Two Impaired Drivers Charged

Charlottetown Police Services charged two drivers with impaired driving over the weekend.

At approximately 1:40 am Saturday morning (Aug 3rd), Charlottetown Police responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Kent Street.  The complainant informed Police that a male was in a stationary vehicle and had vomited out of the driver side window. Officers located the vehicle  and determined that driver was impaired by alcohol.  He was arrested and brought back to the Police Station to provide breath samples.

A 33 year old  Saint-Zotique Quebec male was subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were twice the legal limit.

At approximately 4:15 am Sunday morning (Aug 4th), while on routine patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle driving erratically and conducted a traffic stop on Enman Crescent.   The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.

A 20 year old Scotchfort PEI male was charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above the legal limit.

Both accused  males were 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.