CPS Assists in Edmonton Homicide Investigation

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit, in collaboration with Edmonton Police Service, located and arrested 47-year-old John Joseph MacArthur. With support from the Tactical Response and Street Crime Units, the arrest was made at a residence in South Melville.

MacArthur had a Canada-wide warrant related to an ongoing homicide investigation in Edmonton. He was apprehended without incident and has been transported to Edmonton for remand and future court appearances.

This investigation has demonstrated the importance of inter-jurisdictional intelligence-gathering and cooperation. CPS would like to commend the Edmonton Police Service for their steadfast approach, collaborative efforts and professionalism.

File No. 2025-1839402

On Friday, March 13, 2026, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested two individuals, a 36-year-old male and 31-year-old female, following an investigation that was supported by Canada Post Postal Inspectors.

The Street Crime Unit, with support from the Tactical Response Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant at a residence on Water Street.  Officers seized half a kilogram (502 grams) of crystal methamphetamine, 187 (Dilaudid) hydromorphone pills, bear spray, cell phones and other items consistent with drug trafficking.

36-year-old Tyler Lannigan and 31-year-old Shianne Ashford have been charged with:

• Possession (of crystal methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of hydromorphone) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (s. 88 CCC)

Both individuals were remanded in custody and will appear in court on March 19, 2026.

This investigation underscores CPS’ commitment to disrupting the illicit drug trade in our community. This work requires coordinated efforts from several specialized units within Charlottetown Police Services including Street Crime, Forensic Identification and Tactical Response, along with support from other partner agencies.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064, submit a tip below, or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peicrimestoppers.com.

File No. 2026-316011

On Friday March 13, 2026, Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Tactical Response Unit, arrested 28-year-old Dario Raitano-Chenell and executed a search warrant at his residence.

While investigating an unrelated drug trafficking file, police learned that Raitano-Chenell had sold a shotgun to a known drug trafficker who was recently arrested and charged by CPS.

The arrest and search warrant at Raitano-Chenell’s residence led to the seizure of three firearms – a semi-automatic carbine rifle, a bolt action rifle, and a semi-automatic rifle – more than 1,100 rounds of various ammunition, as well as replica handguns, a machete and a scope.  Officers also seized seven grams of methamphetamine from the residence, along with a small amount of crack cocaine from Raitano-Chenell’s person at the time of arrest.

Raitano-Chenell was charged with weapons (firearm) trafficking (s. 99 CCC). He was remanded into custody, and will be back in court on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding suspected illegal activity is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064, submit a tip below, or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peicrimestoppers.com.

File No. 2026-330672

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Charlottetown Police Services were called to a business on Kent Street. Police arrived with minutes of the call being received and located a male victim outside.

The 52-year-old male victim sustained a serious stab wound as a result of a physical altercation involving a knife. He was treated in hospital for his injury and later released. The male suspect, 20-year-old Denver MacNabb, was arrested on scene and treated in hospital for minor injuries before being taken to the Provincial Correctional Centre.

MacNabb was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Attempted murder (s. 239 CCC)
• Aggravated assault (s. 268 CCC)
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (s. 88 CCC)

He was remanded and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064 or PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File No. 2026-271461

On September 16, 2025, Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) received a report of a care worker, operating under the company name Freedom First Home Care, had defrauded a Charlottetown senior of more than $200,000.

The investigation, led by the Major Crime Unit, spanned five months, and confirmed the senior’s care work, Sandra Dawn Henderson, a 53-year-old self-employed resident care worker, had made numerous transactions into her personal account over a two-year period.

On February 11, 2026, Henderson was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud over $5,000 (s. 380 CCC)

She was released on conditions and will appear in court on May 7, 2026.

How to Help Protect Seniors from Caregiver Fraud:

• monitor accounts: review bank statements regularly.
• background checks: thoroughly check references before hiring care giver support.
• stay involved: regularly visit or call to stay aware of the senior’s situation.

Anyone that believes they have been victimized by this individual, or may suspect they have been a victim of fraud, is encouraged to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064 or call PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File No. 2025-1376867

On February 20, Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) received a report of a stolen license plate. At approximately 8:00pm the next day, CPS received a report of a gas drive off from a local gas station. Surveillance footage, of the suspect, vehicle and license plate number was shared with police and the license plate was confirmed as the stolen license plate from the day before.

The investigation remained ongoing, and CPS’ E-Watch/Automated License Plate Recognition program generated an alert later that same evening. Officers from the General Patrol Unit were deployed to the area and successfully conducted a targeted traffic stop on the vehicle.

41-year-old Justin James Reynolds was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 (s. 334 CCC)
• Operating a vehicle while prohibited (s. 320 CCC)
• Possession of property obtained by crime, less than $5,000 (s. 354 CCC)

Reynolds was remanded into custody and will appear in court on February 26, 2026.

File No. 2026-232064 / 2026-238515 / 2026-237740

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and is cooperating with police. We would like to thank the community for their assistance with this matter.

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On February 2, Charlottetown Police Services received a theft report from a local grocery store. Surveillance footage was obtained, and CPS is now seeking public assistance to identify this fraud suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this individual is asked to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064, submit a tip below, or call PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

File No. 2026-151443

On February 18, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a Charlottetown residence that led to the arrest of two individuals.

As a result of the search, officers seized approximately 120.88 grams of fentanyl, 53 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a quantity of morphine pills, cash and cellphones.

39-year-old Kevin Ian Jay has been charged with:

• Possession (of fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of crystal methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC) – two counts

37-year-old Jessica Elizabeth Arsenault has been charged with:

• Possession (of fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of crystal methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose (s. 88 CCC)
• Failure to comply with a release order (s. 145 CCC)
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC)

Both have been remanded into custody and will appear in court on February 23, 2026.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity or illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064 or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File No. 2026-208085

On February 12, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Response Unit and General Patrol Unit, executed a search warrant on a Charlottetown residence that led to the arrest of five individuals connected to the sale of illegal drugs, along with the seizure of drugs and weapons. So far, 34 charges have been laid, with additional charges still pending.

As a result of the search, officers seized approximately 340 grams of cocaine, 18 grams of crack cocaine, 18 grams of ecstasy, a quantity of oxycodone, 253 grams of dried cannabis, a shotgun and shotgun ammunition, a revolver and ammunition, approximately $39,000 in cash, numerous cellphones, drug packaging materials and drug processing materials.

25-year-old Teagen Anthony James Gass has been charged with:

• Possession (of cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of opioid) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of methylenedioxyamphetamine – ecstasy) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (s. 91 CCC)
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon or restricted weapon (s. 91 CCC)
• Unsafe storage of firearm (s. 86 CCC) – two counts
• Possession of a firearm / weapon / ammunition at unauthorized place (s.93 CCC) – two counts
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (s. 88 CCC) – two counts
• Careless use of firearm (s. 86 CCC) – two counts
• Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization (s. 117 CCC) – two counts
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC)
• Distribute over 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) (s. 13 CA)
• Possess, sell, distribute, tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco (s. 121 CCC)

24-year-old Tanner James Paul Hill has been charged with:

• Possession (of cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of opioid) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Possession (of methylenedioxyamphetamine – ecstasy) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (s. 91 CCC)
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon or restricted weapon (s. 91 CCC)
• Unsafe storage of firearm (s. 86 CCC) – two counts
• Possession of a firearm / weapon / ammunition at unauthorized place (s. 93 CCC) – two counts
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (s. 88 CCC) – two counts
• Careless use of firearm (s. 86 CCC) – two counts
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC)
• Distribute over 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) (s. 13 CA)
• Possess, sell, distribute, tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco (s. 121 CCC)

Gass and Hill have been remanded into custody and will appear in court on February 24, 2026. The three other individuals, a 24-year-old female, a 25-year-old female and a 27-year-old male were released with charges pending.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity or illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact Charlottetown Police Services at (902) 629-4064 or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

File No. 2026-187574

At approximately 5:45 a.m. on January 27, Charlottetown Police Service responded to a report of a disturbance on Euston Street. Officers attended the residence and confirmed the disturbance was in fact a home invasion by two individuals known to the victims.

The investigation determined that two individuals had forcibly gained entry into the residence, wielded an imitation firearm, deployed a chemical irritant, ransacked the property and assaulted the two victims, who sustained minor injuries.

By early afternoon, the two individuals, 32-year-old Michael Hollinger and 31-year-old Colin Russell, were arrested without incident in Stratford by CPS’ Street Crime Unit.

32-year-old Michael Hollinger was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Break and enter (s. 348 CCC)
• Face masked (s. 351 CCC)
• Pointing a firearm (s. 87 CCC)
• Possession of a weapon (s. 88 CCC) – two counts
• Assault with a weapon (s. 267 CCC)
• Failure to comply with release order (s. 145 CCC)
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC)

31-year-old Collin Russell was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Break and enter (s. 348 CCC)
• Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC)

Hollinger and Russell were both remanded and are scheduled to appear in court on January 29.

File No. 2026-115730