Disturbance Leads to Charges
While on routine patrol at 3:00 am Sunday morning, Police observed a male that was causing a disturbance on Kent Street.
The male was intoxicated and disrupting other patrons of a local business. Police arrested the male for causing a disturbance at which point he became aggressive. A 22 year old Pownal male has been charged with causing a disturbance, resisting arrest and two counts of assaulting a Police Officer.
The accused spent the night in jail and was later released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Charlottetown Police Services responded to two separate occurrences of domestic violence that have lead to charges being laid.
On Saturday morning, Police responded to a complaint of a disturbance. The investigation has led to 36 year old Charlottetown male being charged with Assault.
Later that same day, another, unrelated complaint was received. That investigation has led to a 61 year old Charlottetown male being charged with Assault.
In both cases the victims did not require medical attention. Both individual have been released from custody with no contact conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Two separate charges for refusing to provide breath samples were laid Saturday morning.
While on routine patrol at approximately 1:50 am, Police noticed a vehicle parked on Sydney Street with a female slumped over the steering wheel. Officers woke the female and determined that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. A 30 year old Central Bedeque female was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample.
A few hours later at 4:50 am, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a single vehicle collision on Riverside Drive. The vehicle struck a traffic sign in the center of the round about. The driver of the vehicle was not injured but displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested. A 52 year old Charlottetown man was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample.
Both individuals will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.
Charlottetown Police Services are warning local businesses that counterfeit 100 and 50 dollar bills are being passed to unsuspecting business employees. Since December 9th, Police have received 3 separate reports of counterfeit money. Employees should be vigilant when accepting bills from customers.
The bills resemble the newer Polymer notes currently in circulation, but are slightly off in color and have taped on security features.
On December 11th, Police received a complaint that a male was attempting to pass counterfeit bills at a business on University Avenue. A plain clothes Officer with the Street Crime Unit was in the area at that time and was able to quickly locate and arrest the male. A 26 year old Charlottetown man was subsequently charged with uttering counterfeit money and breach of Probation. He was released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Anyone with information may contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
On Tuesday Charlottetown Police Services participated in the Annual Turkey Drive in support of the Upper Room Food Bank.
Islanders were yet again quick to show their support with 111 turkeys donated and over $1500.00 in monetary donations. These donations will help many families during the Holiday Season.
THANK YOU to all who participated and donated.
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Charges have been laid in connection to the stolen Dodge Journey reported to media yesterday.
While on routine patrol last night on Euston Street, Police located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen Dodge Journey and conducted a traffic stop. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen and the male driver was arrested. A male passenger that had been inside the vehicle and had exited the vehicle upon Police arrival was also arrested a short time later for an outstanding arrest warrant.
The driver, a 33 year old Charlotttetown man has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and breach of probation. The other male, a 23 year old Charlottetown man was arrested on the outstanding warrant and charged with failing to appear in court.
Both males remain in custody and will appear in court this morning.
UPDATE (Dec 12 – 7:00 am) – The vehicle has been recovered.
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Charlottetown Police Services are investigating the theft of a vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon.
The vehicle is a silver/light grey 2011 Dodge Journey, bearing PEI dealership plate DL1598. It was last seen on the Sherwood Road.
Actual vehicle pictured below.
Anyone with information regarding this theft or any vehicle sittings may contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Charlottetown Police School Resource Officers Cst MacKay and Cst Keizer conducted the presentation “ Picture This “ to grade 7, 8 & 9 students from Queen Charlotte Jr High School.
Charlottetown Police School Resource Officers in conjunction with Student Services have developed a new program entitled “Picture This”.
The program focuses on the impact of harassment, social media (positive and negative), youth intimate images and the legal and mental consequences associated to these actions.
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Charlottetown Police Services are requesting the public’s help in identifying the female 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).
TURKEY DRIVE – Tuesday Dec 10th (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Where: West Royalty Superstore – 680 University Avenue
Charlottetown Police Services is looking forward to participating in the Annual Turkey Drive in support of the Upper Room Food Bank. Police Officers will be collecting Turkeys and trying to fill the back of the Police vehicle. In addition to Turkeys, cash donations will also be accepted. CBC’s Jay Scotland will also be in attendance.
