Air Support Unit – Emergency Preparedness and Survey Assessment

The Charlottetown Police Services has been requested to capture aerial video footage of City’s waterfront area in preparation for Hurricane Teddy’s arrival. The CPS’s newly formed Air Support Unit will deploy our Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) – FLIR SkyRanger R70 to complete this request and have been granted Nav Canada approval to do so.

Prior to any flight, the CPS will file a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) and obtain approval from NAV Canada. These NOTAMs are published on Nav Canada’s web page (navcanada.ca).

Flight Time – 9:00 AM -11:00 AM, Monday, September 21, 2020.

Locations:

Shoreline Riprap and Retaining Walls
from extension of Brighton Rd at Queen Elizabeth Dr intersection (Victoria Park Pool)
around to Fort Edward, beyond to Government Pond outfall near Beaconsfield,
beyond to Navy Quay outfall,
and beyond to Paoli’s Wharf condos
Shoreline riprap perimeter of Confederation Landing Park

Shoreline Riprap Abutting
Water St Parkway from MECL Pump house to Grafton St intersection

Shoreline Riprap
Perimeter of Charlottetown Wastewater Treatment Plant

Charlottetown Police Services assisted with traffic control during the “Take back the night march” held Thursday night.  Police vehicles led and trailed the participants.  A group of about 150 people marched through the streets of Charlottetown.  They started at the Coles Building on Richmond Street and ended in Victoria Park.

The march was coordinated by the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre and aimed to raise awareness of gender-based violence, and called for solutions to it through systematic and institutional change.

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Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint yesterday afternoon (5:45 pm) of a disturbance that occurred on Spring Park Road.

Upon Police arrival, the female victim told Police that a male had walked by her residence and her dog, which was tied on a rope. began barking at the male as he walked by.  The male confronted the female about her barking dog and ended up spitting on her and left the area.

Police located the male a short time later and arrested him for assault.

A 41 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with assault and was released on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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Shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a large gathering at a residence on St Peters Road.

Upon Police arrival, a large group estimated to be over 50 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 20 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.

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On Saturday night at approximately 11:45 pm, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male fighting at a business on Kent street.  Police were told that the male had assaulted a patron at the establishment and had left prior to Police arrival.

The suspect was located a short time later on Queen Street and was arrested.  A 34 year old Cornwall male has been charged with Assault, Causing a Disturbance, Resist Arrest and Fail to comply with a Release Order.  The accused was released with conditions on Sunday and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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

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).

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

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).

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Charlottetown Police Services would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed a disturbance near the intersection of Victoria Park Roadway and Kent Street on Sunday evening at approximately 7:30 pm.

The incident involved two vehicles, a red SUV and a grey SUV.  The two males from each vehicle were involved in a verbal argument that led to a physical altercation.

Both involved males have been identified and spoken to, however Police are looking to speak with any independent witnesses that may have seen what took place.

Anyone that may have witness this incident is asked to contact the Charlottetown Police Services by calling 902-629-4172.

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Charlottetown Police Services are investigating two separate occurrences of broken windows at the Winsloe Soccer Clubhouse.

On August 31st Police responded to a complaint of a broken window on the Winsloe clubhouse.  It was determined that the damage was caused by a golf ball.

On September 4th, another window sustained damage when again a golf ball broke through the window.  This incident may have occurred sometime between Sept 3rd 8:30 pm and Friday Sept 4th 6:30 pm.

Anyone with information regarding these occurrences 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).

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On 2020-09-05 at 1040AM Charlottetown Police Service responded to a 911 call alleging that a male had been stabbed at Wash World on North River Rd. and the assailant had stolen a vehicle to flee from the scene. The victim of the stabbing, a 21 yr. old Charlottetown man, received minor, non-threatening injuries after he became involved in a struggle with the assailant who attempted to steal his vehicle. The victim was able to fend off the assailant who then turned his attention to a second victim, a 61 yr. old Charlottetown man. The assailant , who was still brandishing the knife, threatened the second victim prior to the assailant stealing his vehicle. (A 2013 brown Ford Escape).

Shortly after 3PM Charlottetown Police were alerted through the LPR (license plate recognition system) that the stolen motor vehicle was in the down town area. Police patrols located the vehicle being driven East on Kent St. crossing Queen St. Police attempted to stop the stolen vehicle on Kent St but the driver refused to stop and fled from police. Police pursued the stolen vehicle throughout several City streets in efforts to stop and arrest the assailant. Police terminated the pursuit on Rte #2 in Winsloe as the risk to public safety became too great due to the assailant’s driving behavior.

All Island police agencies were advised of the incident and provided a description of the stolen vehicle. Shortly after 4 PM Queens district RCMP with the assistance of Summerside Police Service encountered the stolen vehicle in Kensington, and after a brief pursuit, police were successful in stopping the vehicle.

As a result of this incident Charlottetown Police have charged a 29 Yr. old Pleasant Grove man with;

•  Attempted robbery with an offensive weapon.
• Robbery with an offensive weapon.
• Assault with a weapon
• Flight from police.
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
• Fail to comply with a probation order.
• Possession of Methamphetamine.

The male remains in custody at the Provincial Correctional Center and will be brought before the courts on Tuesday September 8^th at 10 AM.

The injured victim in this incident was treated and released from the QEH.

The Accused is not known to either of the victims in this incident which appears to have been random.