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The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify two individuals who may have information about a stolen debit card that has been used in Charleston City. If you have information about either person pictured above, please contact Detective S. Buono at 843-884-4176 or sbuono@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 or at 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 Police Joins ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to Provide Users with Real-Time, Local Crime and Safety Information Neighbors aims to reduce crime in communities by connecting people, security cameras and law enforcement. Mount Pleasant, S.C.—July 17, 2019– The Mount Pleasant Police Department today announced that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide the Mount Pleasant community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe. Residents can text ‘mpsc’ to 555888 from their smartphone to download the Neighbors app for free on iOS and Android and use the app to; join their neighborhood, share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from their neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team. Police Chief Carl Ritchie sa

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On July 11, 2019, officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested William Henry   Aniello   Sipes, III, of Goose Creek, in connection with the hit and run fatality that occurred on Chuck Dawley Blvd. on July 4 th . William Sipes was arrested and charged with Duties of a Driver Involved in an Accident Resulting in Death. Sipes has been lodged at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center.   We would like to thank everyone who sent in tips regarding this case!   Mount Plea sant, S.C. - On July 4, 2019, at approximately 11:35 p.m., a bicyclist was fatally struck on Chuck Dawley Blvd. near Bowman Rd. The vehicle that struck the bicyclist then left the scene. The vehicle is described as a blue Ford Mustang that may have a 2010 body style and should have damage on the front.   Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Lt. Carter at 843-884-4176 or   pcarter@tompsc.com . Those who wish to remain anonymous are