At approximately 3:05 pm yesterday afternoon (March 12), Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Charlottetown Police Tactical Response Unit and Patrol Officers executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on King Street.
The search of the residence yielded 29.7 grams of Fentanyl, 5.6 grams of cocaine, a small quantity of crystal methamphetamine, three replica firearms, one crossbow, two cells phones, and multiple tools that are believed to be stolen.
As a result of this investigation, 36 year old Donald LUTES has been charged with CDSA 5(2) Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking, CDSA 4(1) Possession of cocaine, CDSA 4(1) Possession of crystal methamphetamine and Breach of Probation. The investigation into the possible stolen tools is ongoing and may result in further charges.
The accused appeared in court for a bail hearing today and was remanded in custody, he will re-appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).