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Shortly after midnight this morning (Apr 23), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a possible impaired driver on Prince Street, the complainant told Police that the vehicle had been parked and running for a half hour. Police located the stationary vehicle with a male in the drivers seat passed out with a can of beer in the cup holder. The Officer woke the male up and determined that he was showing signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.
A 43 year old Stratford male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.
The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel when their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
The Police Service wishes to thank concerned citizens for reporting possible impaired drivers. The public is encouraged to report instances of suspected impaired driving by calling 911.