MPPD News

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is closely monitoring Hurricane Joaquin. Make sure you are following us on Twitter (@mountpleasantpd) and have downloaded our free iPhone and Android app for updates! Here is there press release: COLUMBIA, S.C. (Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 4:55 p.m.) - The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is paying close attention to Hurricane Joaquin, and as a result of the storm’s projected movement, key agencies in South Car olina government have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. We are preparing for the possibility that this storm could affect South Carolina, we’re asking residents to do the same,” SCEMD Director Kim Stenson said. People in potentially vulnerable areas should review their plans and consider actions to take if the storm threatens the state: · Be sure your emergency supplies kit has enough bottled water a

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Forest Acres, SC Police Department and to the family/friends of Officer Greg Alia. Officer Alia was killed this morning in the line of duty after responding to a suspicious person call. The suspect has been arrested in this case.   Officer Alia leaves behind a wife and newborn baby boy.   https://www.odmp.org/officer/22607-police-officer-greg-alia

We want to congratulate the following officers on their recent promotions: Pfc. Wang on his promotion to Field Training Officer FTO Lamb on his promotion to Corporal Cpl. Postell on his promotion to Sergeant

          One of our residents received a call yesterday and was told she had won 2.5 million dollars and a Mercedes-Benz from Publishers Clearing House. The caller said that all she had to do was send him a check for $8,900.00 through the Post Office to receive her prizes. This was recognized as a scam and no money was sent to the suspect. Do not fall for this scam! The Internet Crime Complaint Center offers these warning signs to a possible scam:     If the lottery winnings appear too good to be true, they probably are. Be cautious when dealing with individuals outside of your own country. Be leery if you do not remember entering a lottery or contest. Be cautious if you receive a telephone call stating you are the winner in a lottery. Beware of lotteries that charge a fee prior to delivery of your prize. Be wary of demands to send additional money to be eligible for future winnings.  

Mount Pleasant, SC – On September 22, 2015 the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to Roper St. Francis Hospital in reference to a person with a gunshot wound. An officer made contact with the victim and determined that he was grazed by a bullet after being physically attacked from behind. The victim has been uncooperative with detectives. The incident allegedly occurred in Whitehall Terrace in the area of Happyland Blvd. and is still under investigation.

What: Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Tournament When: October 3, 2015 - 9:00am  Where: 391 Egypt Rd. (Jones Center) Why: Proceeds benefit the Carolina Children's Charity Come support local police, fire and healthcare workers as we play softball to raise money for the Carolina Children's Charity. There will be jump castles, snow cones and Sparky the Fire Dog for the kids! First pitch is at 9:00am when we take on the Charleston Fire Department. Hope to see you there!

We were honored to be a part of the 2015 Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament put on by Pro Performance Athletics over the weekend! Thank you for allowing us to participate!

What: Reading Patrol Where: Barnes and Noble - 1716 Towne Centre Way When: September 19th, 2015 11:00am to 12:00pm Join us at Barnes and Noble in the Town Centre for our next Reading Patrol! We will have arts and crafts after the selected book reading! Children can also get their Buddy Cards signed by officers!

We want to thank Trident Area Safe Kids, Target, Mac Daddy, Charleston FD, SC Highway Patrol and Jaw Enforcement for making this event a success! We hope to do this again very soon so that our children are safe!

We were honored to be a part of the 9/11 Silent Walk this morning! Thank you to all of the organizers who made this event possible!

          What:       Smart911 Sign Up Day   Where:     1133 Mathis Ferry Road - Charleston County Library   When:      Saturday, September 12th 10:00am to 1:00pm      Local firefighters and 9-1-1 telecommunicators will be on hand to help you create your free Smart911 safety profile. This profile includes any information you want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency.

      Safe Kids Trident Area Offers Car Seat Inspections for Child Passenger Safety Week Certified technicians help parents correctly use and install car and booster seats   to celebrate National Child Passenger Safety Week   Mount Pleasant, South Carolina – Safe Kids Trident Area urges parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and booster seats are properly installed for a kickoff event for “National Child Passenger Safety Week” on Friday, September 11 th .   Mount Pleasant will have certified child passenger safety technicians available to provide hands-on instruction on installing car and booster seats at Target from 1:00 to 4:30 .     “ C orrectly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent,” s aid Jennifer Winkelmann, Injury Prevention Coordinator at MUSC Children’s Hospital and Coordinator for Safe Kids Trident Area . “ We want all parents to make sure their car seats are used and installed correctly a

Mount Pleasant, SC – On September 4, 2015 at 4:00am the above sketched suspect committed a Burglary and attempted to commit Criminal Sexual Conduct in Harbor Point Apartments. He is described as a white male between 23 and 26 years of age, short black or brown hair, short beard and a tan complexion. He was wearing tan shorts and a dark grey T-shirt with white lettering. His height is described as between 5’8” and 5’9” with an average build. If anyone has information regarding this incident or believes they may recognize this individual they are asked to contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 843-884-4176 . Please ask to speak with the on-call detective. You can also send us an anonymous tip at www.mppdnews.blogspot.com or through our smartphone application. 

Come out September 11, 2015 to Target on Long Grove Dr. to learn how to install your child's car or booster seat. There will be nationally certified technicians on hand to make sure your car seat is properly installed. We have teamed up with Trident Area Safe Kids and the MUSC Children's Hospital to put on this event. Please call 843-792-5327 if you have any questions about this event.

We are asking for the public's help in identifying the two individuals pictured above. This picture was taken at Wal-Mart in Oakland Plantation and they left in a white sedan. If you have any information regarding the identity of either person you are asked to contact Det. Ivey at 843-884-4176.