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Charlottetown Police Services responded to two separate and unrelated complaints of large gatherings shortly after 11:40 pm Friday night.
The first was reported at 11:44 pm where Police responded to a residence on North River Road. Upon Police arrival, a large group estimated to be 80 people was observed in and around the residential property. Police spoke to the property representative and instructed him to have the guests leave as they were exceeding the maximum of 15 persons guideline established by the Provincial Chief Public Health Officer. The group complied and dispersed without incident. A 17 year old Charlottetown male was issued a $1000 fine under section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 15 people.
The second complaint was received at 11:48 pm where Police responded to a residence on Sheffield Crescent. That residence had about 50 people gathering. In this case, a 23 year old Charlottetown male was issued a $1000 fine under section 39(8) of the Public Health Act which prohibits indoor personal gatherings in excess of 15 people.