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Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Brutal PEI Attack
29 Sep
Summary
- Alexy Lacrest was found not criminally responsible for a violent attack.
- Lacrest struck and ran over a security guard with his truck in PEI.
- The court accepted a mental health defense citing bipolar psychosis.
Alexy Lacrest, 41, has been found not criminally responsible for a severe physical attack on a security guard in Slemon Park, P.E.I. During the incident in April 2026, Lacrest struck the guard and ran her over with his truck, causing significant injuries. He was diagnosed with bipolar psychosis and had not been taking his prescribed medication prior to the attack.
Lacrest was exhibiting erratic behavior when the guard encountered him. He proceeded to assault her, choking her before running her over with his vehicle. The victim sustained serious injuries, including a broken nose and psychological trauma.
Following his arrest, Lacrest displayed combative behavior towards law enforcement. Forensic assessments determined he was experiencing an acute episode of mania and psychosis at the time of the offense. Consequently, the court accepted the defense of not criminally responsible due to mental disorder.
Lacrest has been detained in a psychiatric facility pending a disposition hearing by the Criminal Code Review Board. His lawyer intends to seek a transfer of his case to Ontario. The victim continues to suffer from severe physical and psychological consequences of the attack.
