Refusal of Breath Demand – Charge Laid

File: 2024590961

At approximately 7:45 pm Friday evening (May 3), Charlottetown Police Services responded to an erratic driving complaint in the area of Buchanan Drive.  Officers located the vehicle stationary in a business parking lot.  Upon speaking with the driver, Officers determined that he was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  He was brought back to the Police Station and refused to provide breath samples.

A 28 year old  West Covehead male has been charged with refusing to provide a breath sample upon demand and 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.