Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

Matthew L. Barnes

84 Johnson Street

Charleston, SC

7/15/1991

On August 20, 2016, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to Perseverance Street in reference to a stabbing. Matthew Barnes was attending a house party at this location when an altercation broke out with another guest. During the altercation, Matthew Barnes produced a knife and stabbed the first victim in the neck and abdomen. A second victim was cut on the arm and shoulder. Both victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and have since been released. Matthew Barnes turned himself in to officers today and has been charged with Attempted Murder, Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime. 

We want to thank the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in this case!

Murder Suspect Arrested

Madisen Rene Stroupe

1230 Jabbers Drive #113

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

White Female

5’01” 105lbs

10/16/1995

Brown Hair/Hazel Eyes

 

 

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. On April 6, 2015 at 11:06pm officers responded to 1230 Jabber Drive #113 in reference to a reported stabbing. Investigators  have charged Madisen Rene Stroupe with Murder and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Violent Crime. She has been housed at the Al Cannon, Jr. Detention Center.





Murder Suspect Arrested

 Jimmy Coaxum

4604 Turquoise Rd.

Fayetteville, NC 28311

12/13/1986

 

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 6, 2015) - Jimmy Coaxum was arrested in Fayetteville, North Carolina for the murder of Tameka Mitchell which occurred on April 4th, 2015. He is currently lodged at the Cumberland County Detention Center awaiting extradition back to Charleston.





Juvenile Arrested and Charged with Murder

Investigators have charged 16 year old Matthew Fischer with Murder and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Violent Felony in the stabbing of 17 year old Lucas Cavanaugh. Fischer is scheduled to have a bond hearing to today and he is being charged as an adult. 

Murder Suspect Arrested

Alberto Martinez-Villa

April 22, 1970

5'05" 170lbs

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (November 30, 2014) The Mount Pleasant Police Department has charged Alberto Martinez-Villa with the murder of his wife, Augustina Hernandez-Hernandez, that occurred at their home on Rifle Range Road.

Mr. Martinez-Villa reported his wife missing on November 28th, 2014 which prompted the Mount Pleasant Police Department to launch an investigation into her disappearance. Mrs. Hernandez-Hernandez's body was found with apparent knife inflicted wounds in North Charleston the next day and evidence obtained by investigators led to the arrest of Mr. Martinez-Villa.

The Mount Pleasant and North Charleston Police Departments worked a collaborative investigation into the suspicious death due to the crossing of jurisdictional boundaries.

Mr. Martinez-Villa has also been charged with Possession of a Knife/Firearm During a Violent Crime.