Theft from Vehicles – Charges Laid
Charlottetown Police Services have laid several charges in relation to stolen credit cards (stolen from unlocked vehicles) and used at several City businesses.
The investigations have led to the arrest of a 35 year old Charlottetown male. The male was arrested early this morning and remains in custody awaiting a remand hearing scheduled for later today. The accused has been charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Trespass at Night
- Fraudulent use of a Credit Card
- Breach of Probation (3 counts)
The accused also has 7 other pending charges before the courts.
With the warmer weather upon us, Police would like to remind the public to be proactive and practice a few preventative steps in curbing theft from vehicles:
- Do not leave any valuables such as wallets, purses, electronics and vehicle keys inside your vehicle, even when locked
- Always lock you vehicle doors
File: 2020663571
At 4:55 pm on Sunday afternoon, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on the Perimeter Highway. Police were able to locate the vehicle and pulled it over. The driver displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested. The driver, a 37 year old North Milton man provided breath sample over three times the legal limit and was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
The accused spent the night in jail, was released the following day and 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: 2020652499
At approximately 2:00pm on Friday afternoon, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male displaying a hand gun near a residence on Alley Street.
Police were able to locate the suspect male and determined that he was carrying a replica hand gun (realistic looking bb gun).
A 47 year old Charlottetown man has been charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and causing a disturbance. He was released with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
File: 2020654784
At approximately 9:30 pm on Friday evening, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of someone ramming their vehicle into another parked vehicle in a parking lot on Lower Malpeque Road.
Upon arrival Police located the suspect vehicle. The driver displayed signs of impairment by drugs and was arrested. The investigation has led to a 45 year old Charlottetown man being charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and mischief under $5000 dollars. The male was brought to the QE hospital where a blood demand was ordered. Impaired driving charges are pending the toxicology results of the blood sample.
The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Charlottetown police officers say positive messages written in chalk on the sidewalk outside the police station are “very touching” — especially since they come from youths.
The anonymous messages include “we appreciate your work” and “thanks for keeping us all safe.” There are also hearts and words such as loving, outgoing and incredible.
Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell said police noticed the messages on Monday, and everybody at the station has been talking about it.
“It’s not uncommon for people to show appreciation to first responders and police by dropping stuff off,” he said.
“But when we saw the sidewalk messages and knowing that they were left by youth, and the tone of the messages really touched us in a different way.”
MacConnell said like any organization, the police department has had to adapt to the challenges of COVID-19. He said morale is “very, very good.”
“As first responders we’ve gained a new respect for other front-line people in this battle of COVID, like people who work in grocery stores and other professions. Everyone’s stepped up and, you know, kind of proud to be part of that community.”
Files: 2020609606 & 2020611607
Charlottetown Police Services have charged two individuals with impaired driving in two separate occurrences.
At approximately 5:00pm Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver that was travelling from Stratford area into the City. Police located the suspect vehicle parked on Queen Street with the driver still seated behind the wheel. The driver displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested. A 30 year old Charlottetown man was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
At approximately 11:25 pm Police responded to a two vehicle collision on Mount Edward Road. Upon Police arrival, witnesses told Police that one of the drivers involved in the collision had left the scene on foot. Police located the male driver a short distance away and determined that he was impaired by alcohol and was arrested. A 50 year old Charlottetown man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date. There were no reported injuries.
Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.
File: 2020606526
At approximately 12:50 am this morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a single vehicle collision that occurred at the corner of Euston and Esher Street. The vehicle had rolled onto it’s side and came to rest against a utility pole.
Police determined that the uninjured driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was displaying signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.
The driver, a 47 year old Charlottetown man was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and 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: 2020511040
Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a Robbery that occurred at a residence on Queen Street last night at approximately 11:45 pm.
The investigation has led to the arrest of two Charlottetown men. Both men, 47 and 34 years old, were subsequently charged with Robbery with a weapon (baseball bat). The accused men were released on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
This was not a random act, the victim and the two charged men knew each other.
File: 2020484168
Charlottetown Police Services have charged a 35 year old Charlottetown man in connection to a residential break and enter that occurred on Vic Campbell Blvd on Thursday last week.
Police had responded to the residential break and enter where a significant amount of items were stolen from the residence. Neighbourhood inquiries and review of video surveillance led officers to the identification of the suspect who was later located and arrested.
The accused has been charged with Break and Enter and Breach of Probation, he has been released on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
File: 2020483286
Charlottetown Police Services have laid assault and uttering threats charges against a 30 year old Charlottetown man.
The incident occurred Wednesday night at the couples residence and was reported to Police on Thursday. The accused was released on conditions to have no contact with the victim and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
