Graffiti – Charges Laid

File: 20211194642

At 1:10 am this morning (Aug 13), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of persons spray painting graffiti in the area of King and Queen Streets.

With the assistance from the public, Police located and arrested two individuals.   An 18 year old Charlottetown woman and a 15 year old Charlottetown male youth have been charged with mischief under $5000.  Both have been released on conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.  The charges may be upgraded to mischief over $5000 as estimates to clean the graffiti may surpass 5000 dollars.  A third suspect has been identified and will be dealt with once located.

Several businesses and residences fell victim to the graffiti.  Police expect to receive more complaints of graffiti damage to their properties today.  The investigation is ongoing and Police ask the public to check their properties and if graffiti is found to call Police and report it.

File: 20211183196

At 1:15 am this morning, Charlottetown Polices Services responded to a 911 call reporting that a light standard was blocking the road on Riverside Drive following a single vehicle accident.

Police attended the scene to observe debris and the light standard on the road.  The unoccupied vehicle involved in the collision was located a short distance away.  Police did located the vehicle driver a short time later.   Impairment was not a factor with the collision however, a 42 year old Charlottetown man was issued two tickets under the Highway Traffic Act for driving while suspended and failing to report the accident to Police.

File: 20211182361

At 10:20 pm last night (Aug 10), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of an unwanted person on Weymouth Street.  Upon Police arrival, the male was observed carrying a large rock and is alleged to have run towards the Police vehicle and threw the rock striking the rear portion of the vehicle .   Police arrested the male whom was experiencing a mental health episode.  He was brought to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for assessment.  The matter remains under investigation and charges are pending.

Charlottetown Police Services responded to twelve (12) complaints of possible impaired drivers over the weekend, three (3) of which have resulted in charges being laid.

File: 20211160492 – At 11:15 pm Friday night, Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Brighton Road. Police located and pulled the vehicle over.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 20 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

File: 20211160560 – At 11:40 pm Friday night,  Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on MacWilliams Road.  Police located the vehicle on the Brackley Point Road and pulled it over. The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 56 year old Mount Stewart female was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath samples that were almost three (3) times the legal limit.

File: 20211170773 – Shortly after 8:00 pm last night, Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Mount Edward Road.  Police located and pulled the vehicle over.  The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 38 year old Charlottetown male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after providing breath samples that were almost three (3) times the legal limit.

All charged 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.

File: 20211074705

On Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a Robbery that occurred in a business parking lot on University Avenue.

The victim had posted a cell phone for sale online and met two males in a business parking lot to finalize the sale.

The victim handed over the cell phone while one of the males passed him an envelope that was supposed to have contained cash payment for the phone.   The victim noticed the envelope only contained paper and no money.  When he went to take his phone back, one of the males assaulted him and both suspects fled the scene.  The victim sustained minor facial injuries.

With the assistance of video surveillance in the area, Police were able identify both male suspects.   At 4:00 pm, one male was located and arrested on Upper Prince Street.  The second suspect was located on Bayfield Street at 5:30 pm and arrested.

A 24 year old Charlottetown male has bee charged with Robbery and Breach of Probation.

The second suspect, a 30 year old Charlottetown male was also charged with Robbery.  A search of the male incident to arrest, revealed evidence from a previous business Break and Enter that occurred on June 30th.  As a result of the seizure, the accused faces an additional charge of Break and Enter.

Both males appeared in Provincial Court today and have been remanded in custody until their next appearance on Wednesday.

Charlottetown Police would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that when meeting strangers to sell used goods, always do so in well lit, public space.  Preferably in areas that have video surveillance.   The public is encouraged to use the designated  Safe Exchange Zone at the Charlottetown Police Headquarters located at 10 Kirkwood Drive.

File: 20211072779

At 2:50 am this morning (July 23), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a minor two vehicle collision on Euston Street.  No injuries were reported.

Responding Officers determined that the driver of one of the vehicles displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.

A 24 year old Charlottetown male 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: 20211066432

At 1:35 am this morning (July 22), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Capital Drive.

Police located the vehicle a short time later and pulled it over.  The driver displayed signs of impairment by alcohol and was arrested.

A 26 year old Charlottetown male 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: 20211028668

On Thursday July 15th , Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit arrested a male following a targeted traffic stop on Herlihy Drive in Clyde River and seized a quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine tablets (commonly known as speed), crystal methamphetamine, ritalin, lorazepam, a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles) and $1000 dollars in cash.

A 26 year old Cornwall male has been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and breach of probation.

The accused was released from custody with conditions 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).

Charlottetown Police Services responded to six assault complaints over the weekend with three of them resulting in charges.

File: 20211044373 – At 2:10 am on Sunday, Officers responded to a complaint of an injured female on Kent Street.  The female had been assaulted by another female and was treated and cleared by IEMS.   Police located and arrested the female suspect a short distance away, the 21 year old Charlottetown female was subsequently charged with a single count of Assault and was released with conditions.  She will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

File: 20211044786 – At 4:00 am on Sunday, Officers responded to a domestic violence complaint at a City residence.  The victim and the accused had been in a verbal argument that turned physical and also involved some damage to the residence when the accused used an axe to break down a door.  The victim did not require any medical attention.   The accused, a 37 year old Charlottetown man was arrested on scene and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, mischief under $5000 dollars and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.    The accused was remanded in custody and will appear in court today.

File: 20211049376 – At 3:45 am this morning (July 19th),  Officers responded to a domestic violence complaint at a City residence.   The victim sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention.  The accused, a 46 year old Charlottetown man was arrested and is being charged with a single count of Assault.  He will be released later today with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

 

File: 20211022221

On Wednesday July 14th , Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit arrested a male and female following a targeted traffic stop on Murchison Lane and seized a quantity of cocaine.  The males residence was subsequently searched and resulted with additional drugs and drug paraphernalia being seized.  Nine grams of cocaine, packaging supplies, two cell phones and over $14,000 cash was seized.

A 60 year old male and a 41 year old female, both from Charlottetown, have been charged with one count of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

They were released from custody with conditions 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).