Two strikes, you’re out

A man who had been previously told not to return to the Sand Dollar was involved in a fight there with another customer when Folly Beach Public Safety arrived on the scene just after midnight on June 5. He was arrested for trespassing and transported to the county jail.

It’s the real thing

On June 5 Public Safety was dispatched to Rose Hardware in reference to vandalism of the Coke machine. Police were advised that employees had restocked the Coke machine the previous evening and emptied the change receptacle, but apparently the drink machine had been pried open during the night and the change canister, which was estimated to contain $10, had been removed.

High school drunks next door?

A high school graduation party on June 6 was thwarted when Public Safety stopped a car driving down Center Street about 10:00 p.m. without its lights on. Further investigation revealed a case of beer and two bottles of vodka in the back seat. The suspects, neither of whom had ID on them, claimed to know nothing about the alcohol and the driver said it must belong to his girlfriend, who was the owner of the vehicle. When the suspects were ordered out of the car, it was discovered that both were hiding open containers of an alcoholic beverage. The driver finally admitted to having purchased the alcohol in Irmo for their high school graduation house at 1689 East Ashley. The driver was arrested and taken to jail. The passenger was charged with Open Container and Minor in Possession of Alcohol and released.

Let me check my pockets

On June 10 about 10:00 p.m. Folly Beach Public Safety was dispatched to a suspicious group of people around a pickup truck in the rear lot of McKevlin’s Surf Shop. There was a cooler in the truck bed and an open Bud Light in the rear console cup holder. One of the suspects admitted the beer was his and when the responding officer asked if he had anything else illegal on him, the suspect thrust his hands into his pocket. The officer pulled his hands from his pocket upon seeing a knife and then discovered a bag containing a green leafy substance. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail where the green leafy substance tested positive for marijuana and weighed in at three grams. The suspect was arrested for Open Container and Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Boys will be boys

One of the two men fighting on the sidewalk in front of Lazo’s around 9:30 p.m. on June 11 was found to be wanted by Charleston County. After talking to witnesses, it was determined that the two were equally involved in the fight and it was hard to place blame on who struck the first blow. Both suspects were issued citations for Simple Assault and one was transported to the Charleston County jail on the outstanding warrant.

Where’s the gun?

At 2:30 in the morning on June 17, officers were dispatched to 219 East Arctic due to a white male who did not live at the residence threatening the renters with a gun. The suspect and a friend had followed the complainants to the residence from a Center Street establishment and began making racial slurs towards the renters, who were black. The complainant tried to leave, but the suspect grabbed him and would not leave. When he was asked again to leave and would not go, the complainant punched the suspect, who then informed the group he was going to his truck to get his gun and it was at that point that the rest of the males at the residence jumped on the suspect and held him down. The friend said he had just met the suspect earlier in the evening at a bar. The officers were unable to locate a gun, but decided the suspect was on some kind of drug due to his behavior and he was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Charleston County jail.

A case of he-said, he-said

Public Safety officers responding to a fight in progress at Mariner’s Cay Marina at 8:30 a.m. on June 17 were flagged down by one of the combatants who showed them a contusion on his head and requested medical attention. He stated that a man he did not know approached him aggressively as he was parking his car at the marina and began “putting his hands on him” and accusing him of driving recklessly. He said the man began striking him and put him on the ground, causing the injuries he had sustained.

While the officer was talking to the victim, the other half of the fight approached and said he was on his bicycle with his dog on a leash in front of his residence when a white Cadillac sedan “came tearing through the parking lot” and nearly struck him and his dog. He said he went over to the Cadillac and the driver got out and shoved him with both hands and they began exchanging blows.

A crew trimming trees nearby said they did not see the start of the fight, but thought both men were equally disorderly and advised the officers that they thought both men should be charged. Witnesses from across the parking lot stated both men were swinging on each other. Both subjects were cited for Disorderly Conduct and the bicycle rider was transported by EMS to a local hospital.

What were they doing on that car?

While on patrol about 11:30 on June 19, a Folly Beach Public Safety officer was flagged down by a man who stated that while he was playing music at Lazo’s someone vandalized his 2009 Jeep. The officer observed dents in the hood, the antenna broken off, and a crack in the windshield and the windshield wiper broken off on the passenger side. While speaking with the victim, a deputy arrived who said he had run off a couple he had seen lying on the hood earlier in the evening who had also been involved in a disturbance at Snapper Jack’s. The suspects were known to be staying at 110 East Ashley, but it was unknown which unit so no action was taken at the time.

Acrobatic thief makes off with umbrella

Be on the lookout for a “Red Stripe” umbrella stolen from the patio at Lazo’s early on the morning of June 20. The manager said someone had apparently scaled the wall of the locked rear patio and made off with the eight-foot umbrella with a wood and brass pole. Luckily, there was an identical umbrella at an adjacent table so the cops got a good picture of the one that wasn’t stolen. If you think you’ve spotted the stolen merchandise, come by and check out the photo.

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Beginning March 1, 2010, the Folly Beach Public Safety Department will be dispatched by the Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center. This includes all law enforcement, fire, rescue, medical services, and animal services-related service calls. In an effort to consolidate response to all emergency situations in Charleston County, the following agencies have come together to establish a Consolidated 9-1-1 Center:

What does this mean to the residents and visitors of Folly Beach?

If you have a police, fire, or medical emergency, dial 911.

Folly Beach Public Safety Department officers will continue their regular 24/7 schedule and will be dispatched for service by the Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center. The Public Safety administrative personnel will be available during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and may be reached by phone at 588-7003. There will be an emergency 9-1-1 phone installed in the foyer of City Hall. There will also be an after-hours deposit box for water bills, court fines/bonds, and parking ticket payments.

How does 9-1-1 work?

When you call 9-1-1 from a landline phone, such as a house, business, or pay phone, the call is automatically routed to the appropriate 9-1-1 dispatch center and the telephone number and address are displayed to the dispatcher.

When calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone, the phone number is transmitted to the 9-1-1 center and displayed to the dispatcher. Charleston County has 9-1-1 Phase 2 technology that triangulates the cell phone’s signal and gives an approximate call location.

When you call 9-1-1, the dispatcher will ask your location. Identifying your correct location is key to promptly receiving the help you need. No system is perfect, and there can be discrepancies. This is why the dispatcher must confirm your location.

For the hearing or speech impaired, Charleston County is equipped with a Text Telephone (TDD/TTY) device that all dispatchers are trained to use. For those who do not speak English, Charleston County utilizes an interpreter service. The service has interpreters for over 175 languages.

9-1-1 Tips

• Stay calm and speak clearly.

• Do not hang up until directed to by the 9-1-1 dispatcher.

• Answer the dispatcher’s questions promptly and to the point.

• Be able to provide location information and directions.

• Be as descriptive as possible. You may be asked to identify people or automobiles involved. The more information you can provide, the better the dispatcher will be able to prioritize your call and relay details to responding units.

• If the situation changes before help arrives, call 9-1-1 again and give the dispatcher an update.

• If you experience problems with the dispatcher or feel your call was handled inappropriately, ask to speak to the on-duty supervisor.

While these changes will take some getting used to, I am confident that the citizens of Folly Beach will benefit from the higher level of service that can be offered by a consolidated center. As we make this transition, please feel free to give us your feedback as we constantly strive to improve emergency response services in the City of Folly Beach.

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December 1- A man reported that his debit card number had been stolen and used in Charlotte, NC. The card itself was still in his possession.
December 1- Police were called in reference to a woman on Center Street who was obviously intoxicated, being very loud, and had urinated on herself. Officers attempted to help her get home, but she only become more boisterous. She was then arrested for public intoxication.
December 4- A resident reported that a screen door had been tampered with. However, there were no signs of entry. She was advised to leave outside lights on and officers would patrol the area.
December 5- A residence was discovered broken into as well as lived in by the suspect. Evidence of the suspect was located throughout the house and officers believed they knew who the suspect was based on clothing in the house that they had seen on a person the day before. Evidence was collected. The suspect was located the next morning and was very cooperative with the investigation and arrested without incident.
December 5- A building was broken into and a jar of coins containing about $100 was taken. The victim suspected a previous employee who had a key.
December 7- A man reported that his 2003 Honda Accord had been stolen from his car port the previous night. He believed that the keys may have been left in the car.
December 7- A representative from a local business reported that a counterfeit $20 bill had been used on November 28. The bill was not noticed until closing time and no one knew who had supplied it. The claimant stated they did not know what to do and reported the incident upon seeing an officer. The counterfeit bill was given to the officer.
December 7- A resident reported that his identity had been stolen. In May of 2009 he received a call saying his bank account was overdrawn and that funds could be transferred from another account to cover the balance to which he agreed. Several months later, he began to receive communications from a couple of financial institutions regarding delinquent payment on accounts/cards in his name that he had never opened.
December 9- A man voluntarily came to the Public Safety Office to admit that he had falsely claimed that his vehicle was stolen. The vehicle had been loaned to another man and was consequently involved in a high speed chase. He was arrested and charged with filing a false police report and six counts of “failure to comply with NRVC”. It was then discovered that the man had two rocks of crack in his pocket for which he was additionally charged before being taken to jail.
December 9- A woman was pulled over after following another vehicle very closely on Folly Road before entering Mariners Cay. The officer smelled alcohol when approaching the vehicle and noticed the driver’s eyes were red and bloodshot. She then admitted to having a few drinks. She failed the subsequent field sobriety test and was arrested for DUI. She later tested to have a .13% blood/alcohol level.
December 10- It was discovered that a woman was wanted by Charleston County police for “failure to appear” when she came to the Folly Beach Public Safety office to file a harassment claim against a former boyfriend. The woman was given over to Charleston County officials.
December 10- It was reported that an unknown person broke into the Pepsi machine at the end of the pier, obtaining about $20 in cash. Damage to the machine was estimated at $150.
December 11- During an estate sale, an unknown person stole a couple of pieces of gold jewelry from the deceased. The items were described as rare and one of a kind.
December 12- A woman was having trouble standing at the corner of Ashley and Center streets due to her level of intoxication. An officer provided the woman with a ride to her house after she could not locate a friend to pick her up. Upon arrival, the woman realized she did not know where her keys or purse were and consequently could not get inside. She was taken back to Public Safety where she was cited for disorderly conduct and forced to wait until a sober friend picked her up at 4:30am.
December 12- A resident reported that his home had been broken into. The unknown subject broke a rear window and entered the residence that way. Samples of blood were located outside and collected for evidence. Approximately $2790 worth of items were stolen.
December 13- A man known to have a suspended license after being arrested only four days earlier was observed to be driving a car. The vehicle was pulled over at the Piggly Wiggly and the subject was arrested for the offense. There were also two passengers in the vehicle, both of which were wanted by Charleston County and City for failure to appear. They were each arrested and given over to the respective officials.
December 17- Around 2am, an officer observed a man coming out of dimly lit corner of a residential neighborhood and became suspicious. He engaged the man in conversation and the subject appeared very nervous and gave contradictory stories regarding what he was doing. The officer observed a bulge beneath the subject’s sweater and stated that he was going to pat the subject down for weapons before continuing. The subject replied that he had a small amount of marijuana. The marijuana was found and he was cited for simple possession and released.
December 19- A man was yelling profanities in the middle of the road and refused to comply with police officers. After a failed tazer attempt on the subject, he was taken down by officers, at which point he attempted to flee and kick officers. He was restrained and arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
December 19- Officers responded to several people arguing loudly in public where one subject was suspected of having a gun. That subject was found to be wanted and was arrested.
December 22- A vehicle failed to come to a complete stop on the West side of Folly Beach and quickly accelerated. The witnessing officer gave chase and eventually caught up with the vehicle as it pulled into a carport at Turtle Bay. The driver, a female, exited the car and attempted to go up the stairs to her apartment, ignoring requests by the officer to turn around. She seemed unable to follow simple directions and smelled of alcohol and failed several field sobriety tests. She was arrested for DUI and registered a .17% blood/alcohol level at the detention center.
December 23- After failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, a driver was followed by an officer and seemed to be driving in circles. The officer instigated a traffic stop. The driver appeared to have been drinking and admitted to having at least six beverages. He failed several field sobriety tests before being arrested for DUI. He registered a .15% blood/alcohol level at the detention center.
December 26- An officer observed a man holding a cup in front of Bert’s market acting suspicious when the officer stopped at the stop sign. The officer drove the block and the man was seen with a beer can. He took off running and the officer gave chase. The subject was eventually caught and arrested for having an open container and for littering as he had thrown the beer can on the ground during the chase.

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June 30- Two men were reported to be throwing beer cans into ocean. The reporting police officer smelled marijuana upon his approach and the two subjects gave up their stash without trouble. They were cited for the marijuana and the littering and were released.

July 1- A male subject stole two 18-packs of beer and left in a vehicle with three others. The officer noticed the vehicle down the street upon arrival. The three subjects in the vehicle stated that they did not know that the beer had been stolen and planned on going their separate ways once they got to the beach. The subject was identified and arrested for the theft. The beer was confiscated as well as an additional 18-pack that was found as none of the individuals were over 21 years old.

July 1- A male subject was reported to police around 12:30am. His eyes were glassy and he seemed “dazed and confused”. He stated that he found a sea turtle’s nest with eggs and wanted to tell someone (see “A turtle tragedy” in the July 10 edition of the Folly Current). He stated he lived with “Elvis” down the street, who was later identified as someone else. His parents were contacted through his cell phone and it was discovered that the subject had a mental condition and was apparently off his medication. The subject stated that he could not be forced to take the medication. He was arrested and the jail staff was made aware of the situation.

July 2- After pouring beer on several customers, a male subject ran out of Snapper Jack’s and was chased by employees. Police caught up with the subject at the Front Beach Inn, where he pretended to only know Spanish. He was identified by a Snapper Jack’s employee and put into handcuffs. He was eventually identified and it was discovered that he had been wanted for a psychological evaluation. He was cited for disorderly conduct and transported for evaluation.

July 2- A man was discovered sleeping in the back seat of a car by the vehicle’s owner around 6am. Police had difficulty waking him and there was a strong odor of alcohol. He was cited for disorderly conduct and released to his residence.

July 3- “Thanks for ruining my f*%$ing night,” an intoxicated woman was quoted as saying when an officer advised her that the pier was closing and she could not enter. She was carrying a 24oz beer and demanded the officer pay her $2 for it when he told her that open containers of alcohol were not allowed. The woman was unsteady on her feet and slurring her speech. She continued to be belligerent and began to draw a crowd. She was arrested for disorderly conduct and an open container.

July 3- An individual was cited for assault after punching another man in the face. He accused the victim of being with his girlfriend because she let him borrow her car to run some errands.

July 3- A man was cited for operating a business without a license.

July 3- A turtle nest was reported to have been disturbed. The nest had been fixed and the dirt replaced. However, the dirt had been removed two additional times over the two previous nights.

July 3- An unknown subject broke out the rear window of a vehicle and stole a cell phone, GPS system, MP3 player, and a purse that contained several cards, identification, and two checkbooks.

July 3- Around 9:30pm, police received an anonymous call reporting that a subject was attempting to buy drugs in front of Bert’s and that another female subject had gone to Sol Legare to pick the drugs up. Officers were unable to locate the buyer, but found the female riding her bike towards Folly Beach. She was stopped and stated that she had nothing in her pockets, although officers noticed a bulge. She emptied her pockets revealing blood pressure pills which she had been prescribed. However, officers noticed her toss a small container onto the ground when she sat down which contained crack cocaine. She was arrested for the offense.

July 4- An officer observed three individuals in a golf cart that matched the description of one that had been reported stolen the day before. The officer pulled the vehicle over. After obtaining the driver’s identity, he jumped out of the cart and ran onto the beach, losing the officer who was in pursuit. The officer returned to the scene and instructed the other two passengers to take the golf cart to the police station where they stated the driver admitted to stealing the golf cart.

July 4- A couple were removed from the beach because the woman had been sunbathing with her top off. Both had open containers of alcohol. She was issued a citation for indecent exposure despite a request for a warning because the officer stated that nude sunbathing is “immoral” in addition to being illegal. Both were issued citations for having open containers of alcohol.

July 4- Spray paint vandalism was reported at a Pavilion Watch property.

July 5- An intoxicated woman began causing a ruckus when she was unable to get into her apartment and police were called. The landlord let the woman into her apartment and the situation was resolved. However, police were called two more times because the woman was on her porch yelling for various reasons. She was arrested on the police’s third visit for disorderly conduct.

July 5- Two individuals trespassed on the pier after closing. They were cited and released after paying a fine due to their “immigration status”.

July 7- A man reported that his bike had been stolen while he was on the fishing pier.

July 7- A man stated that he saw a man riding his bike around a nearby corner when he came out of Snapper Jack’s after being inside for several hours, but could not locate it.

July 7- A young man was arrested for disorderly conduct and assault after attacking his own father, who was trying to pick the son up in order to prevent him from driving as he was intoxicated and did not have a driver’s license.

July 7- A man reported that a HIC surfboard had been stolen from the dunes at 6th Street East while he was surfing with his daughter.

July 8- A license plate was reported stolen from the back of a vehicle. July 10- While parked at the County Park, the back window of a vehicle had been shattered. A note was left explaining that a man’s five year-old son threw a rock, shattering the window, along with a telephone number and insurance information.

July 10- A man was issued a citation for disorderly conduct when he started a fight with another male who was urinating on his truck behind the Surf Bar. He claimed he was tired of Surf Bar patrons doing that. The other male, who had been drinking, claimed the bathroom was full. He was also given a citation for disorderly conduct.

July 10- An older man was pulled over for speeding. He appeared to have been drinking and admitted to doing so as well as taking medication for health conditions. He also admitted that he probably should not be driving and would go to a hotel if the officer could take care of the vehicle. He agreed to a field sobriety test, despite arthritis and a bad back. He was uneasy on his feet and seemed “dazed and confused”. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .20 at the detention center. His license was taken and he was advised that it was now suspended. However, he was unable to be jailed because his heart rate was too high. He was taken to the hospital until he was well enough to go back to jail, where he was given citations for DUI and reckless driving.

July 10- A woman reported that her car had been vandalized and broken into after parking it under a street light at the Piggly Wiggly that night. Several items were reported stolen including a Satellite radio, a Prada wallet, credit cards, her driver’s license and a “copied” Taylor Swift CD. However, it was also discovered that her license plate was suspended. As a result her driver’s license was also suspended.

July 11- An extremely intoxicated woman was arrested for disorderly conduct at the Holiday Inn. She had been lying on the front steps and was trying to go inside, but could not stand up on her own.

July 12- Officers responded to a fight at the apartments behind Snapper Jack’s. No one involved wanted to file charges, so the officers were content to let everyone go to their homes. However, one suspect identified himself and claimed he had no identification to back it up. Officers noticed a wallet and located a license that had someone else’s name on it. The suspect claimed he could not remember his social security number. He refused to go home and began mouthing off to someone in the parking lot. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and an unrelated violation that was discovered later.

July 12- Two males started fighting on the sidewalk in front of Snapper Jack’s after one had been antagonizing the other throughout the night inside the bar. An officer happened to be right there and drew his tazer, ordering the two men to stop. They cooperated and were arrested for disorderly conduct.

July 13- Police discovered that a man was driving with a suspended license when they pulled him over for driving the wrong way on West Arctic. The driver had a broken left leg, so they decided not to arrest him. He was cited for driving with a suspended license and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. The driver’s father was expected to pick up the vehicle.

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June 10 – A married couple got into an argument in the Pantry parking lot while walking their dog. An altercation ensued when two passersby’s attempted to help the wife get away from her husband and one of the passersby was slightly injured after falling to the ground when the husband engaged him. The wife stated that her husband had been drinking and a fight had not taken place, only a misunderstanding. No one wanted to press charges.
June 10 – A woman reported that her car had been broken into about two weeks earlier and several items stolen including: a pocket book, wallet, driver’s license, birth certificate, several credit cards, $145 cash, and a $150 check.
June 10 – A complainant reported that the subject owed him money and an altercation had taken place between the two because the subject had taken some of his property and had also torn his shirt from his body. He stated that he did not want to press assault charges but wanted the subject evicted. He was advised to see the local magistrate on the matter.
June 11- Officers responded to a disturbance between a male and female. The male stated that the female had assaulted him and left. She was found at the Folly Beach Inn and both were placed on trespass notice. Both were intoxicated and the male stated he did want to press charges, but only wanted her to calm down.
June 11- A car owner reported that an unknown person had “keyed” their vehicle, leaving about $300 worth of damage.
June 11- A man and woman were found sleeping in a vehicle when an officer noticed that it was parked on the wrong side of the road. The officer discovered that a “protection order” was active on the male on behalf of the woman who was in the car. She stated she had been meaning to dismiss it but had been unsuccessful in contacting the proper Tennessee authority. The man was arrested.
June 12 – Several items were reported stolen from an unsecured carport which included: an inflatable kayak, two paddles, two life vests, and several other items totaling approximately $300 in value.
June 12 – Two boys were cited for underage possession of alcohol after they tried to ditch a case of beer they were carrying as an officer drove by.
June 13 – A twenty year old male was relieved of his can of beer and entire cooler containing the same when an officer observed him holding the open can. He was cited for underage possession of beer and an open container violation.
June 13 – A white male was obstructing traffic on Center Street when he stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road while talking on his cell phone. An officer pulled along side him to see if everything was alright and the man appeared to be intoxicated and slurred his speech when responding. He was pulled over and given a field sobriety test which he failed after several attempts. A liquor drink was found in his center console. He was arrested for DUI and the vehicle towed. He refused to take a breathalyzer and was given a notice of suspension.
June 14 – A man doing yard work reported that the owner of a golf cart got into a verbal altercation with him when he moved the cart which was parked in the owner’s private yard without permission.
June 14 – An 18 year-old man was cited for underage possession of beer and an open container violation when an officer observed him walking down the beach with the beer can.
June 14 – A cell phone and “boom box” were reported stolen from an unlocked car early in the morning.
June 14 – A 38 year old man was cited for having drug paraphernalia when an officer observed that he and a woman were trying to smoke what appeared to be marijuana from a glass pipe.
June 15 – Several young males were unaware that “big brother” was watching when they dragged a large cooler onto the beach and began drinking out of beer bottles and passing around a bottle of vodka. When approached by an officer, the group dropped their beer bottles and dispersed, leaving two brothers behind to take the fall. The older brother was over 21 years old. He was cited with an open container violation and bringing glass on the beach. The other was charged with underage possession of beer. The two boys were forced to pick up all the beer bottles and throw them into a nearby dumpster.
June 15- A local surf shop reported that several DVD’s had not been returned by a renter and attempts to recover them had been unsuccessful.
June 15- A 55 year old Pennsylvania woman called police to report that a man had bruised her hand the night before. She also stated that she had been kicked out of a condo that belonged to the man’s sister. According to the man, the woman had hit him and had been yelling at him so much that everyone else at the condo had left. He offered to pay for an airline ticket for her to go home but she said she only wanted an apology. When he tried to apologize, she said it wasn’t good enough. Neither subject wanted to press charges.
June 16- An officer witnessed three individuals smoking what appeared to be a joint at the pier. Upon approaching them with back-up, they had moved away from the area and the remains of the joint and lighter were on the ground nearby. The roach and lighter were taken as evidence and three individuals were arrested for simple possession of marijuana.
June 16- A woman reported that some items had been stolen from her vehicle when she was attempting to leave the beach. She had to make a second trip for more items on the beach and left the vehicle unsecured while doing so. Upon returning she noticed a side door had been opened but did not notice anything missing. The next day, her bank contacted her regarding approximately $800 that had been charged to her account from various places on Folly Road.
June 16- An individual reported that his $3000 Waverunner had been stolen sometime after January 6, 2009. He had left it at 100 East Hudson for “safe keeping” and found it missing when he returned on this day.
June 16- A victim reported that a couple of lights and water hoses had been stolen from his food stand.
June 18- A 20 year-old was cited for underage possession of beer when an officer saw him holding the open can on the side of the road. A legal drinker who walked up with an open beer can during the incident was also cited for having an open container of alcohol.
June 19- An intoxicated man was asked to leave the area of a local Inn. Police were called when the man returned and fell asleep in a lawn chair with empty malt liquor cans sprinkled around him. An officer was only able to wake the man enough to see his bloodshot eyes and hear him slurring curses. He was placed under arrest for public intoxication and went back to sleep in the back of the police car after being carried there by the hotel manager and police officer. He was placed on trespass notice.
June 20- A vehicle suspected of a hit-and-run was seen by an officer on Folly Road and led the officer on a chase after refusing to pull-over when the blue lights were enacted. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into some shrubs on Seaside Plantation Drive in James Island. He attempted to run but was caught by police. He was treated for injuries and arrested for failing to stop for blue lights, driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
June 20- A man attempted to stop another man on a bike for an unknown reason. He chased him down and knocked him off the bike near Rita’s. The victim had injuries and refused medical attention and did not want to press charges.
June 21- A man was punched in the face and suffered a head injury as a result at the Tiki Bar. The assailant had fled the scene and could not be found. However, the suspect’s friend was still there and was asked to leave by management. He refused to leave even when asked by police. He continued to refuse and began yelling obscenities and would not calm down. He was arrested for interfering with police, disorderly conduct, and trespassing.
June 21- A couple were cut-off from drinking at Snapper Jack’s and they presented a credit card for payment. When the card was run it came back with a “hold call” which means it had either been stolen or reported lost. The couple disappeared and could not be located.
June 22- A group of underage individuals were found to be drinking beer on the beach by an officer. Citations were issued. However, one individual suddenly took off running before getting a citation and fled the scene. The officer stayed with the remaining subjects and handcuffed them until they were identified and cited.
June 22- A woman skipped out on a $93.52 tab at Snapper Jack’s when the card she presented was declined. Investigation pending.
June 22- A man’s truck was vandalized with a rock while he was on the beach causing an estimated $1200 worth of damage.
June 23- A chalkboard was reported stolen from Planet Follywood.
June 24- A woman looking for a missing cell phone may have helped solve a two year old case. She discovered the cell phone in the trunk of an acquaintance’s car using another friend’s phone to call it. An investigation revealed several credit cards and an iPod that did not belong to the car’s owner as well as a credit card that had been reported stolen by the victim’s friend a few days earlier. The vehicle’s owner was located as well as her male accomplice, both of whom had previously been at a party with the victims. The suspects were taken in for questioning and claimed they had found the credit card and planned to return it and that the iPods belonged to her brother. However, at least one of the iPods had been reported stolen two years earlier and was returned to its rightful owner.
June 24- A resident reported that his cell phone and credit card had been stolen and that someone had charged around $1600 to the card.
June 26- A victim reported that his bicycle had been stolen.
June 26- A woman reported that she had recently moved out from an apartment with her ex-boyfriend into the neighboring apartment and that fighting has been occurring since. Neighbors stated that the two had been yelling and banging on walls all night. She claimed the boyfriend had brought a girl over to his apartment and then came into her apartment, strangled her, threw her to the floor, and threatened to duct tape her mouth. She did not want to press charges or receive medical attention. She did not want another woman in his apartment. The ex-boyfriend could not be located at that time.
June 27- An officer responded to reports of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance at the County Park. She was put in handcuffs when the officer observed her to be grossly intoxicated and she finally came in from the water. The woman’s husband approached as she was being taken to the car, grabbed her arm and told the officer that she would not be going with the officer as he attempted to pull her away. He also appeared intoxicated and was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and interfering. However, the subject dislocated the officer’s arm when he struggled after the arrest. The subject was forcefully restrained and back-up called. The two subjects were arrested and the male was additionally charged with resisting arrest.
June 27- A 20 year-old man was charged with underage possession of beer when an officer saw him drinking from a can on Center Street.
June 28- A 34 year-old man was arrested after being advised to leave an incident scene on several occasions. A tow-truck operator and another man were in a dispute regarding a “boot” that had been applied to the vehicle early in the morning. The subject advised the man to remove the tire and take the boot. The subject finally left but returned after the incident with a phone and began harassing the officer and stating that he was recording everything. He refused to leave and claimed his rights were being violated in a loud manner. He was arrested for disorderly conduct.
June 29- At around 12:30am an officer observed a mini-motorcycle being operated with lights or registration. The driver was pulled and found to have a suspended license. The subject’s friend approached on foot and said the motorcycle was his. The driver was arrested for the suspended license and an NRVC violation discovered during the background check. The vehicle was released to the other individual.

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