Only on Folly Police Blotter
By Blake Bunch
Help the Folly Homeless
Two officers responded to a call on May 18 in regards to a man sleeping on the beach near 11th Block. Upon arrival at 7:18 a.m., the officers noticed a white male asleep in a sleeping bag with beer cans strewn around him. Once awake, the subject stood up, revealing a plastic baggy in his pocket. The baggy had ten grams of pot in it and the officers found a hypodermic needle on the subject, as well. After stating that he had just gotten a job out on the beach and had nowhere to live, the man was cited with possession of marijuana and given a verbal warning about sleeping on the beach. The aforementioned syringe was disposed of in a biohazard sharp container.
Hot Boxing
On May 19, an officer noticed a silver BMW parked on the wrong side of the road at East 8th Street. Upon approaching the vehicle to write a traffic ticket, the officer observed that the car was occupied and running. He then observed a “strong odor of burnt marijuana” exuding from the passenger side. The officer advised the driver that he smelled the herb and, provided that the subject was honest with him, would ticket and release him. The driver denied having any marijuana in the vehicle, flailing his arms and claiming that he was being harassed. After offering the passenger the same deal, the passenger produced a jar containing 4.6 grams of pot. Two more officers arrived and searched the car further, coming up with a glass pipe containing burnt marijuana residue. The passenger was cited and released for possession of marijuana, but the driver was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia.
The Opposite of a COPS Episode Ending
Three officers were standing on the corner of Center Street and West Cooper Avenue on May 20 when they observed an altercation between two males. One of the males involved was a pedestrian, and the other was driving a blue truck. The two men were yelling at each other. Once the officers identified themselves as police, the man in the blue truck sped off. The officers gave chase after the subject onto East Indian Avenue. After pulling into the post office, the subject cut off his lights. He explained to the officers that he had not seen or heard them, and did not know what the previous altercation was about. The officers released the man, citing him with disorderly conduct and reckless driving. Although he admitted to having consumed alcohol, “he did not appear to display a level of intoxication to support a charge of DUI.”
Keep Off the Dunes
Also on May 18, five officers were dispatched to the beach at 13th Block East in response to reports of “young people” partying in the dunes. Upon their arrival, several of the partygoers were displaying open beer cans and two large half-empty liquor bottles. Shortly thereafter, several members of the extended group collected their belongings and left. The officers then wrote several tickets to those still present, citing them for minor in possession of alcohol, as well as having glass and a dog on the beach front.
Ever Heard of a Nalgene Bottle?
In an unrelated incident on May 18, an officer responded to a complaint on the beach at 13th Block East. The officer noted that when he approached the group of people, he observed the subject and two friends sharing a glass bottle of champagne. Obviously in direct violation of the glass on the beach ordinance, officers cited and released the subject who claimed ownership.
Plead the Fifth
An underage person attempted to purchase an 18-pack of Bud Light at Bert’s Market on May 20. However, the subject had fled before officers could arrive. Later on the officer’s shift, the subject’s mother contacted him, and was advised to have her son come in and give his statement. The responding officer then secured a statement from the subject and issued him a ticket. Know your rights, man.
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