Wanted Halifax man facing charges after allegedly driving erratically in Summerside, P.E.I.
A Halifax man is facing several charges after an incident in Summerside, P.E.I., early Thursday morning.
Summerside Police Services says an officer saw a U-Haul truck driving erratically around 2:45 a.m.
The officer pulled the vehicle over in the Walker Avenue area.
Police say the driver initially provided a false name, but his true identity was later confirmed.
“The man was found to be subject to a Canada-wide driving prohibition, is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest from Halifax Regional Police and was in violation of multiple probation conditions,” reads a news release from Summerside Police Services.
The man was arrested at the scene.
He will appear in court Thursday to answer to charges including:
- one count of driving while prohibited
- one count of obstructing a police officer
- two counts of breach of probation
For more Prince Edward Island news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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