Ex-RCMP officer who killed spouse in impaired driving crash also charged with extortion

James Bennett Andrew, a 75-year-old retired RCMP officer from Stanley Bridge, P.E.I., was sentenced in June 2026 to four years in prison for impaired driving causing death. While serving that sentence, he was additionally charged with criminal harassment and extortion involving the daughter of his deceased common-law partner. More details can be found in the report by CBC.Case BackgroundThe Crash: On January 1, 2025, Andrew crashed his SUV into a ditch and struck a culvert in Clinton, P.E.I.The Victim: His common-law partner of 25 years, 70-year-old Mary Shawna Carmody, died at the scene.The Sentence: Andrew pleaded guilty and received a four-year prison term, a 10-year driving ban, and a lifetime weapons prohibition on June 8, 2026.New ChargesThe Accusation: Police allege Andrew tried to force contact with Carmody's daughter by threatening to post her personal details online.The Timeline: The alleged offenses took place between January 1, 2026, and May 1, 2026.Next Steps: Andrew remains in custody and has not yet entered a plea on the new charges, which were adjourned to August 2026. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-court-james-andrew-extortion-charge-9.7282305