon
- Breach of Probation
Both appeared in court this morning and have been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit are currently at the scene of a drug investigation taking place at a residence on Hillsborough Street. There is no risk to the public. More information will be provided tomorrow.
In response to public complaints of vehicles not yielding to pedestrians on St Peters Road, Charlottetown Police Services conducted strategic enforcement over the last few weeks and have utilized a plain clothes Officer posing as a pedestrian.
On February 19th, Officers issued five (5) HTA (Highway Traffic Act) tickets under section 190(1) “failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk” which carries a fine of $275.00 dollars.
On February 23rd, Officers returned to the same area and issued five (5) more tickets under the same section 190(1).
Police will continue strategic enforcement throughout the City.
Police would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers to pay attention to cross walks and yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. It is also the pedestrians responsibility to use caution at crosswalks – do not assume drivers have seen you, make eye contact and wait for the vehicle to stop, pay particular attention if you are crossing a 4 lane road such as University Avenue, ensure all lanes of traffic have stopped and proceed with caution.
File: 2021235968
At 10:45 am yesterday morning (Feb 22), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint that a Taxi driver had just had her wallet and cell phone stolen by a male being dropped off at a location on the Kensington Road.
Officers were directed to a building in which the male had entered. A search of that building resulted with the arrest of the male suspect. The suspect had broken into an unoccupied unit while inside the building and was found to be in possession of four knives on his person.
A 27 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with theft under $5000 dollars, obtain transportation by fraud, break and enter and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He has been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
