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Four Impaired Drivers Charged Over the Weekend

Oct 7, 2024 | Police Reports

Charlottetown Police Services responded to several possible impaired driving complaints over the weekend, four of which resulted in charges.

At 1:30 am Saturday morning, Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Kent Street.  The investigation led to the arrest of a 37 year old Stratford female. She was brought back to the Police Station and subsequently charged with impaired driving after providing breath samples that were above the legal limit.

At 2:10 am Saturday morning, while on routine patrol, Officers observed a vehicle driving erratically on Fitzroy Street.  The vehicle was pulled over on Great George Street and Police determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.  A 20 year old Peakes PEI female was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after proving breath samples that were above the legal limit.

At 3:30 am Saturday morning, Officers responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Kensington Road.  Officers located the suspect vehicle and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and arrested him.  A 39 year old  Margate PEI male has been charged with refusing to provide a breath sample upon demand.

At 2:30 am Sunday morning, Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Maypoint Road.  Officers located the vehicle and pulled it over on the Upton Road. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested. A 60 year old Charlottetown male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle  after providing breath samples that were over the legal limit.

All individuals charged individual have been released from custody 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.