Two Separate Impaired Driving Charges Laid Overnight

July 12, 2019 Police Reports

Charlottetown Police Services charged two individuals with impaired operation of a motor vehicle in separate occurrences overnight.

At approximately 1:15 am, Police responded to a report of an intoxicated female driving in the area of Lapthorne Avenue.  Police located the vehicle and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.  A 49 year old Toronto female has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

At approximately 2:10 am, while on Patrol, Police located a vehicle that was driving erratically on St Peters Road and performed a traffic stop.  The Officer noticed signs of impairment and arrested the driver.  A 23 year old Dunstaffnage male has been 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.