Suspected Arson - Freeland, PEI

Prince RCMP are seeking the assistance from the public in the following suspected arson investigation.

The Prince RCMP are investigating a suspected arson that occurred at a residence on Route 174 in Freeland, PEI on October 31st. 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Evidence obtained at the scene lead police to believe this fire was intentionally started.

Should you have any information on this crime please contact Cst. Frank Stevenson at the Prince District RCMP at 1-902-436-9300, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.
Investigator: Cst. Frank Stevenson

Suspected Arson - Victoria, PEI

Prince RCMP are seeking the assistance from the public in the following suspected arson investigation.

The Prince RCMP are investigating a suspected arson that occurred at a residence on Nelson Street in Victoria, PEI on October 24th. 2021 at approximately 2:00 a.m. Evidence obtained at the scene lead police to believe this fire was intentionally started. (See photo below)

Should you have any information on this crime please contact Cst. Frank Stevenson at the Prince District RCMP at 1-902-436-9300, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Cst. Frank Stevenson

Arson - Residence - Tignish, PEI

West Prince RCMP are seeking the assistance from the public in the following investigation.

The West Prince RCMP are investigating an arson that occurred at a residence on Maple Street in Tignish on September 21st. 2021. Evidence obtained at the scene lead police to believe this fire was intentionally started.

Should you have any information on this crime please contact the West Prince District RCMP at 1-902-853-9300, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: West Prince District RCMP

Arson - Abandon Camper - Lennox Island, PEI

RCMP East Prince Detachment Request the Public's Assistance:

At approximately 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020, on Lennox Island, PEI an abandoned camper was set on fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call the East Prince RCMP Detachment at 1-902-436-9300 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in various ways:

Report on their website
By a free Apple/Android App found on their website, or
By phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Investigator: Cst. Jeff MacKay

Arson -Bales of Hay - Wellington, PEI

East Prince RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for setting a row of hay bales on fire in a field on Barlow Road in Wellington on November 10, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The loss of hay bales came at a time during a dry summer when hay is in short supply and farmers are struggling to find it to feed their livestock.

Should you have any information on this crime please contact East Prince RCMP, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: East Prince RCMP

Arson - Abandoned House - Ellerslie, PEI

East Prince RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for setting an abandoned house on fire on Hart's Gravel Road in Ellerslie, PEI on October 31, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m. The entire structure sustained extensive damage and was completely destroyed.

Should you have any information on this crime please contact East Prince RCMP, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: East Prince RCMP

Arson - Truck and Trees - Head of Hillsborough

The Kings District RCMP are seeking the assistance from the public

The Kings District RCMP are investigating an Arson that occurred on a private property off Barr Road in Head of Hillsborough, PEI. The suspect(s) entered a privately owned wood lot by cutting a preform cable used to block the entrance. They accessed the property where they completely burnt a 2008 Ford Ranger, connecting nearby trees and wood. The Arson is believed to have happened between November 8th. 2020 and November 15th. 2020.

Should you have any information on this crime please contact Kings District RCMP, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or,
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Kings District RCMP

Fire in Abandoned House - Portage, PEI

Prince District RCMP Request the Public's Assistance:

The Prince District RCMP are investigating a fire at an abandoned house located at 34779 Route 2 in Portage, PEI that occurred on Halloween night, October 31, 2020.

If you have any information on this crime please contact Prince District RCMP or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Prince District RCMP

Arson / 18 Campbell Road Mount Royal Prince Co, PE

At approximately 5:15 PM on the 26th of June 2019, the O'Leary Fire Department and Members of West Prince RCMP attended a structure fire at 18 Campbell Road in Mount Royal. A 75yr old barn burned and arson is suspected. If you have any information on this fire please call Prince District RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- Report on the web at www.peicrimestoppers.com
- By a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com
- By phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
If a charge is laid, in relation to the information provided, you may be eligible for a cash award.

Investigator: Cst David Brown Prince District RCMP

Arson / Cottage 19 Mae Lane Cascumpec PEI

Prince District are investigating damage to a cottage located at 19 Mae Lane Cascumpec. Person(s) unknown lit fire to some siding and siding and a window were damaged. The fire was set some time between the 1st and 25th of May 2019. If you have any information on this fire, please contact Prince District RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- Report on the web at www.peicrimestoppers.com
- By a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com
- By phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Investigator: Cst Adam MacKinnon Prince District RCMP

Arson Unoccupied House Rt 225, Stanchel PE 7th Dec 2018

Queens District RCMP are investigating a structure fire involving an unoccupied dwelling. The Dwelling was on route 225 in Stanchel and the fire was discovered just before midnight on the 7th of December. The fire is believed to have been deliberately set. If you have any information on this fire please contact Queens District RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Cst. Alex Cabana Queens RCMP

Theft & Arson Motor Veh / theft Union Rd & Arson West St Peters

Queens District RCMP took a complaint of a vehicle being stolen from a residence in Union Road. The vehicle was a 2015 Hyundai Elantra and was stolen over-night on the 15th / 16th of November. On the 18th of November the vehicle was discovered in West St. Peters, completely burned. If you have any information on this crime please contact Queens District RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Cst Downey, Queens District RCMP

Arson ./ Vacant Building Nail Pond PE

On Tuesday October 30th at approx 10pm East Prince RCMP along with Tignish Fire Department attended to a vacant structure fire in Nail Pond. It was determined this fire was deliberately set. Police would like to remind the public committing such a act is putting first responders such as fire, police, IEMS and public in unnecessary danger and is a serious offence in the Criminal Code of Canada. If anyone has any information in regard to this matter please contact the East Prince RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.
Investigator: Cst Craig Magee Prince District RCMP

Arson / Route 152 St. Edward PE

On Monday October 29th at approx 11pm East Prince RCMP along with Miminegash Fire Department attended to a abandoned structure fire in St.Edward. It was determined this fire was deliberately set. Police would like to remind the public committing such a act is putting first responders such as fire, police, IEMS and public in unnecessary danger. If anyone has any information in regard to this matter please contact the East Prince RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.



Investigator: Cst. Craig Magee East Prince RCMP

Barn Fire Kinkora 22nd August 2018

Prince District RCMP are requesting the assistance of the General Public. In the early morning hours of Wednesday the 22nd day of August a barn in Kinkora burned down. It was used by the Fire Department the day before for exercises and the RCMP are looking for any information on Suspicious activity or persons in the area. If you have any information please contact the RCMP OR If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.

Investigator: Cst Roman Grygorchuk

Arson / Mailboxes Torched White Sands PEI

Kings District RCMP are investigating several instances of people's mail boxes being lit on fire in the White Sands area. These crimes occurred the evening of the 14th of July at around 10:00 PM. If anyone has information on these crimes please contact Kings District RCMP or If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App that can be found at our web site, www.peicrimestoppers.com.
Investigator: Cst Ruel Fiset Kings District RCMP

Arson Shed Fire / Taylor Cres Travellers Rest 31 March 2018

East Prince RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed a shed on Taylor Crescent. The fire was discovered at 5:30 A.M. Saturday the 31st day of March 2018. A loud bang was heard and two individuals were seen running across a field at the rear of the shed. If anyone has information relating to this crime please call the East Prince Detachment of the RCMP OR If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by a free Apple/Android App called "P3 Global Intel" at; "http://p3intel.com/mobile.htm"

If your tip leads to a conviction, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Investigator: Cst Greg Trainor

Arson Rte 145 in Bloomfield PE 2018192260

In the evening hours of the 12th of February the West Prince RCMP; and the O'Leary Fire Department, responded to a structure fire at 3235 Route 145 in Bloomfield. The building had been unoccupied for several years, the fire is considered to have been deliberately set.

If you have any information on this crime please contact West Prince RCMP OR If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by text to 274637 (CRIMES) and text 'TIP162' plus your message.

If your tip leads to a conviction, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Investigator: Cst Alan McGrath

Arson to Travel Trailer / Brooklyn, Kings Co. PE

Kings District RCMP are investigating the loss of a travel trailer to a fire on Route 317 in Brooklyn. The trailer caught fire and burned some time between midnight and 0730hrs on the 6th of January 2018. The trailer was a total loss and the RCMP are looking for the assistance of the Public in solving this investigation. Please contact Kings District RCMP if you have any information OR If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to PEI Crime Stoppers in the following manner:
- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);
- by internet at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or
- by text to 274637 (CRIMES) and text 'TIP162' plus your message.

If your tip leads to a conviction, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

File # 2018-24018
Investigator: Cst Ellen Peters Investigator: Kings Detachment RCMP

Arson-St. Patricks Road

Arson - St. Patricks Road

Kings District RCMP are iknvestigating a fire on St. Patricks Road, route 323, near Fanning Brook. The fire was started some time between June 9 and June 12,2017. There were two other suspicious fire in the general area, one on June 11th and the other on June 4th . It is possible all three fire are connected. Investigator: Cst. David Whitten - Kings District RCMP

Arson - Hillview Drive, Stratford

Arson - Hillview Drive, Stratford

On May 30th, at approximately 5:30 A.M, the Queen's District RCMP received a report of a structure fire at 5 Hillview Drive in Stratford, PE. The fire was deemed an arson. The house was vacant at the time. RCMP is requesting any information from the public pertaining to the cause of this fire. The matter remains under investigation. Investigator: Cst. Neil Martin - Queens RCMP

Suspicious Fire Tyne Valley, PEI

Suspicious Fire - Tyne Valley, PEI

On November 1st, 2016, at approximately 8:30 PM, the East Prince RCMP received a report of a structure fire on Route 167 in Tyne Valley. The Tyne Valley, Wellington, Lennox Island and Miscouche Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire.

The building, which was a total loss, was vacant at the time and there were no injuries reported. The circumstances surrounding the fire are deemed suspicious and the East Prince RCMP in partnership with the Provincial Fire Marshal are currently investigating.





Investigator: Cpl. Mike Lutley - East Prince RCMP

Suspicious Fire - Mount Royal

Suspicious Fire - Mount Royal

On October 20th, 2016 at approximately 2:30 AM West Prince RCMP responded to a structure Fire at 1385 Buchanan Road in Mount Royal.
The fire is deemed to be suspicious in nature. The O'Leary Fire department responded to the call and put the fire out. RCMP is requesting any information from the public pertaining to cause of this fire.
No one was injured during the incident. " Investigator: Cst. BEAULIEU - West Prince RCMP

Possible Arson - O'Leary, PEI

Possible Arson - O'Leary, PEI

On September 23, 2016 at approximately 2:30 a.m. the West Prince RCMP were called to a reported disturbance at a residence in O’Leary.

When police arrived they observed flames inside the home. Police requested the assistance of the O’Leary Fire Department who attended and extinguished the fire. There was extensive damage to the home and a family pet was lost as a result of the blaze. The Provincial Fire Marshal and L Division Police Dog Services attended the scene.

A short time later at 4:37 a.m. in Glenwood, a second structure fire was reported to the West Prince RCMP. The O’Leary Fire Department attended and extinguished the blaze. The abandoned home had no power to it and was a complete loss.

As both investigations are currently on going, no other information will be released at this time. Police are asking the public to contact them if they have information that may assist with the investigations. Investigator: Cpl. Jerrie MacLeod - Prince District RCMP

Suspicious Fire - Birchwood Cres. Summerside

Suspicious Fire - Birchwood Cres. Summerside

Summerside Police Services are investigating the following crime:
In the early morning hours of July 4th., 2026 a barn was set on fire on Birchwood Crescent in Summerside. The fire was extinguished by Summerside Fire Department. As as result on barn was completely destroyed and a barn to the west sustained considerable damage. Investigator: Cst. S Ellis - Summerside Police Service

Arson - Grand River

Arson - Grand River

On March 14, 2016, the East Prince RCMP received a report of a house fire on route 131 in Grand River. The house was vacant at the time and has been ruled as an arson. Investigator: Cst. Frank Stevenson - Prince District RCMP

Vacant house in Enmore destroyed by fire

Vacant house in Enmore destroyed by fire

East Prince RCMP are investigating the following suspicious fire:
Sometime between Wednesday, October 14th and Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, a house located on the MacArthur Road in Enmore, PE burnt to the ground. The house had been vacant for several months. Investigator: Cst. S. LABRECQUE - Prince District RCMP

Arson - Ellerslie Bideford

Arson - Ellerslie Bideford
On October 21st, 2015 at midnight East Prince RCMP & Tyne Valley Fire Department attended to a abandoned structure fire in Ellerslie Bideford.
It is apparent this fire was set by some person(s). As a reminder arson is a serious offence under the Criminal Code of Canada and also by doing this many first responders such as Volunteer Firefighters and police are put in harm's way when it is not necessary.
If anyone has any information in regard to this please contact crimestoppers or East Prince RCMP.
Investigator: Cst.MAGEE- Prince District RCMP

Suspected Arson - Souris

Suspected Arson - Souris

Kings District RCMP are investigating the following crime:
In the early morning of August 17th, 2015 RCMP attended 9 Sunset Avenue in Souris where there was house fire. The fire has been deemed suspicious and they are seeking any information the public may have. Investigator: Cst. Frederique Vertfeuille - Kings District RCMP

Damage to home/Arson - Cherry Hill

Kings District RCMP are investigating the following crime:
A Farm house / cottage property in Cherry Hill (civic 765 Rt 352 )was extensively damaged sometime around June 4th or 5th,

All windows were smashed by the culprits hitting golf balls through them and then they went inside and smashed the interior putting holes in the walls and smashing and breaking the furniture. They even smashed the glass out of the front of the kitchen range. Damage would have been in the thousands of dollars.

On June 16th, the same house was burned to the ground and is a total loss, This matter is being treated as an Arson.

RCMP are also investigating several fires of undetermined origin in the Mt Stewart/ Morell area in the last few months. Investigator: Cst. Les Dill - Kings District RCMP

Suspicious Fire - Charlottetown

On Monday, June 15th 2015 Charlottetown Police received a report that sometime overnight someone lit a small fire to some brush near the maintenance shed at the Belvedere Golf Course. The matter remains under investigation. Investigator: Charlottetown Police Services

Old School House in Burton Destroyed by Fire

West Prince RCMP are investigating the following suspicious fire:
Between the evening of April 15th and the early morning of April 16th, 2015. The Old School house in Burton PEI, located on route 14, was destroyed by fire. Anyone with information about the cause of the fire is requested to contact the West Prince Detachment of the RCMP or PEI Crime Stoppers. Investigator: Cst. Greg Thomas - Prince District RCMP

Suspicious Fire - McKenna Road

Queens District RCMP are investigating the following suspicious fire:

Sometime between Saturday Dec. 28th.around 2:00 PM and Monday evening Dec.30th 2014 a cabin located on the McKeena Road behind Brookvale Ski Park burnt to the ground. Cabin is off a seasonal road and is not secured and open to anybody. It is mainly used by the snowmobilers, however there had been no snow this winter yet. Cabin has no electricity and while it has a place to burn wood, because there has been no snow, it has not been used and there was no wood in it to burn yet. Investigator: Cst. Tara McBride - Queens District RCMP

Suspected Arson - Midgell

On 19 Nov. 2014 at 11:36 PM Souris RCMP received a report of an abandoned house fire in Midgell on Route 2 near the intersection of the Milburn Road. The home had been abandoned for quite some time.
Investigator: Cst. Tom Butler - Souris RCMP

Structure fire Christopher Cross 2014-10-25

At approx 1930hrs. on Saturday the 25th day of October 2014, the Tignish Fire Department and the West Prince Detachment of the RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire on the Norway Road in Christopher Cross. The building was a detached garage/barn at a seasonal residence and was a total loss. At this time the fire is "undetermined" in origin, but the investigation into the fire is on-going. Investigator: Cst. Alan McGrath - West Prince RCMP

Suspicious Fire / Stratford

CRIME OF THE WEEK OCT 20,2014
Stratford RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in relation to a suspicious fire set on the exterior of a residence on Emmalee Drive in Stratford early the morning of October 16, 2014. There were no injuries to the occupants and the fire was extinguished with minimal damage.

Police are asking residents for any information in relation to suspicious vehicles or persons who were in the vicinity of Emmalee Drive and Picton Beete Crescent sometime between 0500 and 0630 hours that morning. This might also include adjacent streets/areas near these locations.

Please contact Stratford &/or Queens District RCMP at (902) 368-9300 with any information. You can also remain anonymous with information provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or on-line via www.peicrimestoppers.com
Investigator: Stratford RCMP

Arson of Abandoned Properties - Kings County

During the month of September there were three unsolved structure fires in the Kings County area:

Abandoned house fire in Albion Cross on 2014-09-06 (23:53 hrs) - total loss

Abandoned Mini Home fire in Forest Hills on 2014-09-07 (17:30 hrs) - total loss

Abandoned House in Byrnes Rd on 2014-09-21 (01:00 hrs)- total loss

Leading up to Halloween RCMP would like to remind the public that the setting of these fires constitute a serious offence under the Criminal Code and those responsible will be charged. This is not a "fun" activity. These properties belong to someone and have value. The burning of them could also result in injuries to those setting them, property owners or firefighters.
Investigator: Cst. Les Dill - Kings RCMP

Suspected Arson - Stratford

Stratford RCMP are investigating the following: On the night of September 2nd 2014, home owners of a residence on Jane Crescent in Stratford heard a loud bang and looked outside to find that their detached garage was on fire. They were able to put the fire out but it caused damage to the garage and a vehicle inside. RCMP investigation determined the fire to be suspicious. Witnesses observed a dark coloured pick up truck leaving the scene at the time of the fire.

Investigator: Stratford RCMP

Suspected Arson - Summerside

During the early morning hours of Saturday July 12th,2014 Summerside Police patrol officers responded to a vehicle fire at a vehicle repair business on Macewen Road. The cab of a 1997 Mack CT cube van was completely engulfed by fire upon arrival. Summerside Fire department also responded to put out the fire and saved the rear of the vehicle which contained a substantial amount of property. Arson is suspected and the investigation is continuing Investigator: Summerside PS

Car Fire - Malpeque Road

Charlottetown Police Services received a call for service at 1:4 9am November 29, 2013 regarding a car fire on Malpeque Road. Charlottetown Fire Department arrived scene and extinguished fire, vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed from location. Charlottetown Police Services are continuing with their investigation Investigator: Charlottetown Police Services