Overdose Prevention Training

In support of Overdose Awareness Day, we invite all community members to join us for Narcan education, community support, and a remembrance ceremony honoring those we have lost to the disease of addiction. This training is recommended for anyone at risk of an opioid overdose, friends, and family of someone at risk, healthcare providers, social services providers, law enforcement, and emergency response providers. You can prevent prescription drug misuse of unused or expired drugs by properly disposing of them in the Mount Pleasant PD prescription drug take-back box. Then, join us for an overdose prevention training by professional from the Charleston County Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Services better known as the Charleston Center. You will be educated on Opioids and learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, the steps to administrating Narcan nasal spray, and how to save a life. Participants who complete the training may receive a free overdose prevention kit containing 2 Narcan nasal sprays. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-wakeup-carolina-take-back-training-event-tickets-62236201153?fbclid=IwAR1_NT2hsJ8hh532Cs2iiwS-IViXc8DK5T3ncMrDDBgOe7l9LmpBSxNu9qA

Basic CERT Training

Charleston County & the Town of Mount Pleasant are hosting a Basic CERT Class on Tuesday nights at Mount Pleasant Town Hall. Classes begin September 3rd and will be held at 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Those interested should register soon! You can register online at https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/training-registration.php. Learn more about the CERT program at https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/cert.php Tuesday, September 3 5:30 – 9:00 Emergency Preparedness/ CERT Organization Tuesday, September 10 5:30 – 9:00 Disaster Medical Operations 1 Tuesday, September 17 5:30 – 9:00 Disaster Medical Operation 2 Tuesday, September 24 5:30 – 9:00 Fire Operations Tuesday, October 1 5:30 – 9:00 Light Search and Rescue Tuesday, October 8 5:30 – 9:00 Disaster Psychology / Terrorism / Exam Saturday, October 12 9:00 – 1:00 Disaster Scenario (Rescue Squad Location)

Scam Alert

A couple of our citizens brought to our attention another telephone scam that is going around. They received a telephone call with a recorded message from "Dominion Energy" saying that their electricity was going to be turned off in 30 minutes. The message further stated that they needed to call another number to rectify the situation.

The number you then call identifies the company as "Dominion Energy" and gives you automated call options. One of these options is bill pay. This connects you with a scammer who verifies personal information such as address and telephone number. He pulls up your account and says that you failed to pay a $500.00 deposit that must have slipped through.

To rectify the issue, the scammer tells you to drive to a call center or go to a CVS to get a MoneyPak. He informs you that the MoneyPak allows for same-day payment. The scammer then directs you to call another number to give him the receipt number of the MoneyPak so he can stop the technician from disconnecting your power.

This scammer is using just enough legitimate information to make the calls sound convincing but please do not send him any money! One number the scam call is coming from is 1-800-251-7234 but may come from other numbers. Please share this information with your friends and family!

Arrest Made in Burglary Case

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:46 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Spotted Owl Drive in reference to a burglary. Officers met with the complainant who advised that a white male carrying a pillowcase ran from the area and was heading towards McDonald's in Oakland Market. The suspect was observed by officers walking towards Kohls so they approached him. As officers were speaking with the suspect, he ran across the parking lot but was caught behind Wells Fargo Bank. 

Christopher Austin Harris was arrested for Burglary in the First Degree and housed at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. 

National Night Out

National Night Out is August 6th from 6p-8p at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park! There will be live music, food, games, dunk tank, bounce house, police displays & demonstrations, and more! We look forward to meeting you!

Special thank you to Bach to Rock, Patriots Point, Charleston Taekwondo, Kona Ice, Sky Zone, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Charleston Fun Park, and Dominos Pizza!

Wanted Person

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to find Deon Antonio Rambert. Deon is wanted for Breaking Into a Motor Vehicle.

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Mr. Rambert, please contact Detective T. Scott at 843-856-7843 or tscott@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.

Death Investigation

On August 1, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to Whole Foods on Houston Northcutt in reference to a deceased person in the restroom. The preliminary investigation has not revealed anything suspicious in nature and the public is not in danger. This investigation is ongoing and more information may be released as it becomes available.