Investigating property damage, thefts, impaired driving
WEEKLY PRINCE DISTRICT RCMP REPORT
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following is a list of some of the noteworthy incidents and investigations undertaken by Prince District RCMP between June 11 and 17 when 135 occurrences were investigated by Prince District RCMP.
Window smashed
On June 11 at 9 a.m., East Prince RCMP received a complaint of a smashed window from a building in Slemon Park. The matter is still under investigation.
Vehicles collide in Travellers Rest
On June 11, at 4 p.m., East Prince RCMP attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision in Travellers Rest. There were no injuries but one vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
Teens charged during checkpoints
On June 11 at 11 p.m., West Prince RCMP conducted a checkpoint in Tignish. Members checked seven vehicles and issued a seven-day driving suspension to an 18-year-old male. On June 12, at midnight, West Prince RCMP conducted another checkpoint at the corner of Route 12 and Route 150. Members checked eight vehicles which resulted in a seven-day driving suspension issued to a 19-year-old female. Both vehicles were impounded for three days.
Wallet stolen from car
On June 13 at 1 p.m., West Prince RCMP received a complaint from a female indicating that her wallet was stolen from her vehicle while parked on Main Street in Alberton. Her wallet was subsequently found but the money was missing.
Fire on Route 11
On June 14 at approximately 1 p.m., East Prince RCMP responded to a call about a residence on fire on Route 11 in Wellington Station. Wellington Fire Department attended. The cause of the fire was accidental and the family will be displaced for a few days. Nobody was injured.
Truck stolen
On June 14 at 9:40 p.m., West Prince RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a black Ford Superduty pick-up truck. A short time later, the complainant notified police that the truck had been spotted near the Mansfield Road in Norway. Police attended the location where the truck was, did not note anyone on scene, and determined no damage was done to the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.