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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Jennifer McCarron named interim chief of Charlottetown Police Services
Charlottetown's police force will soon be under new leadership. Deputy Chief Jennifer McCarron has been appointed interim chief of police, making her the first woman to lead the department in its history, the city said in a news release Friday. Her appointment was made by current Chief Brad MacConnell, who will step down from the role to become Charlottetown's Chief Administrative Officer on June 16, the same day McCarron officially takes over. McCarron has been with the department for more than 30 years and has served as the city's deputy police chief since April 2021. In her current role, she oversees major crime, street crime, bylaw, property and identification units, the release said. "It's an honour to step into this role during this time of change," McCarron was quoted as saying in the release. "I'm committed to providing steady leadership, supporting our dedicated officers and staff, and continuing to serve the community." The city said it will launch a competition for a permanent police chief in the coming weeks.
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
'He knows the lay of the land': Charlottetown's mayor looking forward to Brad MacConnell, CAO
The City of Charlottetown had 162 people apply to be its new chief administrative officer. In the end it went with a known quantity: its current police chief. Brad MacConnell says he is looking forward to new challenges as the P.E.I. capital tries to keep up with its recent rapid population growth. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau reports.
CBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Charlottetown police chief Brad MacConnell appointed as city's new CAO
Charlottetown's police chief is taking on a new leadership role at city hall. Brad MacConnell, who has served as Chief of Police since 2021, has been named the city's next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective June 16. The announcement was made by city council on Monday. "Having someone who has been in a key leadership role within our city who already understands the inner workings of our community ensures we have a strong, steady hand guiding us as we continue to build a city that's responsive, resilient and ready for the future," Mayor Philip Brown was quoted as saying in a news release. MacConnell has been with Charlottetown Police Services for 30 years and currently oversees a 100-member force and a $17-million annual budget. In his role as police chief, he has also worked on broader municipal and provincial initiatives related to housing, transportation, mental health and addictions, and justice, the release said. MacConnell said he's honoured by the appointment and excited to take on the new challenge. "Having worked alongside so many dedicated people over the years, I know first-hand the passion and dedication that drive this organization. This city means a great deal to me, and I look forward to continuing to serving it in this new role," MacConnell was quoted as saying. The CAO is responsible for managing the City of Charlottetown's financial, human and physical resources, overseeing a team of 484 employees, 250 of whom are full-time, and setting priorities for all departments and divisions to ensure alignment with city council's goals.
CBC
23-05-2025
- General
- CBC
2 prominent Islanders return from helping mark the 80th anniversary of the end of Second World War
Charlottetown Police Chief Brad MacConnell and Angus Orford of Maritime Electric recently returned from the Netherlands, where they helped mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. They speak to Louise Martin of CBC News: Compass about the moving experience.
CBC
11-03-2025
- CBC
3 from Ontario charged in what Charlottetown police call 'record' drug bust
Social Sharing Charlottetown police say officers seized a huge amount of drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, after arresting three people Monday. Police said in a news release that officers conducted a targeted traffic stop in the city Monday afternoon and arrested one man and two women. Shortly after the arrests, the force's tactical response team executed a search warrant at a residence in Stratford. There, officers seized 2.8 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 1 kilogram of fentanyl and 763 grams of cocaine, along with $5,800 in cash and several cell phones. Charlottetown police said in the news release that the street value of the drugs seized is an estimated $665,000. "A seizure of those amounts… we certainly are reminded of the supply of drugs that continue to be on our streets, but also the demand for those drugs," Charlottetown police Chief Brad MacConnell told CBC News. "They're very addictive and harmful drugs that can ruin people's lives, so to get them off the streets is very important, but also the arrest of the individuals responsible… is also important." The three people arrested are a 21-year-old man and two 23-year-old women, who are all believed to be from Ontario. Each will face three charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. The man is also charged with breach of probation, while one of the women is charged with failure to comply with a release order. The impossible task of Canada's new fentanyl czar | About That 26 days ago Duration 11:24 Despite reports that less than one per cent of fentanyl in the U.S. comes from Canada, there are growing concerns from law enforcement officials and President Donald Trump's government. Andrew Chang lays out a snapshot of Canada's role in the fentanyl crisis and the challenges facing the newly appointed fentanyl czar, Kevin Brosseau. They will all remain in custody until an appearance in provincial court, the release said. MacConnell said Charlottetown police have contacted authorities in Ontario to get background information on the accused and determine whether they have any links to organized crime. Crystal meth is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin, and it can be even more dangerous when drug dealers mix it with other substances. 'Record seizure' The release notes that the total amount of drugs seized in this bust is a "record seizure" in the province. What was believed to be the largest seizure in the Island's history before this happened in February 2023, when RCMP seized 1.6 kilograms of fentanyl from a home in Cornwall, west of Charlottetown. Last June, Charlottetown police made their second-largest bust at the time when they seized 339 grams of fentanyl. Police said the approximate street value of that seizure was $170,000.
