Only on Folly Police Blotter
By Blake Bunch
At Least the Porch is Still New
On July 22, two officers were on foot patrol near Loggerhead’s on West Arctic Avenue. The officers heard some commotion near the outside cabana bar and arrived to two men being separated by the bar staff. After the altercation dissipated, one of the subjects decided to climb over the railing on the second-story deck, dangle, and then drop onto the hood of a car. The subject bounced up and down on the hood of the car, taunting someone on the deck. He stated that he did not know who the car belonged to, and once the victim came forward, she informed officers that she would like to press charges. The estimated damage was near $900, and the subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and malicious injury to personal property. You know, everyone has their own secrets when it comes to meeting the ladies.
That’s Assault, Brother
On July 23, and about thirty minutes after closing time, officers responded to a fight in progress outside a residence on West Indian Avenue. A victim informed officers that she and her boyfriend were walking home when they noticed three males and a female fighting outside their residence. After the woman told the brawlers to leave her residence, a “short and stocky” guy got in her boyfriend’s face, cursing at him. The subject then picked up the boyfriend by his neck, dropping him on the ground head first. Both victims stated that they did not know the group, so there was not much the officers could do. Luckily for the man, his girlfriend was an EMT and informed officers that she was going to take care of him. Talk about getting taken care of.
Someone’s New Living Room Piece
On July 15 an officer was dispatched to the intersection of 5th Street and East Cooper Avenue in reference to a missing stop sign. When the officer arrived, he noted that the sign was completely missing. He then cut his blue lights on, and began to direct the oncoming traffic. Another officer brought a temporary stop sign, but was unable to locate the missing stop sign. There were no known suspects involved in this theft.
Cop Magnet
On July 27 an officer was on patrol on West Ashley Avenue and was waved down by a person outside of Loggerhead’s. The complainant stated that a man on the property was asked to leave, and was refusing to do so. When the officers spoke to the man, he became cooperative and was taken from the area by some of his friends. Innocently enough, there was nothing to report after this incident.
Early in the morning on July 28, and in a completely related incident, officers pulled the same man over for speeding on West Indian Avenue. When asked to exit the car, and before the officer frisked the man, he stated that he had marijuana in his pocket. The officer got hold of the herb stating, “The green, leafy substance was indeed marijuana.” The man was then placed under arrest for possession of marijuana and careless operation. The marijuana weighed, with the bag, 5.176 grams. Ah, just another day keeping the big fish off the streets.
“If I had known it was going to be this kind of party….”
On August 7 around 2:30am, an officer walked out to the beach to investigate why a car was parked at 9th Street access after-hours. Once on the beachfront, the officer noticed a male and female subject jumping around in the surf “in various states of undress.” The officer signaled for both subject to come out of the water, and the female was the first to exit. She put her clothes back on with no questions asked, though her male companion was a different story. Once exiting the water, the officer told him to put on his clothes, to which he refused. After picking up his boxer shorts, he held them in his hand and walked toward the officer, grabbing his privates and saying “Is this what you want to look at?” As one could imagine, the female was released with a warning for public indecency and the man was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Barely Legal
On August 5 two officers responded to a noise complaint in West Mariner’s Cay. Upon arrival, the officers noticed “a group of early-20s looking intoxicated persons.” After making contact with the renter of the unit, she stated that some people crashed her party, and were the main reason for the noise. She promised to kick everyone out, and the officers reminded her of the consequences if they had to come back. Sure enough, about a half hour later they got another call. Seven or so partygoers were in the pool, once again in “various states of undress,” using the pool after 10pm (against H.O.A. regulations). The renter officers had spoken with earlier was the most grossly intoxicated and least dressed, as she was completely naked. Since she was 20 years old, she was released for disorderly conduct, allowed to leave with someone sober. No need to stereotype, guys.
Can’t Touch This
On July 30 an officer responded to Snapper Jack’s in reference to a female who claimed she was assaulted by the bouncer. Arriving on the scene, the officer noted that the female was very intoxicated, sitting in the street and visibly upset. The woman stated that the bouncer had flung open the doors with her behind them, which knocked her down into the street. She stated that she would like to press assault charges on the man, which was further verified by another female witness. A male witness told officers that the woman was asked to leave the bar due to how drunk she was, and when she tried to re-enter several times, the bouncer would not allow her. The bouncer admitted to flinging the doors open and seeing the woman fall, but stated that he never laid his hands on her. He was then charged with simple assault and battery.
It’s Who You Know….
Also on July 30, an officer was on patrol near the corner of West Erie Avenue and 2nd Street. Here he observed a white male urinating at the back of a black Honda. The man “had his right short pants leg pulled up as high as it could go (so he could urinate through his pants leg).”
“You caught me, just give me a break,” the man stated.
The man further stated that he knew several Folly residents, asking the officer to “help him out.” He was released with a citation for indecent exposure. Stating that you “know” several Folly residents probably wasn’t the best way out of a ticket on this one, bud.
Herb Follies
On July 31 an officer received a call that four people were smoking pot in a Dodge Charger. Once the officer arrived, he noticed that they were done roasting, and were walking to the beach. He then stopped the group in question, asking them if they had any marijuana. The driver replied “half a blunt,” and handed it over to the officer. He was then cited and released for simple possession of marijuana. Next time, try getting rid of your evidence before talking to the police.
Stop Snitchin’
On July 29 an officer observed a Buick completely disregard a stop sign at 6th Street and East Hudson Avenue. The officer approached the car, and was immediately hit with the odor of marijuana. When prompted if he had any marijuana on him, the man replied “yes,” and provided officers with a bag of “small, green, plant-like material, a glass pipe, and a yin-yang grinder.” He further advised officers that he had just bought his month’s supply from a white “surfer dude” he was told to call. The man said he paid $200 for the herb, and stated that he was willing to provide information on said “surfer dude.” He was then issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign and possession of marijuana. The Blotter has a feeling that this case may never be closed.
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