Street Crime Unit Drug Investigation – Drug & Firearm Charges Laid

On Thursday February 6 at approximately 8:10pm, the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male and female following an investigation into the illicit drug trade of selling fentanyl in Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit assisted by Patrol Officers and the Tactical Response Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Orlebar Street in Charlottetown.

Officers seized:

• 82 grams of fentanyl
• 29 grams of cocaine
• over 150 ICE tablets (methamphetamine)
• 40 tablets of Oxycodone
• 1.5 kilograms dried cannabis (shake)
• 2 shotguns
• 1 .22 caliber riffle
• 6 replica hand guns
• 1 homemade firearm
• a significant amount of ammunition
• 1 cross bow
• 1 canister of bear spray
• body armour
• numerous knives
• 3D printer
• two cell phones
• and approximately $2000 dollars cash.

Taylor Michael ELLSWORTH of Charlottetown has been charged with:

• CDSA  5(2) – Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking
• CCC s. 91(1) – Possession of a firearm without a license
• CCC s. 86(1) – Unsafe storage of a firearm
• CCC s. 88(1) – Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes

Kennedy Brianna HILL of Charlottetown has been charged with:

• CDSA  5(2) – Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) – Possession of Benzodiazepine for the purpose of trafficking
• CCC s. 91(1) – Possession of a firearm without a license
• CCC s. 86(1) – Unsafe storage of a firearm
• CCC s. 88(1) – Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes

The investigation is ongoing and Police anticipate there will be more charges laid.

Both accused  individuals have been remanded in custody and will appear in Province Court on Monday Feb 10th, 2025 at 1:00pm.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).