June 21, 2024, Summerside - On June 20th 2024 at approximately 6:00 p.m. East Prince RCMP made a targeted traffic stop in Summerside. The driver attempted to flee in his car but was boxed in by police vehicles. Two police cars and the driver's car were severely damaged when police closed in the fleeing suspect car. A 40-year-old Miscouche man and 32-year-old Granville woman were arrested. Police seized approximately 11 grams of crystal methamphetamine, other pills and a pellet gun. A single dose of crystal meth is 0.1 grams making this seizure approximately 110 doses.
Kevin Gregory Bridges will appear in court later today to answer to the following charges:
- Driving while prohibited
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
- Possession of firearm contrary to order
- Breach of probation
There was also an outstanding warrant for arrest for Bridges.
East Prince RCMP, Prince District JFO, RCMP Police Dog Service and the RCMP Provincial General Investigations Section all contributed to this arrest. The Prince District JFO Drug Unit is comprised of members of the Prince District RCMP, Summerside Police Services, and Kensington Police Services. If you have information about drugs in your community, please contact your local police detachment. In Prince County, JFO can be reached by calling 902-436-9300.