Police Reports: July 28-August 9
July 28 – A local resident reported that he had been assaulted by another male at a bar and had his tooth knocked out. He gave police the other man’s name.
July 28 – A truck with the key left in the ignition was stolen from the McKevlin’s parking lot while the owner spoke to the parking attendant. The truck was recovered just down the street in the same condition, with the key in the ignition, and given back to the owner.
July 29 – While talking to a woman on a bench, a man was assaulted from behind. He was able to restrain the attacker, who was intoxicated, and call for help. The suspect was arrested for assault and public intoxication.
July 30 – A male and underage female were cited for having open containers on the beach. The female was additionally cited for underage possession of alcohol.
July 31- A man was arrested for disorderly conduct after yelling profanities in front of Bert’s Market and giving officers a difficult time.
July 31- Three vehicles had their GPS systems stolen sometime the previous night. All of the vehicles were unlocked.
August 1- Officers observed a small group with open containers of alcohol on the beach. One gave several false birth dates before admitting to being underage. He was cited for underage possession of alcohol and giving false information to police. The owner of the cooler of beer was cited for giving alcohol to a minor.
August 2- A man flagged down a police officer and reported that a GPS unit was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in his driveway, as well as an $800 racing bicycle.
August 3 – Officers responded to an altercation in a bar between the bar’s manager and an ex-employee who was very intoxicated. The subject was asked to come outside with the officer and was told that he was not under arrest. However, the subject would not answer any questions. The subject’s brother arrived and tried to get the subject to leave when the officer told him that he was not under arrest. However, the subject punched his brother in the chest, saying that he was going to jail. He was finally arrested when the officer realized the subject would only commit violence if left alone. He began banging his head against the plexiglass of the patrol car saying he was going to burst through and kill the officer.
August 3 – A woman reported that her purse had been stolen sometime after taking her groceries to her car.
August 4 – An officer discovered several individuals, male and female, on the beach front at the old Coast Guard base area with one female drinking out of a Corona bottle. The officer also saw several empty Corona bottles on the beach, as well as empty Corona bottles and a Corona box in the rocks. The group was required to pick up all the litter and all were cited for having glass on the beach. Two females were under 21 years of age and were cited accordingly.
August 4 – A restaurant employee stated that his bike had been stolen from the back of the restaurant while he was working his shift.
August 5 – Two young men, brothers, were assaulted on the beach. An unknown person told one of the victims that their hat was stupid. The victim approached the subject and asked what was said. The subject responded by assaulting the victim. The other victim tried to break up the fight and was also assaulted. Both refused medical treatment.
August 5 – A vehicle was pulled over for having too much window tint. The officer observed “Philly blunt” rolling papers and asked the driver if he smoked marijuana. According to the report, the driver stated that he did smoke and told officers that he had marijuana under the seat. Two grams of marijuana was discovered and the driver was charged with simple possession and the window tint violation.
August 5 – A white purse and black wallet were found on the beach and were reported to police. The owner was located and stated that the wallet and purse had been stolen the night before and that nothing appeared to be missing.
August 6 – A man reported that a purple Winnie the Pooh bag containing two cell phones had either been stolen or left on the beach.
August 7- Officers responded to a heated argument between a male and female on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn. The female claimed that the male had been bothering her every time they cross paths and he had slapped her on the face during this incident. He was cited for simple assault and put on trespass notice at the Holiday Inn at the management’s request because of continued problems with the man.
August 7- Three surfboards were reported stolen. They had been strapped to the top of a van and the straps had been cut.
August 7- While drinking together, a man pulled out a gun and began to wave it around. When asked to put it away, the subject pointed the gun at the others. One of them wrestled the gun from the subject and put it up. Officers responded to a call regarding the disturbance that was created during the fight and found the subject next door of the location of the incident. The subject was arrested for pointing the gun. He also attempted to assault an officer at the detention center, but was restrained.
August 7- A car owner reported that a radar detector had been stolen from his vehicle.
August 7- A woman reported that two of her tires were flat and believed the incident to be vandalism.
August 8 – An unruly patron refused to leave the Surf Bar when asked by the staff. When officers arrived, he was in the alley behind the bar. He continued to be uncooperative and was arrested for disorderly conduct.
August 8 – After leaving the Crab Shack and damaging some musicians’ equipment, a drunken man carrying an open bottle of Budweiser on Center Street was approached by police and arrested for disorderly conduct and an open container violation. He refused to get into the patrol car and officers had to use a tazer to get him into the vehicle. He was then additionally charged with resisting arrest.
August 8 – Officers responded to the Holiday Inn in reference to a woman who claimed her boyfriend punched her in the eye during a fight. She had a swollen eye from a fresh injury. Officers located the accused in the hotel room, who denied hitting her and stated she had been out of control. He was arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence. He was also found to be wanted by the South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole. Both individuals appeared to be intoxicated.
August 8 – A 17 year-old female was cited for underage possession of alcohol after being observed by an undercover officer for a couple hours pouring beer into a plastic cup and drinking it.
August 8 – Officers responded to the pier area in reference to a reportedly intoxicated individual. He was located in his vehicle and did not appear intoxicated. However, the vehicle smelled like marijuana and a still-burning joint was observed at his feet. He was cited for simple possession of marijuana.
August 8 – A police officer towed an illegally parked vehicle after observing open beer cans and a glass pipe with marijuana in plain view. The vehicle was unlocked and the officer recovered the evidence as well as two purses. The owners of the purses came to the Public Safety office and retrieved the property.
August 8 – An unknown person pushed over a newspaper stand which fell onto a vehicle, causing $3500 worth of damage. The subject fled the scene.
August 8 – A surfboard had been stolen from the top of a parked vehicle. The board had been strapped down and the straps had been cut.
August 9 – A man refused to pay a cab driver $25 after getting a ride to Folly Beach from downtown. The man admitted he did not have the money to pay the driver. He was cited for theft of service and was told to pay the cab driver before the court date or face prosecution.
