National Drug Take Back Day

Join us October 27, 2018 for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day! We will be out at Wal-Mart in Wando Crossing, Tidewater Pharmacy on Johnnie Dodds Blvd. and out at Somerby Assisted Living from 10a until 2p. We cannot accept syringes, liquids, inhalers, or ointments. We also have a take-back box in the lobby of our headquarters at Town Hall. The lobby is open 24/7!

Boone Hall

Last weekend there was a 4 car collision 200 yards south of the controlled traffic at Boone Hall that tied up the roadway for some time. The wreck was at 11:13 a.m. and immediately responded to by one of the officers working the Boone Hall event. Being a four-car collision, with two of the vehicles having to be towed, both lanes were blocked for a period of time while the collision was cleared. This disruption caused major delays but after a two hour period traffic flow was restored but heavy. To further improve our traffic safety efforts, the Mount Pleasant Police Department will stage additional resources in the area of Highway 17 near Boone Hall for this weekend’s events at Boone Hall. Officers and tow trucks will be staged north and south of Boone Hall on Highway 17 to quickly respond to a collision or incident that may cause traffic congestion. Additional officers will also be staged to monitor alternative routes such as Rifle Range Rd., Six Mile Rd., and Hamlin Rd. School is out Friday and we expect a large crowd depending on the weather. We ask that drivers use caution in all areas but especially on Highway 17 between Brickyard Plantation and Longpoint Rd. For those traveling Highway 17 southbound, if you are not attending Boone Hall, stay in the left two lanes to bypass the event. For those traveling Highway 17 northbound, if you are not attending the events, stay to the right to bypass the event. Please drive with due care and watch for traffic stopped in front of you. We ask that citizens download our smartphone app to receive emergency notifications and to follow us on Twitter for breaking traffic updates. Our Twitter handle is @mountpleasantpd.

A Memorable Visit

Today we had the absolute honor of hosting Bill & Tonya Kee at Town Hall! Bill is the brother of the only officer we have lost in the line of duty, Vaughn Kee. He and his wife have not visited since Vaughn's death in 1985. Officers arranged for the Kees to meet Mayor Haynie and Deputy Chief Gragg, to tour our headquarters and to visit the memorial marker placed near the scene where Vaughn Kee lost his life.

Sergeant Semlitsch from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office also stopped by to talk with the Kees as he organizes the Lowcountry Enforcers hockey team. They honor fallen law enforcement officers by wearing jerseys with their name on the back and their agency's patch!

It was a somber, emotional moment as officers gathered and prayed near the marker with the Kees!

We want to thank Bill and Tonya for sharing their time with us! It was an event we will always remember!

"Blessed are the peacemakers..."

New Traffic Pattern on Coleman Blvd.

Coleman Boulevard Traffic Alert
New Traffic Pattern
Starting on October 17th

Stage 1 construction on the westbound side (toward the Ravenel Bridge) of Coleman Boulevard is nearing completion. Stage 2 construction of the eastbound side (toward Sullivan Island) will be starting on October 17th. This will require the installation of a new traffic pattern that will take at least two nights to complete. This work will take place at night between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am.

The Contractor will be changing the traffic pattern to the opposite side of Coleman Boulevard on Wednesday, October 17th between the intersection of Fairmont Avenue/Shem Drive to Simmons Street. On Thursday, October 18th the lane shift will be changed between Simmons Street and Mill Street.

The lane shift will require the removal of the existing traffic lane markings and new traffic lane markings installed.

The far right east-bound straight/right turn lane coming off the Shem Creek Bridge on Coleman Boulevard to Mill Street during Stage2 construction will be changed to right turn only during this phase of construction. Access to Wilden Street will be from the right thru traffic lane.

Please use extra caution during this change of the traffic pattern.
The above schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
“Let ‘em work, let ‘em live”. Questions: Contact Ed Barbee at ebarbee@tompsc.com or call (843) 640-2422.

Suspicious Person

October 12, 2018 Update

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - The Mount Pleasant Police Department concluded the investigation into the suspicious activity case that occurred on October 6, 2018, on Highway 41 at Dunes West Blvd. Detectives determined that no criminal activity occurred.  

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Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On October 6, 2018, officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person on Highway 41 at Dunes West Blvd. The complainant told officers that as children were crossing Highway 41, the subject asked if they wanted to “get in his truck because he had just bought a new bucket of gum.” The children, all 12 years old, ran away and informed their parents. Officers patrolled the area for the person and the U-Haul pickup truck he was driving but did not locate him.

On October 9, 2018, officers were called to Planters Pointe Blvd. In reference to a parent locating the truck. Officers met with the subject who stated that he was working at a home in the area as a plumber. Officers confirmed this information and inquired about the incident that occurred on October 6^th. The subject told officers that he saw the children skateboarding and stopped to comment on their skateboarding skills. He further told officers that he did offer them gum but denied trying to lure them into the truck.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department takes these types of allegations seriously. Our Criminal Investigations Bureau continues to investigate this incident and an update will be provided as information becomes available.

Charleston County Hurricane Michael Update # 3

MEDIA CONTACT

Shawn R. Smetana, Public Information Officer

Phone: (843) 958-4007/Fax: (843) 958-4004

Email: ssmetana@charlestoncounty.org

 

Charleston County Hurricane Michael Update # 3

 

Charleston County Government has moved to Operational Condition (OPCON) 3, which means a disaster or emergency situation is in effect. (For definitions of all OPCON levels, visit our site here: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php). Charleston County will update all Hurricane Michael related information here: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/hurricaneinfo.php.

Please note these County closings and information:

 

·         All Charleston County Government offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 11. That includes the Judicial Complex Downtown.

 

·         All Charleston County Public Library branches will be closed Thursday, October 11. The book drops will be closed during branch closures and we ask patrons to not leave items outside the book drop. Any unsecured items left will be the responsibility of the patron. Please check www.ccpl.org and follow the library on Facebook and Twitter for updates. As a reminder, patrons may still access digital materials by visiting www.ccpl.org/digital-collections.

 

·         The Charleston County Citizens Information will be open until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 10 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 11. Citizens can call 843-746-3900, and 843-746-3909 for Spanish.

 

·         DAODAS Charleston Center information:

o    All Outpatient services will be suspended for Thursday October 11, 2018. Admissions to Inpatient services-including detox-have been suspended

o    All services are expected to resume on Friday October 12, 2018.   If you are in need of detox services please seek help at the nearest Hospital Emergency Room.

o    The dosing for OTP will resume October 12, 2018 from 6 a.m-1p.m. Please stay tuned to the local news channels or the Charleston County website for updated information. You may also contact the helpline 843-722-0100.

 

·         Tentative Bond Court Schedule

o    Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m.

 

·         Charleston County Recycling

o    Curbside recycling services will be suspended Thursday, October 11. Crews are scheduled to pick up Thursday routes Friday weather permitting.

o    The Bees Ferry Landfill and convenience centers will be closed Thursday, October 11.

 

·         In-person absentee voting will postponed at Royal Missionary Baptist Church until Friday (or when Charleston County offices are re-opened). Voters can still request absentee ballots regardless of the weather by emailing, mailing, or faxing our office requests. Email:absentee@charlestoncounty.org, Mail: PO Box 71419, North Charleston, SC  29415, Fax: 843-974-6419, Web: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/absentee-voting.php

 

·         Charleston County Zoning and Planning

o    The W. Gresham Meggett Oral History Project Kick-Off Meeting scheduled for October 11 at 7 p.m. at the W. Gresham Meggett School (Clark Academy) has been postponed. We will let everyone know when a new meeting date has been determined.

 

·         Charleston County High Wind Bridge Procedure: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/files/BridgeProceduresHighWinds.pdf

 

·         Starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 10 Charleston County downtown garages at Cumberland and at King and Queen Street will be available for free parking to citizens who live in flood prone areas. Thursday, October 11. Standard rates will apply after 4:00pm on Thursday. Cars parked illegally in the garages will be towed at the owner expense. Charleston County Parking will reevaluate the conditions tomorrow to see if times need to be extended for free parking.

 

You may stay updated by downloading the free EMD app by searching CC EMD in your carrier’s app store. Updates will also be posted on our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.

 

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For updates, visit the Charleston County website or follow us on our social media platforms:

·         Visit our website: www.charlestoncounty.org

o    Emergency Management Department: http://www.facebook.com/EMDChasCo

Trunk or Treat 2018

This year we expanded our Trunk or Treat program to include more schools! This also means we need more candy! If you would like to donate to our event, you can bring unopened bags of candy to the lobby of our police department. We are located at 100 Ann Edwards Lane inside of Town Hall. Please ensure that the candy does not contain nuts or chocolate.

Together we can make this a memorable event for the students!