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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO THREE ARRESTS INCLUDING AN IMPAIRED DRIVER 📂 2026-1483567 On October 7, 2026, at approximately 8:48 PM, a member of Summerside Police Services on general patrol in the St. Eleanor’s area observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light at the intersection of North Drive and Route 2. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and during interactions with the driver, a 41-year-old man, the officer observed several signs of impairment. The driver failed standard field sobriety testing at the roadside and was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs. He later failed an examination by a drug recognition expert, and samples of the driver’s blood were obtained for analysis. Two passengers in the vehicle, a 47-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were found to be on court ordered no contact conditions. Both were arrested at the scene. During a search of the vehicle, police seized a quantity of illegal tobacco products. The driver of the vehicle was released on conditions to appear in court at a later date and is expected to be facing impaired driving related charges as well as charges under the Excise Act for possessing the illegal tobacco. The two passengers in the vehicle were also released on conditions to attend court at a later date to answer to breach of conditions charges. Summerside Police Services would like to remind the public that if anyone suspects they are witnessing an impaired driving related incident to call 911 or their nearest police agency. #Summerside

SUMMERSIDE POLICE SERVICES INVESTIGATING INDECENT ACTS 📂 2025-1818152, 2026-1212475 Summerside Police Services are investigating two separate incidents of indecent acts. On August 20, 2026, police received a report that a 17-year-old female was walking through the County Fair Mall parking lot just before 8:00 AM the same day, when a male parked in a vehicle called her over to his vehicle and asked for directions. When the victim approached the man’s car, he had his genitals exposed and asked the victim to perform a sexual act. The victim refused, left the area and reported the incident to police. Details of this investigation are similar to an incident that had been reported on December 11, 2025. During that incident, a female victim had parked her car in the Walmart parking lot when a vehicle parked next to her. The man driving the vehicle spoke to the victim from inside his vehicle and when the victim turned her attention toward the man, his genitals were exposed and he was masturbating. As the investigations progressed, police were able to identify a suspect from the December 2025 incident and arrested a 32-year-old Summerside area man who will appear in court at a later date to answer to one count of committing an indecent act. The August 2026 incident remains under investigation. Police are asking anyone with any information in relation to these incidents, or who may have experienced a similar incident, to contact Summerside Police Services at 902-432-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). #SummersidePolice

📋 NEED A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK? Starting a new job or volunteering in your community? Summerside residents can apply for a criminal record check online through Summerside Police Services. 🔹 This service is available to City of Summerside residents. 🔹 Before applying, confirm with your employer or volunteer organization which type of check you need. 🔹 In-person applications are also available at Summerside Police Services, 270 Foundry Street. 💻 Start your online application ➡ sside.ca/Criminal-Record-Che… #Summerside

PUBLIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING ARREST 📂2026-1428737 A complaint from the public led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Prince County man for impaired driving on Sunday evening. At approximately 8:20 PM, police received a call reporting a vehicle driving erratically in the north Granville Street area. Police attended and located the vehicle in the McDonalds parking lot, with the driver seated on the roof of the vehicle drinking an alcoholic beverage. The man showed significant signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. He later refused to provide breath samples and was lodged in jail overnight. The man will be appearing in court at a later date to answer to impaired driving related charges. Summerside Police Services would like to thank the public for their continued cooperation in combatting impaired driving across Prince Edward Island. Police encourage anyone who suspects they may be witnessing an impaired driving incident to call 911 or their nearest police agency. #SummersidePolice

🟢🚘 MVC Update: The Water Street East section of Read's Corner is now running smoothly. SPS have released the scene at 1:50 PM. We thank motorists for their patience. #SummersidePolice

🚘🟡 MVC: Water Street East at the intersection of Read’s Corner is reduced to one lane due to a motor vehicle collision. Please choose alternate routes if able or expect delays. #SummersidePolice

📌 FINAL INCIDENT REPORT | Summerside Sunbank: As of Monday morning, the Summerside Sunbank site has transitioned from emergency response into a recovery and operational phase. Emergency Services have officially deemed the fire out and have now cleared the scene. City officials will now work with the PEI Fire Marshal’s Office, specialized technical experts and insurance providers to assess the affected infrastructure, investigate the cause of the fire, and determine the appropriate remediation work required. ​Our Utility team will also begin the process of safely returning solar generation to service following the necessary inspections and procedures. The affected battery infrastructure will remain isolated. We will continue working with the Department of Environment on additional water and soil testing. Testing results will continue to be reviewed with provincial environmental and public-health officials. Based on guidance received from the Chief Public Health Office, air quality and water testing completed to date have identified no public-health concerns associated with the incident. The City of Summerside thanks residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the response, along with all emergency personnel, partner agencies and technical experts who supported the incident. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

SUMMERSIDE POLICE SERVICES SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING PERSON 📂 2026-1371795 Summerside Police Services have initiated a missing persons investigation regarding 25-year-old Ashish Kumar. On Friday, September 18, police received information that Mr. Kumar has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, September 5. It is possible that Mr. Kumar has left PEI and there is no indication at this point that suggests Mr. Kumar has come to any harm, but police would like to confirm Mr. Kumar's well-being and ensure he is safe. Mr. Kumar is approximately 5’5” tall and 130 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Mr. Kumar is originally from India, but he has been living in PEI for the past year. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Mr. Kumar, please contact Summerside Police Services at (902) 432-1201. #SummersidePolice

📌 Summerside Sunbank Incident Report | Tuesday, September 15, 2026: There is no significant change to report from the Summerside Sunbank site this morning. Fire watch operations continue around the clock, and crews remain on site monitoring conditions closely. Further updates will be provided if there are any important changes. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

📌 Summerside Sunbank Incident Update | Monday, September 14: The fire at Sunbank remains active this morning, with expected flare-ups. Residents may notice smoke in the area. Anyone who may notice a change in air quality is asked to continue following guidance from the CPHO: 🟡 If you are particularly sensitive to smoke or have underlying respiratory conditions, you may choose to reduce outdoor activity. Fire crews remain on site and continue to monitor conditions closely. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

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📌 Summerside Sunbank Incident Report | Sunday, September 13, 2026: There has been no significant change at the Sunbank site since yesterday morning’s battery cell burn flare up. Fire watch operations continue around the clock, with crews remaining on site to monitor conditions. Further updates will be provided if conditions change. #SummersidePolice | #SummersideFire

Happy National Police Woman Day to all of our female officers and staff. National Police Woman Day is celebrated annually on September 12 to honour the courage, dedication, and contributions of women in law enforcement especially those who serve with SPS! #SummersidePolice

📌 Summerside Sunbank Incident Report - Saturday, September 12, 2026: Residents are reminded that if they witnessed smoke in the immediate area of the Summerside Sunbank site this morning, it is the result of ongoing battery cells burning off. Flare-ups such as this may continue until the fire is officially deemed out. This is why our emergency response team continues to monitor the site around the clock, 24 hours a day. Residents who notice smoke or a change in air quality in their area are asked to continue following guidance from the Chief Public Health Office, including: 🟡 If you are particularly sensitive to smoke or have underlying respiratory conditions, you may choose to reduce outdoor activity. Our emergency teams will continue closely monitoring conditions at the site and will provide updates if there are any significant changes. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

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📣 SCAM ALERT - IMPERSONATING POLICE AND CANADA POST 📂 2026-1334070, 2026-1334257, 2026-1334749 Today, Summerside Police Services received several complaints regarding person(s) calling residents while falsely claiming to be representatives of Canada Post's Fraud Department and law enforcement agencies, including Summerside Police Services and the RCMP. In some of these instances, scammers use what appear to be legitimate service numbers and advise victims that they have been victims of criminal activity. The callers attempt to obtain personal information including names, addresses, and banking details. Summerside Police Services wish to advise the public that neither Canada Post nor police agencies will contact individuals by phone to request banking information, instruct them to withdraw money from their accounts, purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. Residents should not provide personal or financial information over the phone to unsolicited callers. If you receive such a call, hang up and contact the organization directly using a verified phone number, or visit the agency in person. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, report the incident to your financial institution and your local police service as soon as possible. #SummersidePolice

Summerside Sunbank Incident Report - Friday, September 11, 2026 Monitoring and safety operations will continue at the Summerside Sunbank site as the incident moves into a longer-term watch phase. Four SFD crew members will remain on site at all times, working in four-hour shifts on a 24/7 basis to maintain fire watch and support site safety. Air quality testing continued yesterday and into today. Data collected throughout the monitoring period will continue to be shared with the Chief Public Health Office as it becomes available. Additional water sampling was completed yesterday. Water testing will continue into next week, with multiple enhanced level of testing above normal monitoring practices. Fire watch operations are expected to continue in the weeks ahead as crews continue to monitor the site for any changes or potential flare-ups. The City will continue working with its partners and will provide further public updates as new information becomes available. Moving forward, we will be issuing daily incident report updates at 10:00 AM only, unless changes to the site occur. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🚸 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDER 🚸 With Summerside students returning to the classroom today, Summerside Police Services would like to remind motorists to use extra caution on the roads, particularly within school zones where speed limits are reduced. As a reminder, it is illegal to pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing, and the penalty consists of: 🛑 Three-month driver's license suspension (12 demerit points) 🛑 Fine of up to $5,000 If you see a motorist failing to stop properly for a school bus, please pull over and park in a safe place, then report them by calling 911. Other school-related driving fines include: 🛑 Speeding in a school zone - Minimum $100 🛑 Failing to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk - $200 Safety is everybody's responsibility, so let's keep everyone safe as the 2026-27 school year begins. #SummersidePolice | @summersidePEI