Damage to Property – Charges Laid

File: 2020480818

At 9:00 pm on Wednesday night, Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a man damaging property on Laurie Drive.

Upon arrival, Police located the resident of the house, a 50 year old Charlottetown man that was in a state of drug induced hallucinations.  The male was arrested and taken into custody without incident.   Damage to the house was significant and includes setting fire to the rear deck.  The accused has been charged with Mischief Over $5000 dollars and Arson.

The accused remained in custody overnight and was released the following morning and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.