Counterfeit US 100 Bills – Public Advisory

Charlottetown Police Services are currently investigating four (4) separate occurrences where counterfeit US 100 dollar bills are being passed to un-suspecting businesses.

Business owners and the public are being advised about these bills in circulation.   Upon examination, it’s obvious these bills are fake.   The words “Movie Prop Use Only” is printed on the front and back.

If you’ve fallen victim, please contact Police of your jurisdiction to report it.  Actual fake bill image is below.

Anyone with information regarding this crime 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).

File: 2024630316

While on routine patrol at 2:15 am Saturday morning (May 11), Officers pulled over a vehicle that had been driving in an erratic manner on Kent Street. The male driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 19  year old Brackley PEI male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above the legal limit.

The accused was 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: 2024531506

Charlottetown Police Services are investigating a misuse of credit card occurrence and seeking public assistance in identifying these two male suspects.

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).

File: 2024590961

At approximately 7:45 pm Friday evening (May 3), Charlottetown Police Services responded to an erratic driving complaint in the area of Buchanan Drive.  Officers located the vehicle stationary in a business parking lot.  Upon speaking with the driver, Officers determined that he was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  He was brought back to the Police Station and refused to provide breath samples.

A 28 year old  West Covehead male has been charged with refusing to provide a breath sample upon demand 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.

At approximately 7:20 pm last night (Apr 30), Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Major Crime Unit and the Rapid Tactical Deployment & Containment Team arrested without incident 35 year old Michael BEBEE at a business establishment on Belvedere Avenue.

Charlottetown Police Services were contacted by Toronto Police Services late last week requesting assistance with tips they had received indicating that Michael BEBEE may be on PEI evading a Canada Wide warrant for his arrest.   BEBEE was wanted for a Murder that occurred  July 23, 2023  in Toronto.  Following the arrest, BEBEE was lodge at the Provincial Correctional Centre.  Homicide Detectives from the Toronto Police Service will be traveling to PEI to transport him back to Ontario in the coming days.

Michael BEBEE is listed as #1 on Canada’s 25 most wanted persons on the Bolo Program.  The Bolo (Be on the lookout) Program is a breakthrough initiative leveraging social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted and possibly be eligible for awards up to $100,000 dollars.  Since 2018, the program actively cooperates with many Canadian and US law enforcement agencies as well as Crime Stoppers.  Link for their website is:   www.boloprogram.org/

File: 2024532349

Shortly after midnight this morning (Apr 23), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a possible impaired driver on Prince Street, the complainant told Police that the vehicle had been parked and running for a half hour.  Police located the stationary vehicle with a male in the drivers seat passed out with a can of beer in the cup holder.  The Officer woke the male up and  determined that he was showing signs of  being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 43  year old Stratford male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

The accused 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 9:30 pm Wednesday night (April 17), the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit with assistance from the Charlottetown Police Services Rapid Tactical Deployment & Containment Team conducted a targeted traffic stop on Grafton Street and arrested two males and one female for drug offences. Subsequently, both units executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Fitzroy Street and arrested a third male inside the residence.

Officers seized over half a kilogram of cocaine, 274 oxycodone/percocet tablets,  drug paraphernalia and  $2271.00 dollars in cash.

Tracy CURRAN from Glenwilliam, PEI and Craig SAVIDANT from Charlottetown have been charged with CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.  They have been released on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Blake WOOD from Victoria Cross, PEI has been charged with CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and CDSA 5(2) – Possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking.  Timothy CHANDLER from Charlottetown has been  charged with CDSA 5(2) –  Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.  Both have been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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: 2024480215

At 8:35pm Friday evening (Apr 12), Charlottetown Police Services responded to several complaints of a male that had damaged a Hotel room and was on foot  north of the Perimeter Highway on the Brackley Point Road and had struck a passing vehicle with a Hammer.

Upon arrival, Police were informed that the male had returned to his Hotel room.   Police located the male and arrested him without incident.   He was brought to the QEH for evaluation, then lodged in jail for the night.

As a result of the investigation, a 29 year old Cornwall male has been charged with mischief over $5000 dollars and causing a disturbance.  He has since been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

File: 2024480253

At 8:30 pm Friday evening (Apr 12), Charlottetown Police Services and Charlottetown Fire Department responded to a business parking lot on Riverside Drive in response to a pick up truck that was on fire.

As emergency crews arrived on scene, the pickup truck was fully engulfed.   There was no risk to the public and no one sustained any injuries. Police have deemed the fire accidental.

Police did charge the driver, a 44 year old Stratford male with possession of property obtained by crime, when Officers discovered that the vehicle license plate was stolen.   The accused was released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services is warning residents and businesses of a text scam where a message is sent indicating that they have been issued a parking citation either within the City or from another City and that they should follow a Charlottetown City self serve portal to make payment . An image of a text message received is attached for reference. The City will never text residents to ask directly for financial payments.

If you’ve received a text message:

• Do not reply or click on any links, simply delete the message and block the number.
• If you have replied and have provided personal information or sent payment, please call your local Police non-emergency line.

Visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for more information on protecting yourself from a potential phishing scam.