Two Incidents of Large Gatherings – Fines Issued

Files: 20201414552 & 20201414569

Charlottetown Police Services responded to two separate and unrelated complaints of large gatherings shortly after 11:40 pm Friday night.

The first was reported at 11:44 pm where Police responded to a residence on North River Road.  Upon Police arrival, a large group estimated to be 80 people was observed in and around the residential property.  Police spoke to the property representative and instructed him to have the guests leave as they were exceeding the maximum of 15 persons guideline established by the Provincial Chief Public Health Officer.  The group complied and dispersed without incident. A 17 year old Charlottetown male was issued a $1000 fine under section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 15 people.

The second complaint was received at 11:48 pm where Police responded to a residence on Sheffield Crescent.  That residence had about 50 people gathering.  In this case, a 23 year old Charlottetown male was issued a $1000 fine under section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 15 people.

File: 20201399892

At 2:30 pm yesterday afternoon, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a suspicious persons complaint on Mariners Drive.  The complainant described seeing two males wearing face coverings such as a balaclava running from a vehicle and returning a short time later with a bag in hand and leaving the area in the same vehicle.

A responding officer attempted the pull the suspect vehicle over but it fled at a high rate of speed heading east on Route 2 outside of the City.  The pursuit was discontinue for the safety of the public.

With the assistance from Queens RCMP, the suspect vehicle was located in the Brackley area about 90 minutes after the initial complaint.  Five suspects were arrested on scene, one of which was wearing an “ankle bracelet” Electronic Monitoring.

The investigation into the suspicious activity resulted in the discovery of a “Home Invasion” break and enter into a residence on Mariners Drive.  A lone female was at the residence at the time of the offence and was not injured.   This was not a random occurrence, the home owner and suspect were known to each other.

Four of the five suspects remain in custody and will appear in court later today for a remand hearing.

A 33 year old Degros Marsh male has been charged with Robbery, flight from Police, dangerous driving, and breach of probation.

A 24 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with Robbery.

A 25 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with Robbery, Breach of Probation (x2) and fail to comply with an Undertaking.

A 34 year old Charlottetown male, whom was wearing an “ankle bracelet” Electronic Monitoring, has been charged with Robbery, Breach of Probation (x2) and fail to comply with a Release Order.

File: 20201346982

Charlottetown Police Services are requesting the public’s help in identifying the male depicted in the attached image.

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: 20201396488

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male causing a disturbance at a business on Kent Street last night at 10:30 pm.

As a result of the investigation, Police charged a 24 year old Regina male with assault.  The accused spent the night in jail and will be released this morning with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Sept 23, 2020 – UPDATE – The stolen vehicle has been recovered.

File: 20201367770

Charlottetown Police Services are investigating the theft of a vehicle that occurred this morning at approximately 3:00 am (Sept 18). The vehicle had been parked at a residence on Young Street.

The vehicle is a white 2019 Honda CRV, bearing PEI plate 8SL.  Picture of actual vehicle below.

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: 20201388065

On September 21st shortly after 3:00 pm, Charlottetown Police Service responded to a minor two vehicle collision on Capital Drive.  While interacting with one of the drivers, Police determined that he 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.

A 52 year old Charlottetown man was released from custody with a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle was impounded for 60 days.

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

File: 20201375931

At 12:30 pm on Saturday (Sept 18), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a call of suspicious activity at a residence on Westridge Crescent.

Upon arrival, Police located 3 individuals in the process of removing items from the residence.  All three individuals were subsequently arrested for Break and Enter.

A 39 year old Stratford male, a 31 year old Charlottetown male and a 34 year old Charlottetown female were charged with Break and Enter.  Both males were released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.  The female remains in custody.  She was serving a conditional sentence order (house arrest) at the time of this offence.

File: 20201379499

Shortly after 10:00 pm on Saturday night, Charlottetown Police “clocked” a vehicle in the south bound lane on University Avenue driving at 128 km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr speed zone.

The vehicle was pulled over and a 19 year old driver was issued an 880.00 dollar speeding ticket and the vehicle was towed and impounded for 24 hours.

File Number: 20201219855

As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit with the assistance from the Uniformed Patrol Division and the Rapid Tactical Deployment Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Westridge Crescent at 9:00 pm on Friday (Sept 18th).

The search resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine, crack cocaine and cash.

A 51 year old Charlottetown male was arrested on scene and taken into custody.  The male was on Parole at the time and has since had his Parole revoked.  The male facing one charge of Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  The male will remain in custody on the Parole violation and will appear in Court on the new charge at a later date.

File: 20201373515

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of domestic violence at 11:55 pm on Friday (Sep 18).  The assault occurred at a Charlottetown business which had video surveillance and captured the assault. The female victim did not require any medical treatment.

Despite the female victim being uncooperative with Police and refusing to provide a statement, Police were able to lay one assault charge against a 34 year old New Brunswick man based on the video footage of the incident.

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