Conditions are like nothing we’ve ever seen. We are logging reports of downed trees and wires but will only be responding to emergency calls. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Countless reports of wires down and large trees down making numerous roads impassable all over the city. It is not safe to be on the roads. We will continue to share photos of Fiona’s impact. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Officers don’t usually show up for work expecting to have an owl in the back seat of their patrol car, but this little guy needed assistance when he found himself injured and being attacked by crows on Water Street. Thanks to
@FishWildlifePEI
for their help! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Shoutout to Atlantic Superstore for their kindness and generosity helping keep our busy officers going with coffee and supplies! We appreciate it so much 💗 -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
The amount of people on the roads is absurd. If you are out for reasons other than an emergency or getting to your job as an essential worker, you are impeding clean-up and emergency vehicles getting through. Please go home and wait this out. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Reminder: We are asking residents to stay off the roads and stay sheltered until further notice. We have received reports of flat tires due to dangerous and unknown debris (including roofing nails) that can cause damage to cars and persons.
Shoutout to all the emergency services and essential services crews for working around the clock to ensure everyone’s safety. We are proud of Cpl. Almon’s platoon and Dispatcher Stephanie for being our CPS MVPs 🏆 Stay safe as plows work to clear the roads. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
While we all appreciate a good joke (especially during the pandemic), an incident like this can put a strain on the system. It's all fun and games until 911 is tied up with people calling about a fake monkey and those with real emergencies can't get through. -Dispatcher Kelly 🚨
Charlottetown Police would like to thank the public for their patience and support during today's protests. Traffic congestion has subsided, and moving smoothly now.
Slowly getting some relief in to those working double and triple shifts. It is still not safe to be on the roads - luckily my ride is a well-equipped 4x4 with a plow on standby just in case! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Detective Tara Watts has been with CPS for 20 years and is a valued member of our Major Crime Unit. She says she is fortunate to work with such a close-knit, supportive group of fellow officers & civilian staff who help make the tough days a little easier.
#NationalPoliceWeek
In honor of
#NationalPoliceWeek
, we are profiling members of our department all week. First up is Cst. Keizer who is on our Community Action Team. He has 27 years of service with CPS, & says the most rewarding part of his job is being able to engage with members of his community.
Cst. Zachary Gould / Ela’qe’mat Ki’kwesu is part of our Community Wellness Unit. He is a proud status Mi’kmaq of Abegweit First Nations. He has 8 years of service and says his job allows him to help his community and represent the indigenous community of PEI.
#NationalPoliceWeek
We cannot stress how dangerous it is to be on the roads right now. We have had 50+ calls of vehicles and people stranded. Please stay where you are. Plows and tow trucks have been pulled off the road and cannot assist you if you get stuck. -Dispatchers Kelly & Matt ☎️
There has been a significant development into the unsolved homicide of Byron Carr which occurred in November 1988. Chief MacConnell will be live streaming further details Friday Jan 26 at 1pm, follow link for more info/live stream link:
Charlottetown Police are responding to calls as usual but will be shifting to emergency-only response as the weather deteriorates. Please stay off the roads unless you are an essential worker. Call 911 if you have an emergency. Stay safe! Dispatchers Kelly & Jeff ☎️
Thank you to everyone who came out today and donated money towards the Feed a Family turkey drive. We were able to get 100 turkeys, which worked out to be over $3200.00 raised for the Upper Room Food Bank -Cst. Collins
Wondering what a dispatcher’s day looks like? Since 7am I have dispatched a complaint of texting while driving, threats, 6 thefts from vehicles, 2 vehicle collisions, 2 reports of a suspicious person, 2 found property, and 2 fire calls. And it’s only 10am 😅 -Dispatcher Kelly
Urgent Message from Charlottetown Police. Police are responding to a barricaded and armed person. The general public is asked to avoid the area of Euston and Weymouth St West to Prince St Further details to follow
They did it! Congratulations to all participants of the 2022 Polar Plunge! We are so proud of our members and everyone who braved the freezing temperatures today in support of
@SpecialOPEI
!
After multiple reports of a suspected impaired driver, police have stopped the vehicle and the driver is in custody. Always call if you think someone maybe be driving impaired. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Here’s the perspective of the officers who are still working in whiteout conditions to get stranded motorists out of the intersection of Brackley Point Road and the bypass. The officers are reporting worsening conditions. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Special thanks to our friends
@IslandEMS
for sending pizza to Steph & Matt to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Our dispatchers work behind the scenes but play a critical role in emergency response. We are grateful for them this week and every day 💛
Public Works has pulled crews off the road until conditions improve. Multiple reports of trees down, roads blocked, power lines down. Police, fire, and EMS will continue responding to emergency calls. Stay inside. - Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Charlottetown Police will be putting on a small parade today around 1:30-1:45pm for a veteran at the Prince Edward Home who is turning 101 years old today! -Cst. Keizer
The Turkey Drive was a great success and we were able to provide the Upper Room Food Bank with 142 turkeys in support of the Feed a Family Campaign. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by and donated 🦃
We are starting to get reports of trees and power lines down. Please be extremely cautious if driving and watch for downed wires. - Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Charlottetown Police Street Crime Unit, with assistance from MCU and Rapid Tactical Deployment & Containment Team arrest Michael BEBEE from Toronto on outstanding Canada Wide Warrant:
Brackley Point Road from Sherwood to the bypass is zero visibility at this time. Police are on scene with a stranded motorist but are difficult to see, even with emergency lights activated. Please avoid the area at this time.
A motorist just called in to report a coyote sighting in a field off Sherwood Road just west of Malpeque Road. Please keep an close eye on your pets and kids if you live in this area. - Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
We cannot stress the importance of staying off the roads today, especially the area of Brackley Pt Rd & the bypass which is seeing severe whiteout conditions. It is extremely dangerous for motorists & for officers responding to accidents & stranded vehicles. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
We have received several calls regarding a text message directing people to a fraudulent website -
Please do not pay any fines or respond to the link.
The City of Charlottetown does not send out text messages regarding infractions.
- Dispatcher Hailey
The dog's owner has been in contact with us and is on her way to retrieve him. Thanks for sharing and helping us get him home safely! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Members of Charlottetown Police Service, in partnership with Special Olympics PEI, participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. All money raised for the event went directly to Special Olympics PEI Athletes. Thank you everyone who participated in this years event!
Plows are clearing the main roads but there are still many side streets that are impassable & vehicles abandoned making travel difficult. Please don’t venture out unless you are an essential worker & are certain you can get to & from your destination safely. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
We are wanting to wish everyone a great thanksgiving weekend, however we want to remind the public not to drink and drive. Charlottetown Police made four arrests in the last 24 hours for impaired driving.
#alwaysplanahead
. -Cst. Collins
We have additional officers on foot and bike patrol throughout the night making sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Canada Day! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Please be advised Charlottetown Police are on scene of multiple motor vehicle collisions around the city. Please slow down and drive for the conditions. Roads are slippery and snow covered.
Dispatcher Doucette
Happy
#InternationalDogDay
to two of our favorite pups, our very own Captain K9 and his bestie Ruby! We appreciate the love and support these furry friends give us and we are so grateful to have the services of a full-time facility dog ❤️🐾
Our facility dog Captain popped in to try his paw at dispatching today… just kidding, Matt and I are here holding down the fort but we always welcome a visit and cuddle from Captain! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Use good judgement before driving tonight. Being stranded in your vehicle in a blizzard is not a fun experience - not to mention vehicles that are stuck or abandoned in the roadway can cause issues for emergency response vehicles. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Charlottetown Police Services are advising the general public to avoid travelling on North River Road from Belvedere Avenue to Queen's Arms Esso.
Traffic is backed up due to gas lineups.
If you are not obligated to take that route please avoid it.
- Dispatcher Hailey
Happy International Women's Day! We are lucky to have an incredible group of strong, dedicated women working for our organization.
#InternationalWomensDay
A big shoutout to our very own
@IslandersHKY
for their incredible history-making performance this season! Cst. Keizer and Cst. Bowness had the honor of presenting the 2022 President Cup to the
@Cataractes_Shaw
on Saturday night. Photo credit to
@Darrell54
.
Dispatcher Kelly ☎️ is the face behind a lot of our social media posts and has 14 years of service with CPS. She loves that dispatching is dynamic and you never quite know what to expect when you show up for a shift.
#TelecommunicatorsWeek2023
Charlottetown Police are advising the public to stay off the roads except for emergencies. There are multiple vehicles stranded which are impeding snow plows and emergency vehicles. Stay safe. -Dispatchers Kelly & Matt ☎️
We were very moved to see such meaningful and caring messages of support written in chalk on the sidewalk outside of the Charlottetown Police Department. We would like to thank the community for their continued support and perseverance during these trying times. -Cst. Davis
There is a post circulating on social media claiming that a baby was abducted from the hospital in Charlottetown. This has been determined to be a HOAX. Please report this post if you come across it. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Essential workers: plan ahead and get to work safely before the storm gets too bad. Be prepared to end up being at work longer than planned. Do not try to get to work or get home from work if the roads are unsafe. We appreciate you! Stay safe! - Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Victoria Park Roadway is currently closed due to excessive snow. It is impassable. Drivers have been going around the barricades placed by Public Works. Please avoid the park at this time until crews can properly clear the road. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Keep an eye out for officers handing out free ice scrapers around the city. Remember to keep your windshield and all windows clear of snow and ice! -Dispatcher Kelly
Please use caution while travelling the city streets tonight. Many are flooding and vehicles are getting stranded. If at all possible, stay off the roads. Dispatcher Chaloner
Conditions are slowly improving & patrol is reporting the majority of streets in the city are being cleared, although driving is still not recommended unless for emergencies or essential workers. Thank you for staying put while crews work to clear the roads. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Cst. Collins is part of our highly specialized Containment Team Unit. He has 10 years of service with CPS and says he loves being able to give back to the community through events such as the Turkey Drive & enjoys interacting with the public on a daily basis.
#NationalPoliceWeek
Charlottetown Police &
@ChtownFire
are reminding residents that gas-powered portable generators create a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Never operate a generator indoors or in a garage & make sure it is at least 20 feet away from any doors or windows. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
Cst. Schnarr is the Forensics Identification Officer at CPS. He has 13 years of service & is our first call when a crime scene needs detailed processing. He says the most rewarding part of his job is being able to positively match a fingermark to a suspect.
#NationalPoliceWeek
Capital Dr (btwn Maypoint/North River Rd)will be shut down (until further notice) to all traffic while Maritime Electric repairs lines. Upton Rd will be open to enter City. Lower Malpeque/Malpeque open to exit City.
@CBCPEI
@Ocean100News
@TheHOT1055
@PEIGuardian
We are saddened to hear of the passing of RCMP Constable Rick O’Brien, killed in the line of duty. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Yesterday,
@SpecialOPEI
athlete Erin Pippy personally delivered
@TimHortons
Special Olympics donuts to our staff. Erin is such a bright light for everyone she encounters and a great friend to CPS. We will all be cheering her on as she competes in a couple of weeks!
We've been getting a few "hot dog" calls today. Please leave your furry friends at home or somewhere safe if you're out and about today - it's much too hot for them to be left in the car, even for just a few minutes. - Dispatcher Kelly☎️
Police are asking the traveling public to slow down this evening, the roads are wet and visibility is reduced. Police have responded to several accidents so far this evening. Drive safe everyone. Dispatch CANTWELL
Public Works just advised us that plows are now being pulled off the roads in Charlottetown. Visibility is getting very bad especially in open areas and around the bypass. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
You may have seen a couple of our newly designed patrol vehicles around town. We will be gradually switching over as older patrol cars are replaced. We are also adding several hybrid vehicles to our fleet. Thanks
@apurvapatel68
for this great photo of Car 3! -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
UPDATE: Charlottetown Police are continuing to negotiate with a armed barricaded male, Euston at Weymouth St West to Prince St still remain closed. Further updates to follow. Dispatcher CANTWELL