Targeted Vehicle Stop Results in Drug Charge
Yesterday afternoon (Feb 24, 2025) at 3:00 pm , Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit with the assistance of Patrol Units arrested a female following a targeted traffic stop on the Brackley Point Road.
Drug Investigators located and seized 72 grams of cocaine, a small quantity of hashish, two cell phones, a small quantity of cash, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.
The accused, 43 year old Rebecca Christine Herrell of Charlottetown has been charged with CDSA 5(2) Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. She was released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
The accused has previously been charged and convicted in October 2020 of CDSA 5(2) Possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. She served a 12 month custodial sentence at that time.
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).
At approximately 11:45 pm on February 16th, while on routine patrol, Officers came across a vehicle on Belvedere Avenue that appeared to have mechanical issues and was blocking one lane of traffic. As the Officers got closer to the vehicle, two persons fled on foot and two others remained by the vehicle.
Another responding Officer was able to catch up with the male and female that had fled the area. The Officer recognized the female from previous interactions and knew that she had an active arrest warrant and was arrested. During the arrest, Police located over 16 grams of Fentanyl.
As a result of this investigation, 27 year old Danielle Hobb has been charged with CDSA 5(2) Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Earlier this month, on February 3rd, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit charged Hobb with 3 counts of CDSA 5(1) trafficking Fentanyl, Crystal Methamphetamine and Cocaine. At that time, she was released from custody with conditions.
On February 17th, the accused appeared in Provincial Court for a remand hearing and was remanded in custody until her next court appearance on February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm.
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 wish to inform the public that there has been an increased volume of complaints reporting thefts from vehicles. See map below that indicates the areas of theft in the City since last Friday (Feb 7). Charlottetown Police will be stepping up patrols in these areas.
Items stolen include wallets, purses, gift cards, clothing/sporting goods, sunglasses and loose change. In all cases, the vehicle doors were left unlocked.
Residents can take some effective and simple preventative measures such as:
- Do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets and electronic devices in vehicles
- Always keep your doors locked
Residents are also encouraged to immediately report suspicious activity to Police.
Anyone with information regarding these crimes may contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
On Thursday February 6 at approximately 8:10pm, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male and female following an investigation into the illicit drug trade of selling fentanyl in Charlottetown.
Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit assisted by Patrol Officers and the Tactical Response Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Orlebar Street in Charlottetown.
Officers seized:
- 82 grams of fentanyl
- 29 grams of cocaine
- over 150 ICE tablets (methamphetamine)
- 40 tablets of Oxycodone
- 1.5 kilograms dried cannabis (shake)
- 2 shotguns
- 1 .22 caliber riffle
- 6 replica hand guns
- 1 homemade firearm
- a significant amount of ammunition
- 1 cross bow
- 1 canister of bear spray
- body armour
- numerous knives
- 3D printer
- two cell phones
- and approximately $2000 dollars cash.
Taylor Michael ELLSWORTH of Charlottetown has been charged with:
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking
- CCC s. 91(1) – Possession of a firearm without a license
- CCC s. 86(1) – Unsafe storage of a firearm
- CCC s. 88(1) – Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
Kennedy Brianna HILL of Charlottetown has been charged with:
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Benzodiazepine for the purpose of trafficking
- CCC s. 91(1) – Possession of a firearm without a license
- CCC s. 86(1) – Unsafe storage of a firearm
- CCC s. 88(1) – Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
The investigation is ongoing and Police anticipate there will be more charges laid.
Both accused individuals have been remanded in custody and will appear in Province Court on Monday Feb 10th, 2025 at 1:00pm.
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: 2025156696
At 11:20am yesterday morning (Feb 4), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a report of a truck that was stolen from a parking area on Kent Street.
With assistance from the Telecommunications Centre and E-Watch cameras, a male suspect was observed on video stealing the vehicle at 10:20am. E-Watch surveillance was able to track the stolen truck throughout certain areas of the City and was last seen in the area of Dorchester and Cumberland Streets. Officers directed their patrols to that area and were able to locate the truck abandoned.
Officers were able to identify the suspect from the surveillance video and arrested him last evening at 8:00pm.
A 61 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with theft of vehicle and breach of probation. He was subsequently released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
File: 2025144022
At 3:50am Saturday morning (Feb 1), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male going through vehicles in the Hunt Avenue area. Several Police units responded, a male was located inside a vehicle and was arrested following a brief struggle with Officers.
A 38 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with trespass at night, resist arrest and breach of probation.
The accused has been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Police would like to remind the public to take some effective and simple preventative measures such as:
- Do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets and electronic devices in vehicles
- Always keep your doors locked
Residents are also encouraged to immediately report suspicious activity to Police. Police credit this arrest to the concerned citizen that reported this suspicious activity.
Anyone with information regarding these crimes may contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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On Tuesday January 21, 2025 at approximately 12:30am, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested one male and one female following an investigation into the illicit drug trade in Charlottetown.
Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit assisted by the Tactical Response Team and Patrol Officers executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a location on the Brackley Point Road.
Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, over 100 prescription pills, cell phones, drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking and over $1200 cash.
A 48 year old male and a 47 year old female, both from Charlottetown, have both been charged with a single count of CDSA 5(2) Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Both individuals have been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Province 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: 202567588
While on routine patrol last night at approximately 10:55pm, an Officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for speeding on the Arterial Highway. The vehicle did not stop for the Officer and for public safety reasons the Officer discontinued the attempted traffic stop.
Officers were assisted by the Charlottetown Police Communications Centre whom were able to located the suspect vehicle using the Police Services E-Watch camera system and provided Officers with real time location and direction of travel. A short time later, a second Officer made contact with the vehicle and pulled it over on Walker Drive.
The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.
A 21 year old Stratford male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were almost three times the legal limit. The accused was released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date. The flight from Police investigation is ongoing and may result in future charges.
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.
File: 202524167
Yesterday afternoon (Jan 6) at 1:30 pm , Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit with the assistance of Patrol units arrested two males following a targeted traffic stop on Norwood Road.
The search resulted in the seizure of:
- 97 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- 53 grams of cocaine
- 100 Percocet pills
- $5450.00 cash seized
- three cans of bear spray
- cell phone
- other drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking
36 year old Christopher Reynolds has been charged with three (3) counts of CDSA 5(2), Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, possession of a weapon contrary to order and breach of probation. This is the second time in two years that the accused has been charged with drug offences. On Oct 20, 2023, the accused was convicted of 3 counts of CDSA 5(2) and sentenced to 20 month custody, he was released from jail on Aug 22, 2024.
The accused appeared in court this morning for a bail hearing and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on January 9, 2025.
Charges are pending against the second male arrested, a 47 year old Charlottetown man, was found in possession of a quantity of fentanyl and a taser (Conducted Energy Device).
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).
