Assist to Identify – Misuse of Credit Card

File: 20241153782

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance with identifying these individuals who used the tap feature on a stolen credit card to purchase merchandise at a local store in Charlottetown.

Anyone with information regarding this individual 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).

UPDATE: Aug 14 @ 11:00am

Charlottetown Fire Department with assistance from Charlottetown Police Services completed their investigation into a fire at an encampment on the property of St. Paul’s Church, 101 Prince Street and concluded that the fire was accidental.

File: 20241151872

At approximately 3:00am Saturday morning (Aug 10), Charlottetown Police Services and Charlottetown Fire Department responded to a fire on the property of St Paul’s Church located at 101 Prince Street.

The site of the fire is an encampment that was set up by foreign workers.   Some protesters were on site during the fire and no injuries were reported to Police at that time.

The investigation is ongoing and Police ask that anyone with information or that may have video to contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File: 20241152106

A male that was dropped off at the Provincial Shelter on Park Street Saturday morning by Police from another jurisdiction has been charged following a string of property damage occurrences.

A 4:00am Saturday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male throwing bricks into vehicle windows and business windows. Police attended and learned that a male had been in the area and had damaged several vehicles and business windows.  A witness provided Police with a description of the male.   Other responding Officers located a male matching the description a short time later on Fitzroy Street and arrested him.

At present, there are 7 businesses and residences along with several vehicles that sustained damage amounting to thousands of dollars of repair bills.  Police are asking the public to report similar occurrences if they have not already done so.  The male was causing this damage between the hours of 00:45 am to 4:00 am Saturday morning (Aug 10).

A 34 year old Dunstaffnage male has been charged with 7 counts of mischief under $5000 dollars.   He appeared in court Sunday and has been remanded in custody.   Further charges are pending as Police expect to receive and lay additional damage to property charges.

Charlottetown Police Services charged two drivers with impaired driving over the weekend.

At approximately 2:15 am Saturday morning (Aug 10), while on routine patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner on Kent Street and pulled it over on Edward Street.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 26 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

Shortly after midnight  Sunday morning (Aug 11), while on routine patrol, Officers observed a vehicle hit a curb on University Avenue and conducted a traffic stop on Eden Street.  The driver whom was too young to possess a drivers license displayed signs of being impaired and was arrested.

A 15 year old Charlottetown male was charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were almost twice the legal limit.

Both accused  males were released from custody will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public  to  plan ahead and never get behind the wheel when their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

The Police Service wishes to thank concerned citizens for reporting possible impaired drivers.   The public is encouraged to report instances of suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

File: 20241154155

At approximately 3:30 pm on Saturday (Aug 10), Charlottetown Police Services along with  Charlottetown Fire Department and IEMS responded to a single vehicle collision at the Riverside Drive/Garfield Street roundabout.

The driver of an SUV travelling southbound on Riverside Drive suffered a medical emergency and failed to negotiate the round about, leaving the roadway and collided with a utility pole.  The vehicle had two passengers. One of the passengers, a 78 year old female, was fatally injured and was deceased on scene.   The driver and other passenger were transported to the QEH with undetermined injuries.

The area was blocked to traffic to allow the Charlottetown Police collision re-constructionist conduct it’s investigation.   Police and other first responders offer their condolences to the families affected during this difficult time.  We also wish to thank an off duty Nurse, other citizens that stopped to assist and an on duty RCMP Officer for providing assistance on scene.

Charlottetown Police Services charged two drivers with impaired driving over the weekend.

At approximately 1:40 am Saturday morning (Aug 3rd), Charlottetown Police responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Kent Street.  The complainant informed Police that a male was in a stationary vehicle and had vomited out of the driver side window. Officers located the vehicle  and determined that driver was impaired by alcohol.  He was arrested and brought back to the Police Station to provide breath samples.

A 33 year old  Saint-Zotique Quebec male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

At approximately 4:15 am Sunday morning (Aug 4th), while on routine patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle driving erratically and conducted a traffic stop on Enman Crescent.   The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.

A 20 year old Scotchfort PEI male was charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above the legal limit.

Both accused  males were released from custody will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public  to  plan ahead and never get behind the wheel when their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

The Police Service wishes to thank concerned citizens for reporting possible impaired drivers.   The public is encouraged to report instances of suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

At approximately 5:00 pm yesterday (July 29), the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit with assistance from Patrol Officers executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Park Avenue.

Officers seized 2.7 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine (over $130,000 street value), drug paraphernalia indicative of drug trafficking, three cell phones and over $3000.00 dollars in cash.

Lawrence Jonathan ELLIS has been charged with CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court on Thursday.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File: 20241023793

Charlottetown Police Services is seeking public assistance with identifying this individual who used the tap feature on a stolen credit card to purchase merchandise at a local store in Charlottetown.

Anyone with information regarding this individual 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).

Charlottetown Police Services had a busy weekend investigating impaired driving in Charlottetown.

Early Friday morning, while on routine patrol, Officers observed a vehicle speeding and driving in an erratic manner along several streets and effected a traffic stop on Rosemount Drive.  Based on the driving evidence, the driver was arrested for dangerous driving.  While interacting with the driver, the Officer determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was brought back to the station for breath samples.  A 39 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.  He also faces the additional charge of dangerous driving.

At 2:30 am Saturday morning, Officers conducted a roadside checkpoint on Water Street.  During this checkpoint, three drivers were arrested for impaired driving:

• A young male, graduated driver (G sticker) showed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.  He provided breath samples that were below the legal limit and was not charged with impaired driving, however, there is zero alcohol tolerance for graduated drivers and as such, the Charlottetown male received an automatic 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle was towed.
• A 21 year old Belfast, PEI male was arrested for impaired driving.  He provided breath samples that were over the legal limit and was charged with impaired driving.
• The third arrest resulted with a 28 year old Stratford male being charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

At approximately 8:00 pm Saturday evening, an Officer pulled a vehicle over for running a red light at the intersection of Belvedere and Mount Edward Road.  The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.  A 35 year old Stratford male was charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above twice the legal limit.

At 2:20 am Sunday morning, an Officer attempted to pull a vehicle over on Great George Street however, the vehicle did not initially stop and collided with another vehicle that was moving over to the right for the Police vehicle with it’s emergency equipment activated.   The collision was minor and no injuries were sustained.  The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and was arrested.  The male driver provided breath samples that were below the legal limit and was served with a seven day driving suspension.  Highway Traffic Act charges are pending, the file is still under investigation.

At 2:30 am Sunday morning, Officers conducted another roadside checkpoint on Euston Street.  Officers dealt with a male that displayed signs of impairment, he was arrested and provided breath samples that were just below the legal limit.  He was released from custody with a seven day driving suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

All individuals charged with impaired driving have been released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public  to  plan ahead and never get behind the wheel when their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

The Police Service wishes to thank concerned citizens for reporting possible impaired drivers.   The public is encouraged to report instances of suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

File: 2024835050

Charlottetown Police Services is investigating a case of property damage occurring at City Hall on Queen Street on June 16, 2024 at 2:00am.

Anyone with information regarding this individual 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).