Summerside Police Service

PUBLIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING ARREST

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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.

🟢🚘 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.

🚘🟡 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.

SUMMERSIDE POLICE SERVICES SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING PERSON

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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.

📌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.

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📌 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.

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👤📸 The faces behind the scenes of the Summerside Sunbank Fire Incident continue.

Meet Corporal Logan Waugh of Summerside Police Services working as part of our continued drone operation monitoring on-site, and Firefighter, Donald MacFadzen-Reid, Ladder Company Member for the past 3.5 years.

Thank you both for your work this week, and for your past and future contributions!

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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.

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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!