Impaired Driving – Charge Laid

File: 2022246298

While on routine patrol at 2:15 am Sunday morning (Feb 27), Police observed a vehicle that was driving erratically and pulled it over on Longworth Avenue.

The Officer determined that the driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  The driver was taken back to the Police station to provide breath samples which were over twice the legal limit.

A 23 year old Stratford male was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.   The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.