MPPD News

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Charleston County between 3am and 9am Monday.  Very cold wind chills are expected! Expect wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees above zero. In addition, Town of Mount Pleasant officials recommend several actions for residents to take to prepare their properties for the inclement weather. “Water has a unique property and expands when it freezes,” said Edward Weston, Mount Pleasant Facilities and Grounds Division Chief. “We advise that you protect pipes that are exposed to cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets." "Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing," Weston said. "During cold periods, staff will winterize vulnerable fixtures such as water foun

December 12, 2017 Update - Taylor has been located and is safe! On December 10, 2017 13 year old Taylor Planty was reported as a runaway by her mother. Taylor was supposed to attend the Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade but she did not return home. Taylor is a white female and was last seen wearing grey leggings, black boots, a pink Nash Orthodontics shirt, and a peach colored sweater. Taylor may be heading to the Camden, SC area.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Taylor Planty, please contact Detective Ivey at 843-856-3030 or   divey@tompsc.com . Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or   www.5541111.com . 

December 11, 2017 Update – The investigation into the suspicious person call at Wando High School on December 7, 2017 led to the identification of the suspicious person and ultimately the location of the subject in Charleston near MUSC.   After review of video evidence and interviews of the original complainant and subject it was determined that no weapons had been brought onto the Wando campus nor had any threats been made.   The Mount Pleasant Police Department would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the faculty, staff, and students at Wando High School for their calm, quick response and to the parents for their patience while we conducted a thorough investigation into this situation which had been reported as potentially volatile. We would also like to thank the community for their outpouring of support on social media during, and after, our response. Everyone came together as a community during this stressful call which we are extremely thankful for!

      Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march down Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a fireworks show (now moved to the Town Hall football field to be visible from the new viewing area on W. Coleman Blvd.) then immediately followed by the start of the parade at Mill St. traveling south and ending at the intersection of Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd. Coleman Boulevard Road Closure Schedule: Whilden St. to Pherigo St. closes at 4:00 p.m. for the lineup Whilden St. to Patriots Point Rd. closes at 5:00 p.m. Ravenel Bridge off-ramp onto Coleman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all traffic diverted to Highway 17) Patriots Point Rd. from Coleman Blvd. to Harry Hallman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all Patriots Point and hotel/golf course traffic will divert onto Harry Hallman) The entire parade route is a No Drone Zone in the interest of public safet

SCAM ALERT!!! The letter seen in this post is a copy of an actual letter received by one of our residents. The letter details an attempt to blackmail someone into paying $3500 in bitcoins. This is a scam that has been circulating throughout the globe in some form or another for some time now. If you have received a letter like this in the mail DO NOT SEND MONEY! You can report such suspicious activity to the United Stated Postal Inspectors at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ .

    Mount Pleasant, SC – On November 26, 2017 officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested Christian James Lose and charged him with three counts of Armed Robbery stemming from   the armed robberies at CVS on South Shelmore, Rite Aid on Highway 17, and the BP Station on Coleman Blvd.    Lose was taken into custody at 10:50 pm after the vehicle he was operating was observed coming into Mount Pleasant from the Ravenel Bridge.    Mr. Lose was taken into custody without incident.   The Mount Pleasant Police Department would like to thank everyone who   provided information   about these robberies and to   the   media for helping   get this information out to the community which aided in the identification and arrest of Lose.  

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man pictured above. He may have information pertaining to an armed robbery that occurred this morning at 1799 Highway 17 North (Rite Aid).  If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Goode or Detective Buono at 843-884-4176. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or   www.5541111.com . Crime Stoppers issues rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.  

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on November 26, 2017 at 1799 Highway 17 North (Rite Aide). The suspect entered the store at approximately 10:37 a.m. wearing jeans, a black jacket, a black hat, and dark colored shoes. He is described as a white male with blue or grey eyes and brown side burns. The suspect was wearing a mask that covered the bottom half of his face during the robbery.  This suspect may also have been involved in the armed robberies at CVS on South Shelmore on November 24, 2017 and at the BP Station on Coleman Blvd. on November 26, 2017.            If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Goode or Detective Buono at 843-884-4176. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or   www.5541111.com . Crime Stoppers issues rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest. 

We will be at Target on Long Grove Drive collecting new and gently used coats/blankets. Coats can be for children or adults. All donations will go to the Seacoast Dreamcenter for distribution.

Julius Washington Evelina Street, Mount Pleasant 10/10/1967       Mount Pleasant, SC – On October 28, 2017 officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to McAlister’s Deli on Longpoint Road in reference to an assault. The suspect, Julius Washington, stayed after his shift to get a pay stub. When the manager told him that she did not have it, Julius Washington assaulted the victim and threw her to the ground while threatening to kill her. This assault caused multiple injuries. The suspect then took money from the safe before leaving the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and has since been released. Julius Washington was arrested on October 30, 2017 and charged with Attempted Murder as well as Strong Armed Robbery. 

Mount Pleasant, SC – On October 25, 2017, at approximately 4:38 a.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to Finz Bar and Grill on Coleman Blvd. in reference to a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, an officer observed a vehicle that was backed next to a storage building. The officer knocked on the wall of the building and announced his presence. When a person answered back, the officer had them exit the building and took them into custody without incident. On the floor of the storage shed officers found frozen crab legs, prime rib, pulled pork, and other various food items. Two sets of bolt cutters and a cut lock were found outside of the storage building. Twylia R. Brafford, of North Charleston, was arrested and charged with Burglary in the 2 nd Degree and Possession of Burglary Tools. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.  

Following too closely still tops the list! Please leave enough space between you and the car in front of you! #ArriveAlive

            MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (October 13, 2017) - The Town of Mount Pleasant will be installing storm drainage across Coleman Boulevard beginning Sunday, October 15, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be lane shifts between Mill Street and Live Oak Drive as well as in the vicinity of Moultrie Plaza. The driving public should use extra caution in these areas. “Let ‘em work, let ‘em live”. Questions: Contact Ed Barbee at ebarbee@tompsc.com or call (843) 640-2422. 

       Every 9 seconds a victim is battered in the United States during a domestic violence situation. We want to let victims know that you are not alone! If you or someone you know has been the victim of domestic abuse, please call 843-884-4176 and ask to speak to one of our Victim Advocates. In an emergency situation we ask that you call 911 immediately. Together we can stop the cycle of violence!

The Town of Mount Pleasant is offering a Senior Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) program to assist senior citizens and those with special needs.  S.A.F.E. is a voluntary program for eligible citizens living in the town who may not have family or friends nearby who can check on them on a regular basis. The S.A.F.E. program allows the police and fire departments to document names of eligible citizens, where they reside, important contact information, and medical information for use during emergency responses. Police personnel may be assigned to check on these citizens to see if they require any special assistance. Emergency contact information is vital in the event a citizen becomes ill and must be transported to the hospital. The designated contact person can be notified so that important medical information can be retrieved. Who Is This For? Senior citizens age 60 and older Those who are 55 and retired Any disabled citizen To register for this service, follow the link

The Lowcountry Recovery Coalition has scheduled a "Bridge to Recovery" Walk on September 28, 2017 at 6pm. Join us as we walk to the Ravenel Bridge in support of National Recovery Month. #publicservicematters

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 13, 2017) - The Public Services Department is continuing to conduct damage assessments of Town infrastructure. We are also beginning cleanup and repair efforts throughout the Town. We are starting to clean and line Town recreation facilities in order to allow our residents to return to a sense of normalcy. The Town will be collecting Garbage (Town issued trash can) on the following schedule: Normal Monday Route: Will be collected Wednesday Sept 13 Normal Tuesday Route: Will be collected Thursday Sept 14 Normal Wednesday Route: Will be collected Friday Sept 15 Normal Thursday Route: Will be collected Saturday Sept 16 Normal Garbage routes will resume on Monday Sept 18. Due to the expected volume of vegetative debris following the storm, the Town will be collecting vegetative debris on the following schedule: Normal Monday Route: Will be started on Wednesday Sept 13 and will continue until the entire r

Two-Day Delay for Trash, Garbage, Recycling Pick Up By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 13, 2017) -  In the aftermath of the recent  storm, the trash and  garbage collection schedule is as follows: Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday Please note that the recycling schedule is handled by the Charleston County Recycling and is on a two-day schedule as well.  Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 12, 2017) -  In the aftermath of the recent  storm, the trash and garbage collection schedule is as follows: Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday Please note that Charleston County's recycling services will be suspended the week of September 11 until further notice. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications Manager www.tompsc.com (843) 884-8517 MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 11, 2017)   – Town of Mount Pleasant officials   are beginning to evaluate the impacts caused by severe weather associated with Hurricane Irma. The Town is working closely with   Charleston County Emergency Management personnel to   assess damage caused by flooding or winds . Impacted citizens and business owners are encouraged to report property damage using the   County’s   online Citizen   Damage Report Tool using this link   HERE .   This information will be made available to Town officials. “Local damage assessment is the first step   in   evaluating   the need for any potential assistance after a disaster,” said Town Administrator Eric DeMoura. “This online tool will  inform   our field inspectors   where damage has occurred and it will allow us to collect data and   process damage assessment   more quickly .”  

Below is the current list of closed roadways in the Town of Mount Pleasant: Longpoint Rd. between Needlerush and Whipple Park Ave.

The bridges are now in code red status.

KEY MESSAGES: 1. There is the danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along portions of the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, where a Storm Surge Warning remains in effect. 2. Irma will continue to bring life-threatening wind impacts to much of central and north Florida, with hurricane-force winds near the center. Also, Irma is a large hurricane, and hurricane-force wind gusts and sustained tropical-storm force winds extend far from the center. Wind hazards from Irma will continue to spread northward through Georgia and into portions of Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. 3. Irma continues to produce very heavy rain and inland flooding across much of the northern peninsula and eastern panhandle of Florida and southern Georgia, which is quickly spreading to the rest of the southeast United States. Intense rainfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour is leading to flash flooding and rapid rises on creeks, streams, and rivers. Significant