MPPD News

                The Mount Pleasant Police Department received a report in reference to the theft of a 2003 red Toyota Tacoma on January 7, 2016. The tag is from South Carolina and is DJZ877 There are two red palmetto moon stickers on the back window and one 2015 State Sheriffs Association bumper sticker on the left hand corner of the bumper. The white sticker on the back window states something along the lines of “If you try harder I’ll be smarter”. Since the theft, the vehicle was observed on Dorchester Road on January 8, 2016 and on the Ravenel Bridge on January 14, 2016. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this stolen vehicle please contact Detective Ashley Nickell at 843-884-4176 or anickell@tompsc.com

    What does your social media page say about you? Watch this video with your kids and find out if they have any of these on their page:   Embarrassing pictures Personal information Inappropriate videos Threats Complaints about teachers   Talk to your kids about who might see these posts on their page, how it could hurt others, and how it could affect their future. Once something is posted to the internet it is almost impossible to completely delete it. Decisions your kids make today could play a role in their future! 

UPDATE- January 27, 2016 She has been located. Thank you for all of the help! The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing juvenile. Megan Crosby was last seen on January 25, 2016 on Houston Northcutt Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. She was last seen wearing an orange hoodie, blue jeans with rips at the knees, white Christmas socks, and sock monkey slippers. She may be in the company of her boyfriend David Lord and his friend Trevor McGhee. They may be in a silver Toyota Camry with South Carolina tag LXS 687. Foul play is not suspected. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Miss Crosby, please contact the Investigations Bureau at 843-884-4176 . You can also contact Detective Jenkins at gjenkins@tompsc.com.   Megan Crosby 16 years old Blonde Hair/Blue Eyes 5'02" tall/115lbs

Stop by Target at 1300 Long Grove Drive on February 12 th , 2016 from 10am to 3pm to help us fill a cruiser with snacks for James B. Edwards Elementary School’s Snack Program. The school provides snacks for those children who are unable to bring their own. They currently go through about 600 snacks a month! Any unopened snack items are gladly accepted!

    We are teaming with NetSmartz.org to bring attention to cyber safety that will include topics on basic internet safety, cyberbullying, online gaming, cell phone safety, social networking, and more. This will be geared towards parents and their children to help spark conversations on how to be safe while online. Children use a variety of online services, and each of these services can have different safety concerns. However, there are some basic tips which you can employ no matter how your children use the Internet.  *Keep the computer in a high-traffic area of your home. *Establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long. *Remember that Internet technology can be mobile, so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices, and laptops. *Surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online. *Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailin

Did you know that your iPhone's health app has an emergency card that can be filled out and is accessible from your lock screen? This can help law enforcement and medical personnel care for you in the event you are incapacitated.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a woman who is suspected of using a stolen credit card at several businesses in the Charleston area. If you have information on this suspect please call Detective Corporal Eckert at 843-884-4176 or email him at   deckert@tompsc.com .   Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip through our blog at http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html or through our smartphone application.

              The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify two men who are suspected of using a cloned credit card at several businesses in Mount Pleasant on December 26, 2015. If you have information on either of these suspects please call Detective Corporal Eckert at 843-884-4176 or email him at deckert@tompsc.com . Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip through our blog at http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html or through our smartphone application.

                    What:   Reading Patrol When:  January 16, 2016             11:00am to 12:00pm Where: Barnes and Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way Book Selections: Pete the Cat, I love My White Shoes - Eric Litwin                             Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons - Eric Litwin     Join us this Saturday for our next Reading Patrol Event! Officers will be reading two books by Eric Litwin and signing Buddy Cards. We look forward to seeing you there! 

    Flickr Slideshow       We want to thank the students, faculty, and staff for inviting us to lunch for their Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We had a great time getting to meet everyone today!

  Joseph Bosso 537 Calico Retreat Mount Pleasant, South Carolina         Mount Pleasant, SC – Mount Pleasant Police arrest suspect involved in New Year’s hit and run on Ben Sawyer Blvd.   Joseph Bosso was arrested today for a hit and run that occurred on January 1, 2016 at 12:46am in the parking lot of CVS located at 1401 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mr. Bosso was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Collision with Great Bodily Injury and Leaving the Scene of a Collision with Personal Injury after he struck two pedestrians and left the area. He was lodged at the Al Cannon, Jr. Detention Center.            

Come join the fun individually or as a team of friends, family, or co-workers! Everyone who participates in the plunge ($50 donation minimum) earns a commemorative Plunge T-shirt and tickets for free food and drinks. Other gifts awarded as well, based on the amount of your donation or the money you raise.  Plunge party includes fun for all ages, plungers and spectators alike. Party includes food, music, games and door prizes. Plunge merchandise will be available. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics South Carolina.    Schedule of Events Registration Begins at 10:30 AM Plunge Party from 10:30 AM to12:00pm Polar Plunge begins around noon Plunge party continues    Anyone interested in participating or supporting our efforts can visit: https://www.firstgiving.com/so-sc/2016polar-plunge-at-the-windjammer     For more information contact Deputy Chief Stan Gragg of the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 843-884-4176 or sgragg@tompsc.com

Join us for Cops and Pizza Night at Mellow Mushroom (3110 North Highway 17) on January 11, 2016 from 5-9pm. Cost is $5 for a small cheese pizza or get a free kids meal! Have your Buddy Cards signed and meet some of your neighborhood cops!   Recommended ages are 5-14.   Register here: http://www.tompsc.com/FormCenter/Police-Camps-6/Cops--Kids-Pizza-Night-64

Update- Both girls were found safe!                                                     Kaijhana Johnson                                Kira Johnson                                                        5’05” 100lbs                                     5'09" 125lbs                                                Black hair/Brown eyes                       Black hair/Brown eyes                                               Black hooded sweatshirt                     Black shirt/Blue jeans                                                      15 years old                                       17 years old Mount Pleasant, SC – Sisters Kira and Kaijhana Johnson were last seen by their guardian on January 1, 2016 at 2:00pm at their residence in Mount Pleasant. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Kira and Kaijhana please call 843-884-4176 . You can also contact Det. DeCamp by email at adecamp@tompsc.com.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to find a suspect involved in a hit and run collision. On January 1, 2016 at 12:46am a silver or grey sport utility vehicle struck two pedestrians in the parking lot of CVS located at 1401 Ben Sawyer Blvd. and then left the scene. The vehicle is described as a newer model and should have damage on both front quarter panels as well as both headlights. The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Ben Sawyer Blvd. towards Chuck Dawley Blvd. One person was transported to a local hospital.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle or the driver is asked to call 843-884-4176 or email Pfc. Ledbetter at nledbetter@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip through our blog at  http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html or through our smart phone app.