Impaired Driving – Charges Laid

File: 20191043711

July 16 at 10:10 pm

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male, believed to be impaired, getting into a vehicle and driving eastbound on Richmond Street.

The vehicle was located a short time later on Queen Street.  The responding Officer determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  The driver provided breath samples above the legal limit.

A 29 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.