Officer Saves Man from Burning Car

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Officer rescues man from burning car in the parking lot of Vickery’s on Shem Creek.   Corporal Adam Willis responded to the parking lot of Vickery’s on May 30, 2015 at approximately 4:35am and found a vehicle engulfed in flames. Corporal Willis retrieved his fire extinguisher and began clearing the passenger compartment of flames when he  observed a man sitting in the driver’s seat. He was then able to pull the man from the car and escorted him to safety.  Corporal Willis’ quick actions saved the man from serious  injury and possible death.

Officer Saves 2 Year Old During Parade

A Mount Pleasant police officer is credited with saving the life of a choking toddler Sunday evening during the Town’s annual Christmas Parade.   Pfc. Jonathan Rustin was patrolling the parade route on his bicycle when he was alerted to the little girl choking on a piece of candy. Pfc. Rustin immediately rendered aid to the 2 year old and was able to get the piece of hard candy dislodged from her airway.   “The mom told me her daughter was choking so I took her and was able to get the candy out of her airway,” Pfc. Rustin said. “Once the candy came out the little girl started to cry which meant she could breathe.”       The girl was checked by EMS and found to be in good health.