Law Enforcement Torch Run

Law Enforcement Officers from across the state are involved in the Torch Run for Special Olympics and the Officers from the Lowcountry are no exception.  Beginning at 11:00 am on April 30th, 2015 Law Enforcement Officers will begin an approximately 127mile relay of a Special Olympics Torch 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 1st, 2015 announcing the beginning of the Special Olympics 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 support for South Carolina’sapproximately 22,593 Special Olympic Athletes.

Anyone interested in supporting our efforts can donate directly at:

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/stan-gragg-1/coast-to-the-capital-torch-run

or contact me and I will offer assistance and/or directionsfor other support opportunities or participation information.  Corporate sponsorships are available through t-shirts worn by officers during the relay, and/or magnetic signage or banners attached to support vehicles.

Counterfeit Money

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.

Expanding Social Media with Nextdoor

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 Pleasant neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents of that neighborhood. Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor website. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood before joining Nextdoor. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by Google or other search engines.   “This partnership with Nextdoor gives neighbors an easy way to not only get to know each other, but develop a stronger relationship with our police department“ said Inspector Chip Googe. “We believe that building trust and constant communication   channels will lead to stronger and safer neighborhoods.”   Those interested in joining their neighborhood’s Nextdoor website can visit  www.nextdoor.com and enter their address. If residents have questions about their Nextdoor website, please visit help.nextdoor.com.

Fraud Subjects

 

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.

Promotions

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.

Car Seat Check Up

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 incorrectly.

 

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About Safe Kids Trident Area

Safe Kids Trident Area works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Its partners include local health care, fire, EMS and police personnel. Safe Kids Trident Area is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids Trident Area was founded in 1996 and is led by MUSC Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit safekids.org or musckids.org.

Murder Suspect Arrested

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.





Murder Suspect Arrested

 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.





Homicide Investigation

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.