Only on Folly Police Blotter
By Blake Bunch
Keep it in Your Pants
On September 15, an officer was on patrol on West Ashley Avenue when he observed a white male urinating on the side of Loggerhead’s. Driving towards the subject, the officer noted that the man “zipped up and waited for my arrival.” The subject stated that he was peeing on the side of the building while his girlfriend was walking their dog. Although the officer informed the subject that Loggerhead’s has bathrooms he could have used, the subject said that he could not wait. Furthermore, the officer noted that the subject was grossly intoxicated, and had slurred speech. The couple was allowed to wait for a cab, but the man received a ticket for disorderly conduct in the amount of $1,097.
“I’ve got these cheeseburgers, man…”
On September 9, an officer was sitting on Center Street when a man approached him. The man wanted to file a police report in regards to a stolen moped. This victim elaborated that he was using his friend’s moped and parked it in an area near the water tower. He further stated that when he came back to get the moped, it was gone. The officer contacted 911 to see if anyone had received the moped, to no avail. After the officer contacted the rightful owner of the moped, the owner stated that he in fact did let his friend borrow the moped, but that his friend had most likely traded if for drugs. However, he could provide no proof that this was the case. In conclusion, the officer informed the owner that if he did come across any evidence that his friend traded the moped for drugs, that he would assist him in issuing an arrest warrant. Nothing spells friendship like false accusations in regards to theft and drug abuse.
I Said Sauce on the Side!
On September 16, the reporting officer was dispatched to Tides Hotel, regarding an assault that took place in the lobby. The complainant advised the officer that while he was working in the kitchen, a former employee came in through the rear entrance. This disgruntled ex-employee began to move quickly at the complainant, raising a closed fist and stating “this is for what you have done,” and proceeded to punch the victim. The victim picked up a “cooking vessel,” using it as a form of defense against the onslaught of blows. After the altercation was broken up, the victim’s face was slightly bruised. The officer interviewed the general manager and the victim. Neither wished to press charges against the ex-employee, but wanted to proceed with a no trespass order. Scimitars usually make great defense tools.
Those Fire Trucks Have a Wide Turning Radius
Also on September 16, an officer was notified of an incident that happened the prior night at 201 West Arctic Avenue. This was after the Folly Beach Fire Department cleared a medical call. The officer learned that after the clearing, the fireman driving the Engine 1 Pumper Truck attempted to pull out of the parking lot and struck a yellow barricade. A scene light was damaged, photos were taken of the damage, and no injuries occurred.
Which Way Was the Reception?
On September 17, an officer was on patrol on East Ashley Avenue near the dead end, when he observed a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed. The officer utilized his radar, achieving a reading of 48mph in a 30mph zone. This vehicle rapidly climbed to 51mph, after which the officer initiated a traffic stop. Once the driver stopped, just short of the gate, the driver turned and headed towards East Arctic. After the officer had the car pulled over, he noted that the male driver had a strong odor of alcohol and maintained an intoxicated demeanor. The couple stated that they were leaving a wedding on the island and were lost. They also forgot about the open beer can in between the driver’s legs on the floorboard, which was in plain view. After exiting the vehicle and failing several sobriety tests, the man was arrested for DUI. During the booking process, he submitted to a breathalyzer test, and achieved a BAC of 0.09. The arresting officer did a further criminal background check, noting that this would be the man’s third charge for DUI.
The Definition of Grace and Poise
On September 19, an officer noticed a grey Toyota sedan travelling north on Center Street with no headlights on (at night). The officer activated his blue lights and initiated a traffic stop, in which the vehicle stopped partially in the traffic lane. This female driver also reeked of booze, so the officer had her perform several sobriety tests. “She performed awfully on each test, was swaying as she stood, could not follow direction, and kept giggling, giving every indication that she was grossly intoxicated.” She was then arrested for DUI and placed in the back of the patrol car. The officer’s video camera in his cruiser remained on for the entire process, as the subject ranted and cursed, trying to escape from the car. After twenty “excruciating” minutes of listening to the subject curse and demean the officer, she submitted to a breathalyzer test, with a BAC of 0.19. But wait, there’s more: while they were going through the booking process she became violent and got into a physical altercation with the jail staff. Handle your booze, people.
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