Press Release

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On May 23, 2018, at approximately 7:18 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the 300 block of 4th Ave. in reference to a possible disturbance. As officers where attempting to determine the cause of the disturbance, the suspect cursed at them and ran inside his home. The victim in this incident told officers that the suspect attempted to stab him with a knife, threatened to kill him, and threatened to burn his house down.  Officers continuously tried to make contact with the suspect, Timotheaous Washington, and get him to come out of his home but he refused. The Crisis Intervention Response Team attempted to persuade the suspect to come out of his home but he continually refused. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get Mr. Washington to come out, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team used gas canisters that forced him outside where he was taken into custody. He was charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature and lodged at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center.  

Can You Help?

We need your help to identify three suspects who have been involved in crimes around Mount Pleasant. Please take a look at this video and submit any information you may have!

If you have information on the attempted Rolex theft please contact Detective Stephenson at 843-884-4176 or vstephenson@tompsc.com.


If you have information about the stolen credit card please contact Detective Sergeant Salata at 843-856-3032 or msalata@tompsc.com.
Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or visit their website at www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to an arrest.

Request for Information

 

 

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the two subjects pictured above. They are suspected of being involved in the attempted theft of Rolex watches from Reeds Jewelers on May 19, 2018 on Belk Drive. They were last seen getting into a dark grey Volvo Sedan with tinted windows. A witness reported that the tag on the vehicle was a dealer tag with red lettering.

 

 

 

Anyone with information about these two subjects is asked to contact Detective Stephenson at 843-884-4176 or vstephenson@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

I-526 Update

Wando River Bridge Opens to Two-Way Traffic Sunday, May 20

By Town of Mount Pleasant, Charleston County and City of Charleston Public Information Officers

       MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (May 2018) – In anticipation of SCDOT’s press conference, Mount Pleasant, Charleston County and Charleston public information officers met today at the Mount Pleasant Town Hall Municipal EOC to support public information efforts in the wake of the Wando River Bridge closure.

       Lane closures on I-526, near the approaches to the cross-overs, will be intermittent today through Sunday, May 20. The plan is to open the Wando River Bridge eastbound lanes for two-way traffic Sunday afternoon, in preparation for the commute on Monday, May 21.  Once implemented, the plan will call for the deployment of resources to include a contingent of 26 state troopers and tow trucks strategically deployed along I-526. All vehicles, including trucks, will be allowed and speed will be limited to 45 mph.

       SCDOT emphasizes the need for motorists to choose their own travel route. The Wando River Bridge two-way traffic plan is another option to supplement existing traffic management strategies. Messaging boards will alert motorist to proper driving precautions as they near the cross-overs.

       Motorists are reminded to follow law enforcement directions, allow for ample travel time, and not drive distracted.

       Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, Deputy Secretary for Engineering Leland Colvin, and Traffic Engineering Director Rob Perry discussed the two-way traffic plan at today’s news conference at the agency’s District Headquarters in North Charleston.

       For more information on the Wando River Bridge closure, visit SCDOT online on Facebook and Twitter.  Maps and traffic count information can be found on the SCDOT’s website at www.scdot.org. Real time traffic information can be found by downloading their 511 app.

Request for Identification

 

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the subject pictured above. She is suspected of using a stolen credit/debit card at numerous businesses around Mount Pleasant.

 

If you have any information about this person, please contact Detective Ivey at 843-884-4176 or divey@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest. 

2018 Police Week

 

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (May 9, 2018) – In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

 

On May 15, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Town Hall, the Mount Pleasant Police Department will commemorate police week. Displays will be set up inside and outside of Town Hall. The following units are scheduled to be on display:

 

·         SWAT Team

·         Recruitment Team

·         Victim Advocates

·         Bicycle Unit

·         Traffic Bureau

·         Crime Scene Bureau

·         Crime Prevention

·         Motorcycle Unit

·         Mobile Field Force

·         K-9 Bureau

 

 

For more information on Police Week and to see a schedule of national events, visit www.policeweek.org.

Collision Investigation

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On May 8, 2018, at approximately 8:29 a.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to Highway 17 North at Carolina Park Blvd. in reference to a collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcyclist was heading north on Highway 17 when they swerved to avoid stopped traffic. During the evasive action, the motorcyclist sideswiped another vehicle and was ejected. The motorcyclist died on scene.  

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department's Traffic Bureau is still investigating this incident. 

Request for Identification

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the two individuals pictured above. They are suspected of cashing fraudulent checks at two different Wells Fargo Banks.

 

Anyone with information about these subjects is asked to contact FTO Neese at 843-884-4176 or dneese@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.



Coast to the Capital

 

On May 10th, 2018 at 9:30 am Law Enforcement Officers from around the Lowcountry will begin a 130-mile relay of a Special Olympics Flame of Hope. Starting from the beach at Sullivan’s Island’s Station 22 1/2 Street, officers will escort the Torch 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 with a press conference on the steps of the Capital on May 11th, 2018 announcing the beginning of the Special Olympics Summer Games.  At 6:00 pm on May 11th, officers will continue their journey for a 7.5 mile run from the Capital to Fort Jackson where the torch will be used to light the cauldron for the Summer Games. 

 

This represents the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics continued commitment to increase awareness, raise funds, and provide support for South Carolina’s 28,902 Special Olympic Athletes.

 

Anyone interested in supporting our efforts can donate directly at:

https://www.firstgiving.com/event/so-sc/2018-Coast-to-the-Capital

or contact Deputy Chief Gragg (sgragg@tompsc.com) and he will offer assistance and/or directions for support opportunities or participation information.  Corporate sponsorships are available through signage or banners attached to support vehicles and displayed during the event, along with social media recognition

 

Crews Chevrolet and Crews Subaru along with WEZL are proud sponsors of this event.





Request for Information

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the subject pictured above. He is suspected of using a stolen credit card at Harris Teeter on Ben Sawyer Blvd. on April 18, 2018.

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to contact Officer T. Williams at twilliams@tompsc.com or 843-884-4176. Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

Law Enforcement United Road to Hope

 

 

Mount Pleasant, SC – Team Lowcountry is conducting their final Law Enforcement United bicycle training ride on May 6, 2018 beginning 4:00 p.m. at Belks located at 1218 Belk Drive. This training session is open to the public and will offer media outlets the ability to gather footage as this will be the final time the entire team will be together before the event.

 

Law Enforcement United is a group of law enforcement officers, survivors, and civilian supporters whose mission is to honor fallen officers and remember the survivors.  

 

A send-off ceremony is set for May 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mount Pleasant Police Department located at 100 Ann Edwards Lane. Team Lowcountry is representing seven fallen officers from South Carolina as they ride from Chesapeake, Virginia to Washington, D.C.  in the Law Enforcement United Road to Hope bicycle tour. This 250-mile ride takes place over three days in which police officers will be honored at each stop along the way. The Road to Hope bicycle tour marks the beginning of National Police Week which runs from May 13 to May 19, 2018. To learn more, visit www.leunited.org.