MPPD News

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!

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. Scho

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 s topped 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..."

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 Boulev

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.    _______________________________________________________________________________ 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 loca

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 no

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!