Public call to 911 helps Kings District RCMP arrest impaired driver

October 16, 2026 - New Perth, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP

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A call to 911 by a member of the public has helped Kings District RCMP locate and charge an impaired driver in New Perth, PEI. 

Just after 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Kings District RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle crash thanks to a 911 call from a member of the public. The vehicle was seen driving into a ditch and coming to a stop on Route 356, Collins Rd., in New Perth. Upon arrival, Kings RCMP found the driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, exhibiting signs of impairment.  

The driver, a 56-year-old Kings County man, was arrested and taken to Kings RCMP detachment where two breath samples were taken. The man blew 250 mg/100ml of blood, which is more than three times the legal limit of 80 mg/100ml. The man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle, impaired operation of a vehicle over 80 mg, and driving while suspended. His vehicle was impounded and he will make an appearance in court at a later date to answer to the charges. The investigation into this incident remains on going. 

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Thanks to the call from the public, police were able to attend this scene and arrest the driver. About one third of all arrests for impaired driving in PEI come from calls to 911 by the public. Public action contributes directly to making Island roads safer. 

Cpl Gavin Moore the PEI RCMP Media Relations Officer

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