A 31-year-old woman from Summerside, PEI, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail following a drug trafficking investigation in the community.
On May 13, 2021, members of the Prince District Joint Forces Operations (JFO) Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Summerside as part of an ongoing drug investigation. During the search, police seized crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills, prohibited weapons, drug paraphernalia, and over $4,000.
Ashley Kurylyk was arrested at the scene and was charged with several drug and weapons offences including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. She was released pending a future court appearance. On March 8, 2022, she was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island to 14 months in jail for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Once released, she will not be allowed to own any weapons for life, and will be required to submit a DNA sample.
The Prince District JFO Drug Unit is comprised of RCMP, Summerside, and Kensington Police Services.
The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug or firearm activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact the Prince District Joint Forces Operations Drug Unit at 902-436-9300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).