MPPD News

In this episode, we discuss the leash law, red light enforcement cameras, and one of our officers talks about his experiences in the military before joining the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Leash Law: "An animal shall be deemed under control or restraint if it is on the premises of its owner or keeper or is accompanied by its owner or keeper and under the physical control of such owner or keeper by means of a leash not more than eight feet in length or other similar restraining device, or under the active control of the owner or trainer while hunting or being trained while on property of the owner or another’s property with the property owner’s permission." Are you ready to serve? Fill out an application at www.tompsc.com/jobs . Follow us on social: www.facebook.com/mountpleasantpd www.twitter.com/mountpleasantpd www.instagram.com/mountpleasantpolice

Can you help us locate Donald Rouse? We have shoplifting warrants for Mr. Rouse and need to find him. If you have any information, please contact SPO Harper at 843-884-4176 or aharper@tompsc.com. If you would rather remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry offers rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On June 12, 2019, at approximately 8:01 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Fox Tail Lane in reference to the complainant finding a deceased person. Officers did locate a body in a nearby shed. The Coroner’s Office was contacted and an autopsy will be conducted. The preliminary investigation has not revealed any foul play in this case. The investigation is ongoing.