Crime Update

We were made aware that Michael Gorlitsky has been bonded out of jail and is on an electronic monitoring system. All School Resource Officers are aware of the situation and will be diligently patrolling their assigned areas. The Patrol Bureau will be monitoring private schools during their shifts. Our agency will also be working with the bond company and different facets of the criminal justice system to make sure our community is safe.

Missing Person

Mr. Morales may be in the North Charleston area. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black socks, and black shoes. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Detective McCallister at smccallister@tompsc.com. 

Message from Chief Ritchie

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On August 21, 2019, our agency received a call from a school official at Carolina  Park Academy regarding an individual that made disturbing statements about possibly harming students. Through the quick actions of the school staff, crossing guards and our officers we were able to locate the suspect and take him into custody without incident. The partnership with our community is integral to our mission and we cherish the relationship we have with our citizens, businesses, and schools.  

As a result of the circumstances surrounding this suspicious person, our Department is continuing to work with our state, federal, and mental health partners to ensure the safety of our community.  All of the Mount Pleasant public schools have an assigned School Resource Officer and we are constantly patrolling private schools and daycare centers.  

During the bond hearing, the suspect was given a $500,000 bond and will be required to have electronic monitoring.  The suspect is still in custody and we will keep the community apprised of his release. 

I want to thank the community, again, for their quick response in alerting us! As we move forward, remember that if you see something, say something!  

Charleston County School District Clear Bag Policy

The Charleston County School District released their clear bag or no bag procedure for all levels of football and basketball games. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the procedures before the first game! Click on the pictures to enlarge them!

Disturbing Schools

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - On August 21, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the area of Carolina Park Academy in reference to a suspicious person. The suspect was told by the complainant that the academy was private property. The suspect, Michael Gorlitsky, responded by saying, "It's not like I'm gonna shoot a bunch of kids. I just might." Officers arrested Michael Gorlitsky for Disturbing Schools and transported him to the Al Cannon Detention Center where he was lodged. 

Officers Serving in the Community

Lt. Carter and Pfc. Kinder help a community member change a tire on Hwy 17 near the Ravenel Bridge. Police officers are often called upon to serve the community in different ways throughout their day! Thank you to Lt. Carter and Pfc. Kinder for helping out!

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School Supply Drive

On September 6, 2019, we will be holding a school supply drive at Target located at 1600 Long Grove Drive! The event runs from 3 pm until 6 pm. We welcome any school supplies as donations to help deserving, local families!

Stop by, meet some of the officers that serve our community, and help us fill one of our cruisers! We hope to see you there!