Trucker fined $1K after leaving vehicle and going for drive with friend, police say
The driver of a tractor trailer was issued a $1,000 ticket Monday for violating the Public Health Act, Charlottetown police say.
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Posted: Apr 27, 2021 4:00 PM AT | Last Updated: April 27
Truck drivers arriving from off-Island are required to remain in their vehicles while making deliveries, police say.(Shane Hennessey/CBC)
The driver of a tractor trailer was issued a $1,000 ticket Monday for violating Prince Edward Island s Public Health Act, Charlottetown police say.
They said the driver, a 26-year-old man from Ontario, had just arrived on P.E.I. and was scheduled to drop off his load of merchandise at a store on University Avenue.
I think all indications are that the fire was purposely set. Although it is still under investigation we can certainly determine that it was highly suspicious, said Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell, adding no one has been charged at this point. The investigation is still ongoing at this time, said Kent Mitchell, Charlottetown fire inspector. We finished the on-scene part of the investigation this morning. So, there is going to be questioning and interviewing of eye witnesses, that type of thing, ongoing for the next day or two.
Charlottetown Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell says there is a lot of information to consider and he doesn t know how soon or if any charges will be laid in relation to the fire.(Laura Meader/CBC)