Officer Saves Man from Burning Car

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Officer rescues man from burning car in the parking lot of Vickery’s on Shem Creek.   Corporal Adam Willis responded to the parking lot of Vickery’s on May 30, 2015 at approximately 4:35am and found a vehicle engulfed in flames. Corporal Willis retrieved his fire extinguisher and began clearing the passenger compartment of flames when he  observed a man sitting in the driver’s seat. He was then able to pull the man from the car and escorted him to safety.  Corporal Willis’ quick actions saved the man from serious  injury and possible death.

Fatal Traffic Collision

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a motorcycle collision on South Morgans Point near the KOA Campground at approximately 9:41pm on May 28th, 2015. The motorcycle was heading north when it went off of the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries. The incident is still under investigation by the Traffic Bureau.

Palmetto State Armory Donates Rifles

 

 

 

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Palmetto State Armory donates four AR-10 rifles to The Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.   These PSA AR-10s will serve as replacements for the department’s current Remington 700  .308 platforms that are used by their marksmen/observers. The AR-10s are precision long  range rifles that are also chambered to the same .308 caliber as the current rifles.   The police department would like to thank Palmetto State Armory for their donation! Their generosity saved the Town of Mount Pleasant from having to purchase replacement rifles for the aging current models.



Traffic Tip Tuesday

This week's Traffic Tip Tuesday shows you how to prevent injuries while backing your car. Thank you to the Town of Mount Pleasant's Communications Office for producing this video!

South Carolina Safety Belt Law

 

 

 

 

 

South Carolina’s safety belt law requires that every driver and every occupant of a motor vehicle, when it is being operated on the public streets and highways of this State, must wear a fastened safety belt that complies with all provisions of federal law for its use. The driver is charged with the responsibility of requiring every occupant 17 years of age or younger to wear a safety belt or be secured in a child restraint system as required by law. However, a driver is not responsible for an occupant 17 years of age of age or younger who has a driver’s license, special restricted license, or beginner’s permit and who is not wearing a safety belt. 

This law does not apply to:

• A driver or occupant who possesses a written verification from a physician that he is unable to wear a safety belt for physical or medical reasons;



• Medical or rescue personnel attending to injured or sick individuals in an emergency vehicle when operating in an emergency situation as well as the injured or sick individuals;



• School, church, or day care buses;



• Public transportation vehicles except taxis;



• Occupants of vehicles in parades;



• United States mail carriers;



• An occupant for which no seatbelt is available because all belts are being used by other occupants;



• A driver or occupants in a vehicle not originally equipped with safety belts.







Car Break-In Suspects Arrested

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested four suspects for breaking into motor vehicles and for financial transaction card fraud.   Investigators have arrested and charged Deon Rambert, Montez Phillips-Edgecombe, Lashanta Singleton and Jasmine Lafayette with Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle that occurred April 28th at Eco Fitness on Johnnie Dodds Blvd. In conjunction   with this incident Deon Rambert has also been charged with Financial Transaction Card Theft and Financial Transaction Card Fraud. Mr. Phillips-Edgecombe, Ms. Singleton and Ms. Lafayette have additionally been charged with Financial Transaction Card Fraud which stems from this same incident. Their bond hearings are scheduled for 2:00pm on  May 14, 2015.   The investigation is still ongoing and additional charges are expected.

Buckle Up South Carolina

Local law enforcement joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol yesterday in kicking off the Buckle Up South Carolina event. Officers across the state want to remind everyone about the importance of using seatbelts and child safety seats.

South Carolina has a primary safety belt enforcement law. Under the primary law, a law enforcement officer has the authority to stop a driver if the officer has a clear and unobstructed view of a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle not wearing a safety belt or not secured in a child restraint system.

You can find more traffic safety information at www.http://buckleupsc.com/