Impaired Driving – Charge Laid

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While on routine patrol at 2:15 am Saturday morning (May 11), Officers pulled over a vehicle that had been driving in an erratic manner on Kent Street. The male driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 19  year old Brackley PEI male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above the legal limit.

The accused was released from custody 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.