Man arrested following disturbance involving weapon

April 22, 2022
Abney, Prince Edward Island

News release

A 37-year-old man from Abney, PEI, has been arrested following a disturbance involving a weapon in the community.

On April 14, 2022, at approximately 3 a.m., members of the Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence on Abney Road. When police arrived, a man locked himself inside the residence and refused to cooperate with police.

At approximately 5 a.m., members of the Street Level Drug Unit assisted in arresting a 37-year-old man at the scene. No one was injured during the incident. Subsequent to the arrest, police executed a search warrant at the residence and seized an axe.

The 37-year-old man was later released on conditions, and is scheduled to appear in Georgetown Provincial Court on May 12, 2022.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Glenn Dudley
Kings District RCMP
902-394-1626

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