PEI RCMP have arrested three people thanks to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned neighbour alerting police to a possible break and enter in progress.
At 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, receiving a 9-1-1 call regarding a possible break-and-enter in progress, West Prince RCMP attended a private residence in Alaska, PE. Flashlight beams had been seen moving around in the residence which was unoccupied. As Police arrived a 54-year-old Mont Carmel man, was quickly apprehended. Two other people involved in the incident had earlier fled on foot.
RCMP Police Dog Services attended the scene, and after a short track, the dog located the two people – a 53-year-old man from St. Chrysostome, PE, and a 33-year-old woman from Cape Wolfe, PE. Based on their behaviours, the police dog team was deployed and both the man and woman were bitten by the dog. Through the course of her arrest the woman did assault the police dog. "Any time a police dog is deployed it is under the control of its handler," says Corporal Gavin Moore, Media Relations Officer with PEI RCMP. "Police provide many opportunities for suspects to cooperate and turn themselves in before a dog is used, and it is used in cases where the dog can help improve police and public safety," adds Cpl. Moore.
A vehicle used by the individuals, found at the scene, was towed as it had stolen licence plates, was not insured or registered. All three individuals were charged and later released. They will appear in court at a later date. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
This is the second break-and-enter West Prince RCMP have responded to in two weeks, and in both instances have arrested the suspects involved. PEI RCMP thank the public who called 9-1-1 to report this incident and remind all Islanders to call 9-1-1 any time you suspect an emergency requiring police, fire or medical assistance.