MPPD News

Law Enforcement Officers from across the state are involved in the Torch Run for  S pecial Olympics and the  Officers from the  Lowcountry  are  no exception .  Beginning  at 11:00 am  on  April 30 th , 201 5  Law En forcement Officers will begin an approximately 12 7 mile  relay of  a Special Olympics  T orch from the  sands of  Sullivan’s  Island ’s Station  22 1/2   Street  to the steps of the  Statehouse  in Columbia.   Appropriately deemed the Coast to the Capital this event will coincide with relays from other parts of the state and conclude at a press conference  on the steps of the Capital  on May  1 st , 201 5  announc ing  the beginning of the Special Olympic s  Summer Games.   At 6:00 pm  officers will join  forces  for a  7.5  mile run from the Capital to Fort Jackson where the torch will be carried into the Summer Games.    This represents Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics continued commitment to increase awareness, raise funds, and provide sup

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 22, 2015) The Mount Pleasant Police Department is looking to identify the individual pictured above. This subject is passing counterfeit money and recently attempted to do so at the Circle K on Mathis Ferry Rd. If you have any information about this subject please contact Ofc. D. Raley at 843-884-4176 .

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C . – The Mount Pleasant Police Department is expanding their community outreach through the social media site Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com).   Since October of 2014 the Mount Pleasant Police Department has been utilizing Nextdoor to connect with their citizens. Inspector Chip Googe and Corporal Chris Rosier have been coordinating speed enforcement, reporting crime trends, answering questions about the law and supplying information about upcoming events. Starting  today they will be joined by the members of Team 2 headed by Sgt. Tyrone Simmons.   “We now have an entire patrol team that will be available to answer questions and respond to concerns in the neighborhoods that they patrol” said Inspector Googe. “This will allow us to expand our community outreach by having more officers readily  available to respond.”   Nextdoor is free for residents and the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Each Mount Plea

  The Mount Pleasant Police Department is looking to identify the two subjects pictured regarding the fraudulent use of a credit card. The card was used on March 15, 2015 at 1810 North Highway 17 (Walgreens) and 3000 Proprietors Place (Walmart Oakland Market). The subjects are travelling in a gold or silver in color van.   If you have any information on these subjects please contact Det. Jenkins at the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 843-884-4176.

We want to congratulate the three officers who were promoted last week: Corporal Stafford was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Field Training Officer Rosier was promoted to the rank of Corporal Patrolman First Class Strode was promoted to the rank of Field Training Officer.

Safe Kids Trident Area to Host Free Car Seat Check Event   WHO: ·          Safe Kids Trident Area ·          MUSC Children’s Hospital ·          SC DHEC ·          State Law and Fire Officials   WHERE: Target at Seaside Farms Shopping Center, 1300 Long Grove Drive, Mount Pleasant   WHEN: Thursday, April 9 th 3:00pm – 6:00pm   WHAT:   As part of a Child Passenger Safety Technician course, Safe Kids Trident Area will be hosting a free car seat check event. Technicians will provide education to caregivers on car seat installation, ensure that the child is in the correct type of child restraint, and overall confirm that the child is as safe as possible while riding in the vehicle. WHY: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. In South Carolina 9 out of 10 car seats are used or installed i

Madisen Rene Stroupe 1230 Jabbers Drive #113 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 White Female 5’01” 105lbs 10/16/1995 Brown Hair/Hazel Eyes     MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C . On April 6, 2015 at 11:06pm officers responded to 1230 Jabber Drive #113 in reference to a reported stabbing. Investigators  have charged Madisen Rene Stroupe with Murder and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Violent Crime. She has been housed at the Al Cannon, Jr. Detention Center.  

 Jimmy Coaxum 4604 Turquoise Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28311 12/13/1986   MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 6, 2015) - Jimmy Coaxum was arrested in Fayetteville, North Carolina for the murder of Tameka Mitchell which occurred on April 4th, 2015. He is currently lodged at the Cumberland County Detention Center awaiting extradition back to Charleston.  

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 4, 2015) At approximately 2:30am the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the Snowden Community in reference to a homicide. The suspect is described as a black male wearing all black clothing, 5'10" tall, weighing 210lbs and is believed to be an acquaintance of the victim. The investigation is ongoing.