The following is a brief synopsis of the activities of the Isle of Palms Police Department during the month of: MARCH 2006  

o        Patrol

• March 1, 2006               An officer stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard near the connector for an equipment violation and while speaking with the driver, it was determined that he had a suspended license. It was also determined that this was the fourth offense of driving while suspended. He was taken into custody and charged with DUS 4^th, and Habitual Offender.
   
• March 1, 2006               Officers assisted a Charleston County Constable in evicting persons from a rental unit on Palm Boulevard. After the eviction was complete and locks were changed the owners determined that the tenants had removed approximately $950 worth of appliances from the residence. When an Investigator questioned the tenant, she denied having taken the items and provided a story proven to be incorrect. The items were located and the female tenant was charged with Breach of Trust.

• March 3, 2006               A resident of Oak Harbor Lane reported a theft of a laptop computer and software from his residence. The suspect was determined to be the former boyfriend of the homeowner’s daughter, who had previously been placed on trespass notice. The computer and software, valued at $2,349 was recovered at a local pawnshop having been pawned by the suspect listed. The suspect was located and charged with Burglary 3^rd degree and Grand Larceny.

• March 3, 2006               Officers responded to a residence on Yacht Harbor Court where the sister of a female with suicidal tendencies was in an extremely depressed state. The officers received information, which was confirmed that she had recently attempted to purchase a handgun at a local pawnshop for the purpose of committing suicide. First Responders arrived and checked the immediate medical condition of the person, who voluntarily agreed to go to the hospital for observation. 

• March 4, 2006               Just after midnight an officer on patrol observed a car occupied by four black subjects that was traveling well below the posted speed limit on Palm Boulevard. The officer then observed the vehicle turn onto 22^nd Avenue then pull in a driveway and turn it’s lights out. The officer stopped and observed that no one exited the vehicle. The officer then pulled behind the vehicle and immediately detected the odor of burning marijuana. When a backup officer arrived the four occupants were removed from the vehicle, where an officer immediately observed a quantity of drug paraphernalia. A male passenger sitting in the back seat was found to be in possession of a clear plastic bag containing marijuana, valued at approximately $50, a clear plastic bag containing 11 pieces of crack cocaine, valued at approximately $370, and a plastic bag containing three smaller bags of powder cocaine, valued at approximately $700. That person was immediately taken into custody and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine. The other occupants of the vehicle were allowed to leave the area.

• March 5, 2006               An officer traveling on Highway 526 to work, stopped on the shoulder of the road to assist a female pedestrian carrying a grocery bag. When the officer stopped to speak with the female she stated that she wanted to go to the city, and the officer advised her that she was traveling in the wrong direction. While the officer sat in his vehicle attempting to identify her, she abruptly turned and deliberately jumped over the side of the bridge. The officer had communications notify the appropriate police and rescue personnel for assistance. The officer then identified two witnesses and had them stay in the area to obtain statements. An investigation by the North Charleston Police Department indicated that the woman was listed as a missing person from the state of Michigan. The woman sustained serious injuries but will survive.

• March 6, 2006               At approximately 1 A.M., officers responded to an Ocean Boulevard residence to investigate a report of loud music. When officers went to the front entrance, they observed many subjects present and a large amount of beer cans and bottles strewn about. Fourteen subjects present were determined to be under the age of twenty-one and were all charged with Underage Possession of Beer. An adult present admitted that he purchased the alcohol and was charged with Transfer of Beer to a Minor. All parties present were visiting from the University of Richmond.

• March 8, 2006               Officer’s responded to a Charleston Boulevard residence for a reported loud domestic dispute. The officers confirmed that a couple had been arguing loudly and no sign of physical assault was present. One officer transported the female subject involved to another location for the night to quell the situation.

• March 9, 2006               Two officers patrolling the Sea Cabins Pier observed four subjects at the end of the pier and advised them that they were trespassing unless they were staying at Sea Cabins. One subject present was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana, and was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

• March 10, 2006  While on patrol on Waterway Boulevard at 24^th Avenue, an officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The officer determined that the driver of the vehicle had a suspended license. After being taken into custody, the officer located a quantity of marijuana in the glove compartment. The driver and passenger both denied ownership of the marijuana so both were charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana and the driver with the additional charge of DUS.

• March 13, 2006  An officer on patrol on the connector stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation and while speaking to the driver immediately detected the odor of freshly burned marijuana. Due to the smell of marijuana, the vehicle was searched and a plastic bag containing approximately $200 worth of marijuana was located in the console of the car. The driver was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

• March 14, 2006  An officer followed a vehicle that was operating erratically and eventually stopped it on the connector. While speaking to the driver he admitted that he had been drinking beer and wine, but he refused to take any Field Sobriety Tests. He was taken into custody and later also refused to submit to a Datamaster Test. He was charged with DUI and transported to the detention center.

• March 18, 2006  An officer was dispatched to the parking lot of a JC Long Boulevard business regarding a welfare check on a subject sleeping in a vehicle there. The subject was awakened and determined to be extremely intoxicated. Numerous attempts to were made to have someone pick the subject up and remove him from the area. The subject was eventually taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication.

• March 19, 2006  A vehicle was stopped on Palm Boulevard near 49^th Avenue for speeding, and while speaking with the driver the officer noted that he was overly nervous and volunteered much more information than requested. The officer received consent to search the vehicle and located a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver under the drivers seat. The driver was taken into custody and charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun.

• March 19, 2006  Officers responded to a Charleston Boulevard residence to investigate a complaint of loud music. The officers went to the front door and observed numerous people quickly leaving the area with beer in their hands. Six persons present were under the age of twenty-one and were charged with Underage Possession of Beer. One person present over twenty-one was charged with Transfer of Beer to a Minor.

• March 21, 2006  An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation and determined that the passenger had an unpaid traffic citation. The passenger was taken into custody and while conducting a pre-tow inventory of the vehicle discovered a clear plastic bag of cocaine. Also located in the vehicle was a 9mm Hi Point automatic pistol under the driver’s seat and an open bottle of Rum. The driver was charged with Broken Seal of Liquor in a Vehicle, Possession of Cocaine, and Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun. The passenger was charged with Broken Seal of Liquor in a Vehicle, NRVC, and Possession of Cocaine.

• March 26, 2006  An officer stopped a vehicle for a license plate violation and while speaking to the driver observed that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. When the driver exited the vehicle, the officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain view in the floor of the vehicle. A quantity of marijuana was located on the driver’s person and he was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

• March 27, 2006  A Sullivan’s Island Police Officer requested that one of our officers provide a Datamaster Operator for a subject that he had in custody. The test was administered and the violator registered a .18% alcohol level.

• March 28, 2006  An officer stopped a speeding vehicle on Palm Boulevard and while speaking with the seventeen year old driver detected a strong odor of alcohol. The driver denied that he had been drinking and agreed to perform several Field Sobriety Tests. He later took a Datamaster Test and registered a .07% alcohol content. Due to his age he was arrested for Zero Tolerance/Under Age 21 Alcohol Concentration, and his license was immediately suspended, and he was released to a family member.

• March 29, 2006  A vehicle was stopped for speeding on the connector and while speaking with the driver determined that he did not have his license with him and after investigating further, determined that he had four prior convictions of driving under suspension. Two passengers in the vehicle were determined to have suspended licenses for failure to pay traffic tickets. The driver was charged with DUS 5^th offense, Speeding, No Proof of Ownership, and No Proof of Insurance. Both passengers were charged with multiple charges of NRVC.

• March 31, 2006  At approximately 2 P.M. a female subject reported that she was hit in the back of her head and face by three known female assailants which she believes was witnessed by four unknown persons. The victim sustained a slight laceration above her eye and several to the back of her neck. She believes that she was attacked about something that was said about one of the suspects at school. All parties involved are students at Burke High School. An Investigator has been assigned the case, and arrests are expected.

• March 31, 2006  An officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically and followed the vehicle to record a tracking history on videotape. The vehicle was stopped on Palm Boulevard near 45^th Avenue, after the vehicle drove off of the right hand side of the road near 42^nd Avenue. The officer immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle and detected slurred speech while speaking with the driver. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the twenty-one year old female was taken into custody. A quantity of marijuana was also found in her purse subsequent to arrest. When administered the Datamaster Test, the driver registered a .15% alcohol level. She was charged with DUI, and Simple Possession of Marijuana.

o        Personnel/Community Services

• March 1, 2006                           Mayor Sottile received a letter of appreciation from a female resident to advise him of the recent actions of Patrolman McCrodden in the successful resolution to trespassers on her property.

• March 17, 2006              A resident sent a letter of appreciation to the police department to compliment Corporal Erickson and PFC Wooley for their efficient handling of a noisy party at a rental unit next to his residence on Sand Dollar Drive.

• March 27, 2006              A woman who was stopped by Patrol Officer S. Baldrick for a traffic violation wrote a letter of appreciation to the police department to recognize her for her professionalism, dedication, and her great attitude in handling her situation.

• March 31, 2006              Patrol Officer A. Snelwar graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, South Carolina. Chief Buckhannon and Lieutenant Wright attended the ceremony.

• March 31, 2006              For the month of March, officers on patrol discovered one business with open or unsecured doors. A total of ten Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or property owners for various violations noted by officers on patrol.

Patrol

January 1, 2006                      At approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a unit on Palmetto Drive in Wild Dunes, where an assault of a female at that location had been reported. Information provided stated that the suspect had just left and a description of the vehicle was broadcast. One responding officer observed the suspect vehicle on Palmetto Drive and stopped it. Another officer went to the incident location to gather more information. It was determined that the male suspect had argued with the female victim and during the argument, the female sustained an injury to her face. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with Simple Assault. The victim was transported by EMS to a local and treated for a broken nose.

 January 2, 2006                      An officer responded to a residence on Hidden Green Lane, where a male subject was reported to have passed away. Fire Department personnel also responded to provide medical attention. The Deputy Coroner ruled the death to be of natural causes.

 January 3, 2006                      A subject building a home on Ocean Boulevard reported that a newly installed double pane picture window had been shattered. Evidence present indicated that several pellets from a BB Gun caused the damage. An Investigator was assigned and determined that several un-chaperoned teenagers had recently stayed at the residence adjacent to the home under construction. The Investigator identified all teenagers and identified the party responsible for the damage. The person responsible became uncooperative when confronted and was charged with Malicious Damage to Property and Hindering.

 January 5, 2006                      At approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to a residence on 27^th Avenue regarding a family disturbance. The officers determined that no visible evidence of assault was present and advised both parties of their legal options. At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers returned to the same residence, where the previous situation had escalated to a violent level. The female now reported that while she was asleep on the couch, her husband entered the residence and without provocation struck her in her face with a closed fist, then dragged her down the hallway to the bedroom and forcibly had sexual relations with her. She later escaped the residence by sneaking out of the side bathroom door. An Investigator responded and processed the residence for evidence. The male suspect was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature and Criminal Sexual Conduct 1^st Degree.

 January 5, 2006                      An officer responded to a residence on Hartnett Boulevard where parents reported their twelve year old son had runaway by exiting the residence through a second story window after being disciplined. An officer located the juvenile less than ninety minutes later on 24^th Avenue and returned him to his parents.

 January 6, 2006                      A resident of Cameron Boulevard reported her vehicle stolen, and believed that her forty-seven year old son was responsible. The vehicle was returned the following day and the victim did not wish to pursue criminal charges.

 January 6, 2006                      Officers responded to a residence on Wills Way, where someone had called 911 and then hung-up the telephone. The officers determined that the couple had been having a domestic dispute over an ex-husbands failure to pick-up children for visitation. The male party involved left the residence for the evening to defuse the situation.

 January 7, 2006                      Just after midnight, two officers responded to a front beach establishment where a fight was reported to be in progress. When the officers arrived, an employee stated that he had requested that two male subjects leave the premises, at which time one subject took a swing at the employee while the other pushed him. The employee led them out the front entranceway, only to have them return and re-enter at the rear entrance and again assault the employee. Both subjects were taken into custody where one was charged with Simple Assault and the other with Disorderly Conduct.

 January 8, 2006                      While on patrol of the front beach area, an officer observed a female subject walking on the sidewalk yelling loud obscenities. When the officer investigated and attempted to speak to the subject, she became even more agitated and walked away from the officer. A companion present was attempting to quiet his friend but was unsuccessful in doing so. After repeated instructions to calm down, the subject was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

 January 8, 2006                      At the request of Sullivan’s Island Police Department, one of our officers performed a Datamaster Test for a subject that they had arrested for DUI.

 January 8, 2006                      An officer stopped a vehicle on palm Boulevard near 4^th Avenue for crossing the double line into the oncoming path of the officers vehicle. When the officer turned around and caught up to the vehicle, the vehicle had crossed the intersection of 14^th Avenue at Palm Boulevard and drove northbound in the southbound lane of traffic. When stopped, the driver was determined to be on a learner’s permit, and did not have it in his possession. A juvenile present in the vehicle was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana and was taken into custody and later released to a parent. He was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana, which will be handled in Family Court. The driver was charged for his traffic infractions.

 January 9, 2006                      Officers responded to a Carolina Boulevard residence where a female at that location reported a domestic disturbance with her former boyfriend. During the argument, the boyfriend had broken several glass figurines and had fled prior to the officer’s arrival. The female stated that she is not in fear for her safety, since there was no physical altercation, but wished to document the incident.

 January 12, 2006                    A Mount Pleasant police officer had followed a vehicle across the connector for a traffic violation and wasn’t able to stop the vehicle until it reached a Palm Boulevard convenience store. An Isle of Palms officer responded to assist the officer who was unable to obtain any personal information on the driver, who refused to cooperate. The driver was observed to have a small blue plastic baggy hidden in his mouth and refused to spit the item out when ordered by police officers. While placing the driver under arrest, the subject resisted and was sprayed with OC Spray by the Mount Pleasant officer. The subject swallowed the plastic bag and was taken to the hospital for evaluation and clearance to be jailed. He was charged by the Mount Pleasant Police Department.

 January 13, 2006                    An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Palm Boulevard, near 48^th Avenue and after checking the drivers license, determined that he was wanted by the North Charleston Police Department on a Bench Warrant, for Failure to Appear at a scheduled court appearance. He was taken into custody and turned over to a North Charleston police officer for their outstanding arrest warrant.

 January 15, 2006                    After stopping a vehicle for speeding on the connector, the officer immediately detected an odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. After requesting the driver to exit the vehicle, he was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The driver received a Warning Ticket for speeding and was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

 January 21, 2006                    Just after midnight, an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding near Breach Inlet and while speaking with the driver determined that he did not have his license with him. All three occupants of the vehicle were determined to be juveniles and in possession of two boxes of unopened cans of beer. The driver was charged with Speeding and all three were charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol. They were released to the custody of parents and their case will be handled in Family Court.

 January 21, 2006                    An officer assisting another officer on a traffic stop on Palm Boulevard, observed a canister of what appeared to be marijuana lying in the open glove compartment of the vehicle. A passenger in the vehicle claimed ownership and was taken into custody and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

 January 21, 2006                    At approximately 4 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle parked near the 29^th Avenue beach access path. The officer investigated and located four subjects sleeping on the beach in sleeping bags. While checking the subjects for identification, a quantity of drug paraphernalia was observed. One subject was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. That person was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana and all were ordered to leave the beach and advised accordingly.

 January 21, 2006                    A resident of Oak Harbor Boulevard reported that his vehicle was missing and he believed that his nineteen year old daughter was responsible. He advised that he wanted to prosecute if and when she and or the vehicle were located. The vehicle was returned several days later when the owner then decided not to prosecute his daughter.

 January 23, 2006                    A male resident of Mount Pleasant became abusive and belligerent while listening to testimony from an officer during a hearing in Municipal Court. The subject was taken into custody at the order of Magistrate Harper for Contempt of Court, while being led from the courtroom he made two more loud verbal outbursts in the courtroom, which prompted the Magistrate to add two counts of contempt on the subject. The Magistrate sentenced the subject to 30 days in jail for each of 3 counts of Contempt of Court. The following day, at the request of the Magistrate, he was ordered by a Probate Judge to be committed to a local hospital for psychiatric treatment.

 January 26, 2006                    At the request of the Sullivan’s Island Police Department, an Isle of Palms officer administered a Datamaster Test to a subject they had arrested for DUI.

 January 26, 2006                    An officer investigated two vehicles in the street on Carolina Boulevard, where subjects in one vehicle was attempting to tow another. While checking the identification of the subjects present, one subject was determined to be wanted by the Mount Pleasant Police Department for an outstanding arrest warrant. That subject was taken into custody and he was transferred to the custody of a Mount Pleasant police officer.

 January 27, 2006                    At approximately 1 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard near 22^nd Avenue for an equipment violation and while speaking with the driver detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. The driver admitted to having had four beers. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was taken into custody where the Datamaster Test indicated that medical attention should be given to the subject. He was transported to the hospital to be tested for a blood glucose check. He then refused to submit to a blood test and was charged with DUI and transported to the detention center.

 January 27, 2006                    An officer stopped a vehicle for having an expired license tag and while approaching the vehicle observed several occupants attempting to hide items inside. The officer detected strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle and then requested that all three occupants hand over their alcohol, which was in plain view to the officer. All three occupants were charged with Open Container and the driver with Expired Vehicle License.

  January 28, 2006                    After receiving a call with a description of a female believed to be at that location and known to be wanted, an officer responded to the residence to investigate. The responding officer made contact with the person described and determined that she was wanted by the Hanahan Police Department for Grand Larceny. The warrant was confirmed and she was taken into custody and turned over to the custody of a Hanahan police officer.

 January 29, 2006                    An officer stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard near 39^th Avenue for an equipment violation and determined that the drivers license was suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket. After being taken into custody, he was then found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. A passenger was then determined to also have a quantity of marijuana on his person. Both were charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana and the driver also charged with DUS, and NRVC.

 January 31, 2006                    An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Palm Boulevard near 7^th Avenue and determined that the female driver was unable to produce the proper paperwork for the vehicle. She was then determined to have an outstanding arrest warrant with the Summerville Police Department. She was taken into custody and transferred to a Summerville police officer.

 January 31, 2006                    A Sullivan’s Island police officer responded to an after hours alarm at their elementary school, and found an open door. An Isle of Palms police officer responded to assist the officer in clearing the building to insure that nothing was out of place.

 Personnel/Community Services

 January 4, 2006                      Mr. Sammuel Carter was hired as a Telecommunicator. He just relocated to the area and last worked as a dispatcher for the Telfair/Wheeler 911 Authority in McCrae, Georgia.

 January 6, 2006                      Ptl. Sharon Baldrick graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate due to her high average of proficiency with all aspects of training, written and practical.

 January 9, 2006                      Ptl. Baldrick was recognized as Employee of the Month for the month of January 2006 for her performance during her training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

 January 31, 2006                    For the month of January, officers on patrol discovered twelve businesses with open or unsecured doors. A total of forty-three Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or property owners for various violations noted by officers on patrol.

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November 1, 2005                An officer responded to a front beach parking lot regarding a suspicious vehicle. The officer located the vehicle and observed a subject sleeping in the driver’s seat, with numerous beer cans scattered around. The subject was awakened and determined to be extremely unstable and incoherent. He was taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication.

November 3, 2005                An officer stopped a vehicle on the connector that he observed operating at night with only one headlight. While the officer was speaking to the driver, he observed a quantity of marijuana in plain view. The driver was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

November 4, 2005                At approximately 2 A.M., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle make a wide turn on 21st Avenue and drive over the sidewalk then continue down the street. The officer followed the vehicle and observed a second wide turn being negotiated onto Waterway Boulevard where he then stopped the vehicle after it almost ran over a mailbox. When approached by the officer a strong odor of alcohol was detected and a series of Field Sobriety Tests were administered. The driver was taken to police headquarters where she was then administered a Datamaster Test, where she registered a .15% alcohol level. She was then transported to the detention center and charged with DUI.

November 5, 2005                At approximately 2:30 A.M., an officer on patrol observed two suspicious vehicles quickly turn onto 28th Avenue then park on a cul-de-sac. When approached by the patrol vehicle, one vehicle attempted to leave the area and was stopped. When the officer approached the second vehicle on foot, he immediately observed a clear plastic bag of white powder on the roof of that car. The officer took immediate possession of the bag and detained all parties present. The driver of the second vehicle admitted that he discarded the bag when he saw the officer. He was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Cocaine. All other parties were then allowed to leave.

November 5, 2005                Officers responded to a residence on Cameron Boulevard where an anonymous caller reported that persons present in that house were not supposed to be there. An officer made contact with a suspect who stated that he lived in the house, but his identification stated that he lived in Sumter, S.C. That person was found to have twelve unpaid traffic tickets and was taken into custody. After being taken into custody, the subject was found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine. The subject was charged with NRVC x 12, and Possession of Crack Cocaine, 3rd Offense 

November 7, 2005                Officers responded to a residence on Waterway Boulevard where a domestic disturbance was reported by an out of state relative. The officers determined that a heated dispute had occurred, but detected no visible signs of injuries on either party.

November 9, 2005                Officers responded to a medical assist call on Hartnett Boulevard, where a male subject was reported to be unconscious. Fire department personnel treated the subject who was in full arrest. The subject was transported by EMS to East Cooper Hospital. 

November 11, 2005              An officer responded to a front beach restaurant that reported an intoxicated male subject who refused to pay his bill. The subject then told the officer that he was not going to pay, but did so after being advised of his options. After being placed on Trespass Notice, the subject and his female companion were determined to be too intoxicated to drive. Both parties were taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication.

November 11, 2005              At approximately 11:30 P.M., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard for making an abrupt lane change and failing to use a directional signal. The driver was issued a ticket, and while the officer was explaining the citation, he detected an odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. The driver admitted that he had been drinking alcohol at a party. The officer made contact with the driver’s parents to take possession of the vehicle. While waiting for the parents to arrive, the officer located a bottle of Schnapps in the console, along with a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle was released to the driver’s parents and the driver was charged with Careless Operation, Minor in Possession of Liquor and Simple Possession of Marijuana.

November 12, 2005              At approximately 3:15 A.M., an officer stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard near 39th Avenue for discarding litter from the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was taken to police headquarters for a Datamaster Test, which was refused. The driver was then transported to the detention center and charged with DUI, and Littering.

November 12, 2005              At approximately 10:30 P.M., near the grounds of the Recreation center, a juvenile female was assaulted by a juvenile male. The male subject reportedly jumped on the female, pushing her to the ground twice, causing scratches and bruises. The victim left the area with a friend and reported the incident to her mother, who contacted police. The parents of the suspect were extremely uncooperative and would not allow officers to speak with their son. An Investigator later made contact with the parents and the suspect was charged with Simple Assault as a juvenile, which will be handled in Family Court.

November 14, 2005              After a plasma screen television was reported stolen from a rental unit in Wild Dunes an investigation was conducted which required that several employees with access to the property be questioned. During the investigation, the identity of the employee responsible was gained along with the location of the stolen television. It was determined that the suspect climbed a fence and entered the residence through a window, while working as an evening maintenance man. An arrest warrant for the suspect was obtained along with a search warrant for his residence. On this date Investigators went to the suspects Ocean Boulevard apartment to place him under arrest and while present observed the stolen television in plain view at that location. The subject was charged with Burglary 2nd degree and Petit Larceny.

November 14, 2005              A utility trailer with a four wheel drive Polaris 325 Magnum utility vehicle was stolen from the driveway of an Ocean Boulevard residence. The trailer and vehicle are worth $8,000.

November 14, 2005              A 20’ Pace Utility Trailer containing an unknown quantity of tools was reported stolen from a jobsite on Hartnett Boulevard. The missing trailer and its contents are reported to be worth $15,000.

November 15, 2005              A suspect wanted for a September assault and motor vehicle theft from a residence on Waterway Boulevard was featured by local television stations and the newspaper by Crimestoppers on the weekend prior to this date. On this date, the Summerville Police Department contacted this agency to advise that they had the wanted suspect in custody as a result of a traffic stop. An Isle of Palms officer immediately responded and took custody of the subject. He was charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and Petit Larceny.

November 15, 2005              An officer stopped a vehicle near midnight for an improper lane change and while speaking with the driver determined that he was in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The driver was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

November 17, 2005              An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard for an equipment violation and while speaking with the female driver detected an odor of alcohol, then observed an open bottle of beer in the rear floorboard, between the feet of a rear passenger. The driver was seventeen years old and charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol and the two juvenile passengers were charged with the same offense, but their case will be handled in Family Court. The two juveniles were released to the custody of their parents.

November 20, 2005              An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation and after checking the drivers record determined that he was wanted for Simple Assault by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. The driver was charged with DUS for a suspended license and was turned over to the custody of a Mount Pleasant police officer.

November 21, 2005              An officer followed a vehicle that was operating erratically on Waterway Boulevard. The driver failed several Field Sobriety Tests given by the officer and was transported to police headquarters for a Datamaster Test. A quantity of marijuana was located in the console of the vehicle during inventory prior to towing. The driver refused to submit to a breath sample and was transported to the detention center, charged with DUI, and Simple Possession of Marijuana.

November 22, 2005              A resident of Mount Pleasant walked into police headquarters to report that her fourteen year old daughter, who had been reported as a runaway, had been seen riding in a golf cart in the area of 23rd Avenue and Hartnett Boulevard. An officer was able to locate the girl and return her to the custody of her mother.

November 23, 2005              An Isle of Palms Investigator received information from an Investigator from Shallotte, North Carolina who advised that he had a male subject under arrest who was in possession of personal property belonging to two separate Isle of Palms residents. Both residents were contacted and both thought that their wallets were lost and never reported them missing. The investigation revealed that both victims had their wallets stolen from their vehicles while parked at the Island Center. The suspect admitted to being on the Isle of Palms the previous week, and stated that vehicles that he entered were all unlocked. The FBI is now investigating the subject for identity theft and credit card fraud, due to thefts in Charleston, Isle of Palms, Myrtle Beach, and in North Carolina.

November 26, 2005              Just after midnight, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation and while speaking with the driver, detected an odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. A passenger was found to be in possession of an open beer and the driver in possession of a flask containing liquor. The driver was charged with Unlawful Transport of Legal Liquor and the passenger with Open Container in Vehicle.

November 26, 2005              A Sullivan’s Island officer requested assistance at a domestic dispute on Middle Street. Upon arrival the officers observed broken glass on the floor and household items scattered throughout the house. The dispute was between parents and their eighteen-year-old intoxicated son. The intoxicated subject then went through a window and out onto a second story roof, where he threatened to commit suicide. A second Isle of Palms officer arrived and was able to distract the subject enough for the two officers inside to grab the subject and pull him back into the residence. The subject was transported to the hospital after being taken into Emergency Protective Custody.

November 27, 2005              An officer responded to a residence on Ocean Boulevard, where a suspicious vehicle was reported. Before the officer arrived the vehicle left the area, but was located on Palm Boulevard near 8th Avenue. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol and vomit from within the vehicle. The driver was unable to complete any Field Sobriety Tests administered and was taken into custody. The driver was given a Datamaster Test at police headquarters and registered a .09% alcohol level. He was charged with DUI and transported to the detention center.

November 27, 2005              An officer responded to Ocean Park where a citizen reported a suspicious male subject attempting to break in to a vehicle. The subject was located in a parking lot on 21st Avenue and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While in custody, the subject appeared to swallow an unknown substance, which was determined to be crack cocaine. The subject was transported to the County Hospital to have his stomach pumped. Once the subject was cleared for incarceration by the hospital, he was transported to the detention center and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

November 28, 2005              At approximately 1:30 A.M., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle moving slowly on Palm Boulevard near 21st Avenue, then pull into a parking lot on 21st Avenue when he saw the police vehicle approaching. When approached, the driver jumped out of the vehicle and opened the hood to indicate engine trouble. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol and observed a female passenger in an obvious intoxicated state. The driver failed several Field Sobriety Tests given and later submitted to a Datamaster Test, where he registered a .09% alcohol level. The driver was charged with DUI and the passenger was able to call a friend for a ride to her home.

November 30, 2005              An officer on patrol in Wild Dunes stopped a vehicle for a stop sign violation and while checking the drivers record determined that he was wanted for Motor Vehicle Theft in Columbus, Georgia. The Columbus Police Department agreed to extradite the subject and he was taken into custody and transported to the detention center for extradition.

Personnel/ Community Services

November 2, 2005                PFC Jimenez and PFC Ambas were nominated for and jointly received the Employee of the Month Award for the month of October for their actions on October 29, 2005, where they made entry to a residence occupied by a suicidal female armed with a shotgun. She was taken into protective custody without injury to anyone.

November 15, 2005              PFC Gebhardt was awarded the Exchange Club Police Officer of the Year Award. He was recognized for his professionalism, actions, productivity, and high number of narcotics arrests and seizures for 2005. The award was given at the Exchange Club monthly dinner meeting.

November 15, 2005              Animal Control Officer Vicki Cook was nominated for and received the Employee of the Month Award for the month of November. ACO Cook took it upon herself to clean up an area of marsh that was littered with unsightly garbage at Palm Boulevard and 6th Avenue.

November 28, 2005              PFC Gebhardt attended Career Day at St. Stephens Elementary School, where his wife is a Special Education teacher. He spoke to approximately 150 students and emphasized the importance of education in the law enforcement field.

November 30, 2005              For the month of November, officers on patrol discovered six businesses and one home with open or unsecured doors. A total of thirteen Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or property owners for various violations noted by officers on patrol.

October 1, 2005                      At approximately 1:45 A.M., officers responded to a reported fight in progress at a front beach establishment. Upon the officer’s arrival, employees of the business were engaged with several unruly and intoxicated patrons, who had been asked to leave. One officer immediately placed the main instigator under arrest and attempted to remove him from the building. Two other officers, assisted by an employee took two more male subjects into custody and while the officers were removing these subjects, a female relative of two arrested subjects refused to follow instructions to back away and actually interfered with the arrest of a subject, which resulted in her assault to an officer. She too was taken into custody, but released on scene after being charged with Assault on a Police Officer. She was released in order to care for an infant child at home. The three male subjects were each charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and one with the additional charge of Assault on a Police Officer. All four subjects plead guilty in Municipal Court.

 October 1, 2005                      At approximately 3:25 A.M., an officer on patrol clocked a vehicle on radar, traveling 67 miles per hour in a 35 zone, in the area of Palm Boulevard and 11^th Avenue. When the officer turned to attempt to stop the vehicle, the vehicle tried to elude the officer by speeding through residential streets making quick turns, then re-entering Palm Boulevard traveling back toward Sullivan’s Island. The vehicle was stopped near Breach Inlet and the driver was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Driving. 

October 1, 2005                      An officer that had been out on the shoulder of the connector with a Mount Pleasant officer investigating an intoxicated pedestrian, left the scene just a minute before the unoccupied Mount Pleasant Police vehicle was rear ended by a Ford Mustang. The Mustang was wedged under the rear end of the police vehicle, trapping the three occupants. The police officer and pedestrian were shaken up, but had no injuries. As a result, the connector was closed to all traffic for approximately one hour, while the emergency personnel removed the entrapped passengers and cleaned up the roadway. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the accident and charged the driver of the Mustang.

 October 1, 2005                      While investigating a series of auto break-ins on Sullivan’s Island, that police agency was able to obtain video surveillance footage of the suspects using a stolen credit card at a Mount Pleasant grocery store. The video was aired on the evening news and telephone tips resulted in both suspects being identified. As a result, both suspects turned themselves in to the Sullivan’s Island Police Department. Investigators from Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms interviewed both suspects, who were now both under arrest for the Sullivan’s Island auto break-ins. As a result of the interviews, the Isle of Police Department charged one suspect with an October 2004 auto break-in near Breach Inlet. That subject was charged with Breaking Into a Motor Vehicle, Petit Larceny, and Financial Transaction Card Theft. Multiple charges are pending for the second subject who is fully cooperating with this agency. As a result of these arrests, at least twenty-three vehicle break-ins on the Isle of Palms dating back to the summer of 2004 have been cleared.

 October 3, 2005                      At approximately 1 A.M., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard for an equipment violation. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed fresh blood on the door and on the drivers arm. The driver explained that he had just left a residence on Chapman Drive, where he had just attempted to break up a fight between brothers who were described as out of control at their residence. The subject showed the officer the residence and was allowed to proceed home. Officers investigating the residence on Chapman Drive, and observed fresh blood on the front door and were able to gain entry by a female who allowed them in. The female stated that two brothers had been fighting, but were now separated in two different rooms. Due to the fact that the entire interior of the home appeared to be in total disarray, with broken furniture and blood on almost every visible surface, the officers checked on the well being of the brothers. One brother was found to have an outstanding Arrest Warrant with the Mount Pleasant Police Department for Possession of Marijuana. That same brother was found to again be in possession of marijuana and was taken into custody. Neither brother wished to prosecute each other for the assault. The wanted subject was removed from the residence and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana and turned over to Mount Pleasant Police at the hospital, for treatment as a result of the fight.

 October 3, 2005                      An officer stopped a pedestrian on Waterway Boulevard near Forest Trail because he resembled a suspect wanted in a recent incident nearby. The subject was unable to provide identification then gave the officer false information to avoid being properly identified. Once positive identification was made, the subject was taken into custody and charged with False Information to a Police Officer. The subject gave false information because he thought he was wanted. 

October 7, 2005                      After stopping a vehicle on 38^th Avenue at Palm Boulevard for an equipment violation, the officer made the determination that a passenger in the vehicle was wanted by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, for Failure to Pay Child Support. The passenger was placed under arrest and transported to North Charleston and turned over to a Berkeley County Deputy. 

October 13, 2005                    An officer responded to a residence on Intercoastal Court regarding a reported natural death at that location. An Investigator responded and confirmed that the elderly female died as a result of complications from a long illness. The Investigator coordinated arrangements with the Coroners Office who concurred that the death was natural.

 October 15, 2005                    Just after midnight, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically on Palm Boulevard. After tracking the vehicle on videotape, the vehicle was stopped on Waterway Boulevard near 23^rd Avenue. After failing a series of Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was taken into custody and administered a Datamaster Test. The driver refused to take the test or to sign paperwork. He was charged with DUI and transported to the detention center.

October 15, 2005                    At approximately 2 A.M., a witness to a hit and run accident in Mount Pleasant followed the suspect vehicle to a residence on 50^th Avenue. An officer responded and met with the witness who in turn contacted the Mount Pleasant Police Department requesting that one of their officers respond to investigate the matter.

 October 16, 2005                    An officer stopped a pedestrian on Pavilion Drive to advise him regarding an alcohol violation. While speaking with the subject, the officer determined that he was also in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The subject was given a warning for the alcohol violation and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana. 

October 20, 2005                    Two officers went to a residence on Hartnett Boulevard to serve a Bench Warrant on a subject known to reside at that location. An unknown male subject was heard in the house yelling the name of the wanted suspect, prior to answering the door. That subject was not a resident and denied knowledge that the wanted subject was present. He then allowed the officers to enter to attempt to locate the wanted subject. The subject was found hiding under a pile of blankets in the same room that the other non-resident had been sleeping. The officers observed a quantity of marijuana and white powder in the room that both subjects had been occupying. Both were taken into custody and charged with Possession of Cocaine, and Simple Possession of Marijuana. The non-resident had an additional charge of False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer. The wanted subject was served with his Bench Warrant, which was for a mandatory 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

 October 28, 2005                    A concerned citizen advised an officer that a subject that frequented the marina was wanted by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. The officer made contact with their warrants office, who confirmed an outstanding arrest warrant for the subject in question. The suspect was then located by officers at a dock on Waterway Island Drive and taken into custody. The suspect was turned over to a deputy at the Charleston County Detention Center. 

October 28, 2005                    Officers responded to a residence on Cameron Boulevard where an in progress domestic situation had been reported. Upon arrival, the officers met the male half of the situation who advised them of his spouse’s behavior. It was determined that the female was the aggressor and was also responsible for the damage in the residence. She was taken into custody, and transported to the detention center and charged with Criminal Domestic Violence.

 October 28, 2005                    An officer stopped a vehicle on the connector, and while speaking with the driver, a passenger became belligerent and unruly, and when she exited the vehicle, fell to the ground. It was determined that the passenger was grossly intoxicated. While speaking to the driver, outside if the vehicle, the intoxicated subject, who had been placed back in the vehicle, jumped behind the steering wheel and attempted to drive away. The passenger was then taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. 

October 29, 2005                    An officer stopped a vehicle for following too close to the vehicle in front of it on Palm Boulevard. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. The officer observed an open can of beer in the vehicle and took the driver into custody. A quantity of marijuana was also located in the vehicle. The driver was charged with Open Container, and Simple Possession of Marijuana.

 October 29, 2005                    Officers responded to a residence on Twin Oaks Lane, where a spouse reported that his wife had threatened to commit suicide while they were speaking on the telephone. Responding officers observed the female in question, sitting at a table in the residence speaking on the telephone, with a shotgun in her lap. When the officers observed the female place the shotgun against the wall, they made immediate entry and placed the female into Emergency Protective Custody. She was transported to the Charleston County Hospital for voluntary psychiatric evaluation. All weapons in the residence were taken into custody for safekeeping.

Personnel/ Community Services

October 6, 2005                      Animal Control Officer Vicki Cook hosted a Raccoon Awareness Seminar at the Recreation Center. Representatives from the Department of Natural resources and Pet Helpers gave presentations and answered questions.

October 12, 2005                    Chief Buckhannon received a letter of appreciation from the Sheriff of Jackson County, Mississippi thanking him for sending officers to their aid after Hurricane Katrina. He thanked the officers for their manpower and moral support.

October 13-16, 2005               Chief Buckhannon attended the annual South Carolina Police Chief’s Association Leadership Conference held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

October 17, 2005                    Chief Buckhannon received a letter of appreciation from the President of Marine Corps Disaster Relief Unit 1, thanking our officers for their professionalism in providing security for their unit while they were deployed in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina.

October 26, 2005                    Detectives Caldwell and Meekins conducted a Halloween Safety Lecture to the children of the St. Marks Lutheran Church Daycare Center.

October 31, 2005                    For the month of October, officers on patrol discovered five     businesses and one home with open or unsecured doors. A total of thirteen Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or property owners for various violations noted by officers on patrol.

 September 1, 2005                   At approximately 1 A.M., an officer stopped a vehicle on the connector for speeding, and while speaking with the driver, it was determined that he was in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The driver was given a warning for speeding and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana.

 September 2, 2005                   After stopping a vehicle on Ocean Boulevard for having only one headlight in the dark, the officer determined that the driver was in possession of open liquor. The driver was charged with Illegal Transport of Legal Liquor.

September 3, 2005                   At approximately 3:30 A.M., an officer on patrol on the connector stopped a vehicle that was traveling 75 mph, and crossing over the center double lines median of the roadway. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was taken into custody and administered a Datamaster Test, where she registered a .16% alcohol level. The driver was charged with DUI.

 September 3, 2005                   At approximately 4 A.M., an officer out with the previously mentioned traffic stop, observed a vehicle accelerating from Palm Boulevard onto the connector to a point where the vehicle was sliding off of the road and into the concrete curb. When this vehicle was stopped the officer immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was administered a Datamaster Test where he registered a .21% alcohol level. The driver was charged with DUI.

 September 4, 2005                   At approximately 1 A.M., an officer on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle making evasive moves to keep the patrol vehicle from getting behind that vehicle to better observe the drivers actions. Once the vehicle was stopped the officer immediately detected an odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. A passenger appeared to be grossly intoxicated and the driver failed several Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was then administered a Datamaster Test where she registered a .01% alcohol level. It was apparent that the driver was under the influence of some other substance other than alcohol and was charged with DUI.

 September 4, 2005                   At approximately 3 A.M., officers responded to an Carolina Boulevard residence for a complaint of loud noise. Upon arrival, several female subjects were observed yelling in the front yard. The officers observed them to be in possession of beer and they also appeared to be underage. A male subject at the residence was determined to have provided the beer to his three underage female friends and was charged with Transfer of Beer to a Minor. The three minors were charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

 September 4, 2005                   The Sullivan’s Island Police Department requested assistance to respond to a domestic violence call on Myrtle Avenue. After assisting, our officers returned to resume patrol.

 September 5, 2005                   At approximately 3 A.M., officers investigated a vehicle horn blowing continuously from the area of Dunes Boulevard. When the vehicle was located and checked, an intoxicated female subject appeared and stated that she had fallen asleep in the car and had accidentally activated the horn. A neighbor stated that the horn had been blowing off and on for over an hour. The subject refused to cooperate and was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 

September 5, 2005                   Officers responded to the Mount Pleasant side of the connector to assist Mount Pleasant Police with an accident involving an overturned vehicle. Officers assisted with traffic control while a Medicare helicopter landed to transport the injured driver.

 September 5, 2005                   Officers responded to the beach area near Breach Inlet where a male subject was found deceased. Lt. Wright responded to conduct the investigation and determined that the 30year -old male subject had left two suspicious notes for his spouse then traveled to the beach and committed suicide. A Deputy Coroner also responded and rules the death a suicide.

 September 8, 2005                   At approximately 3:20 A.M., an officer responded to a possible fight in progress at a JC Long Boulevard establishment. Upon the officer’s arrival, they observed a pickup truck attempting to leave the area. When two police vehicles attempted to block that vehicle from leaving the area, the driver of that vehicle attempted to flee by turning down Pavilion Boulevard and into the parking area behind other businesses, where a large tree and other hazards in the area blocked the vehicle from going any further. Both occupants were removed from the vehicle where it was determined that both had been advised by management to leave, due to their intoxicated state. While in the process of leaving, both subjects began pushing and cursing other patrons. It was also determined that one subject shoplifted some retail items while exiting. The driver was charged with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Siren, DUS 2^nd, NRVC x 2 and Petit Larceny. The passenger was charged with Public Intoxication.

 September 8, 2005                   An officer on foot patrol on the front beach observed a couple walking who appeared to be extremely intoxicated, both were attempting to walk, but kept falling down. Due to the condition of both subjects and their inability to safely leave the area, both were taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication.

 September 9, 2005                   An officer responded to a residence on Cameron Boulevard where a male subject reported that his girlfriend had attempted suicide by consuming a large amount of prescription medication along with beer and vodka. The subject stated that his girlfriend had passed out and he was unable to awaken her. The girlfriend was revived and transported by EMS for a mental evaluation.

 September 9, 2005                   At approximately 3 A.M., an officer stopped on 29^th Avenue to investigate numerous people in the street standing near several vehicles. One vehicle started to drive away, but stopped when the officer approached on foot. The officer determined that the driver’s license of the car stopped was suspended. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was transported to police headquarters where he refused a Datamaster Test. He was charged with DUS, DUI and Minor in Possession of Beer. A passenger in the vehicle was charged with Public Intoxication.

 September 11, 2005                 A resident of Carolina Boulevard reported two handguns stolen from his residence and suspected the twenty-four year old boyfriend of his daughter. Several days later, the same resident discovered that several checks from his checking account has been returned by his bank, and had apparently been forged by the same suspect. An Investigator was assigned the case and was able to develop a witness to the theft of the weapons. Arrest warrants were immediately obtained and placed in the NCIC computer base. Several days later, the resident called to report that he thought the suspect was in or near his house again. A search of the area resulted in the suspect being located in a nearby yard and taken into custody. He was charged with Forgery 3 counts, Petit Larceny and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

 September 15, 2005                 The Animal Control Officer responded to a sick raccoon, possibly rabid, on the 5000 block of Palm Boulevard, and while handling the animal, came into direct skin contact with bodily fluid. The raccoon was tested and confirmed to be rabid. As a result of the earlier contact, the Animal Control Officer was required to undergo a series of rabies shots, provided for by DHEC.

 September 16, 2005                 At the request of the Corporate Security Office of Kangaroo Express, an officer responded to the local store to confront a female employee accused of stealing merchandise by way of giving gas and food items to family members and taking refunds on existing inventory. The suspect admitted to less than $1,000 worth of thefts, but store inventory indicates more than $8,000 worth of shortages. The suspect was terminated and taken into custody for her admitted theft of less than $1,000 and charged with Breach of Trust. An Investigator was assigned the case for follow-up and possible more additional charges.

 September 17, 2005                 At approximately 1 A.M., an officer responded to the area of Sandshell Court for people reported to be shooting fireworks on the beach. The officer observed several people on a beach path near 46^th Avenue and observed them getting into a vehicle and drive away. When the officer stopped the vehicle, he immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was administered a Datamaster Test, which registered a .07% alcohol content. The driver was charged with DUI.

 September 17, 2005                 An officer responded to Gate 1 of Wild Dunes where a security officer reported a female needing medical attention. The female complained that her back hurt due to an abrasion on her lower back. When the subject was unable to give a reasonable explanation of how she ended up in Wild Dunes and how she received her injury, she was found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine. The subject was taken into custody and immediately taken to Roper Hospital for treatment to be cleared for transfer to the detention center. She was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine.

 September 18, 2005                 The Sullivan’s Island Police Department requested that an officer respond to Jasper Boulevard to assist them in a natural death call at that location.

 September 19, 2005                 A representative of the Wild Dunes Community Association reported major damage to a bridge leading into Seagrass Lane. A witness reported that the subject responsible struck the bridge causing approximately $3,000 damage. The investigating officer located the vehicle responsible and identified the driver as the teenage son of a Seagrass Lane resident. That homeowner agreed to take responsibility for repairs to the bridge.

 September 23, 2005                 A resident of Ocean Boulevard reported loud noises coming from the beach area behind her residence. The responding officer heard someone yell “cops” and approximately forty teenagers attempted to leave the area on foot. A total of six persons were detained, three adults and three juveniles. The group, all from Wando High School had come to the beach with a keg of beer, which they buried in a trash can in the sand. The three adults were charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol. The three juveniles were also charged, but referred to Family Court.

 September 24, 2005                 An officer was requested to meet a security officer at Gate 1 of Wild Dunes where the officer reported that a resident had deliberately run over traffic cones blocking an entry lane. The guard stated that when she followed the couple to their Beachwood West residence, the female passenger assaulted her in the driveway of their home. The guard also reported that the passenger yelled derogatory racial slurs directly at her. When the responding police officer went to the residence to investigate the complaint, the male resident refused to allow the officer to speak with his wife. This case has been assigned to an Investigator for follow-up. 

 September 27, 2005                 Just after midnight, an officer on patrol observed two subjects on Recreation Center property sitting on playground equipment. The officer approached the subjects on foot to advise them that the park was closed and made the determination that one of the females was wanted by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. That subject was taken into custody and later turned over to a Dorchester County Deputy for processing.

September 27, 2005                 A female resident of Waterway Boulevard reported that she had been assaulted by a house guest. The officer determined that after the woman was assaulted, she passed out and when she woke up saw that the suspect had stolen her car keys and some prescription medication and left the residence in her vehicle. The damaged vehicle was recovered abandoned downtown and processed by the Charleston Police Department Crime Lab. An Investigator was able to obtain positive identification of the suspect and he is currently wanted for Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Assault and Battery High and Aggravated and Petit Larceny. 

September 27, 2005                 An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Palm Boulevard and while speaking with the driver determined that he had an open container of beer in his possession. A computer check of the driver indicated a suspended drivers license and an outstanding arrest warrant by the South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole for a weapons violation. He was taken into custody and charged with DUS 3^rd Offense, and for the Probation Violation.

 September 28, 2005                 At approximately 1:30 A.M., an officer on foot patrol on Ocean Boulevard and JC long Boulevard recognized a male subject from a previously reported theft from a local business. The officer detained the subject and made contact with the victim of the theft who came to their location and positively identified the subject. The subject refused to provide his proper name and was taken into custody and charged with Hindering, and Defrauding an Innkeeper. It was later determined that this subject had failed to appear at municipal court the previous week, where seven Bench Warrants had been issued for Failure to Appear.

 Personnel/ Community Services

 September 17, 2005                 The Isle of Palms Police Department participated n the Annual Law Enforcement day at Citadel Mall, which was attended by over 20,000 people. Four patrol officers and one Telecommunicator participated in the display.

 September 25, 2005                 Corporal Usry and Ptl. McCrodden received a letter of appreciation from a grateful parent who wished to recognize them for their professionalism and caring in dealing with her bi-polar daughter.

 September 30, 2005                 For the month of September, officers on patrol discovered fifteen businesses and two homes with open or unsecured doors. A total of twenty-three Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or property owners for various violations noted by officers on patrol.

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June 4, 2005                  At approximately 5 AM, officers responded to the beach behind Sea Cabins, where a female was reported to be screaming. The subject was located lying in the sand dunes, and was determined to be grossly intoxicated. She was taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication. 

June 6, 2005                  At approximately 2:30 AM, an officer stopped a pickup truck for an equipment violation and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle while speaking to the driver. A quantity of beer was located in the truck and the driver who was a  fifteen year old juvenile was released to the custody of his father. He was charged with Minor In Possession of Beer, Open Container and False Information to Police, which will be handled in Family Court. 

June 6, 2005                  An officer met with a City of Charleston police officer to serve an arrest warrant on a female employee of a local business. The subject was located and taken into custody without incident. 

June 7, 2005                  An officer on foot patrol of the front beach observed several individuals on the sidewalk with containers of alcohol. After issuing a verbal warning about the alcohol violations, the officer observed one of the subjects urinating on the ground. That subject was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 

June 9, 2005                  An officer stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard near 28^th Avenue for a license plate violation. The driver who was operating with a suspended license, was taken into custody. A passenger in the vehicle gave the officer a bogus name and was also taken into custody for an outstanding arrest warrant through South Carolina Probation and Parole. The driver was charged with DUS 2^nd Offense, and the passenger with False Information to Police, and for the outstanding arrest warrant. 

June 10, 2005                An officer responded to the Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes regarding a reported drunk driver in a white SUV. A second caller reported the vehicle to now be at another location. The vehicle was located and stopped near Dune Ridge Lane. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was taken into custody. He later submitted to a Datamaster Test and registered a .18% blood alcohol level and charged with DUI.   

June 10, 2005                An officer responded to a front beach business who reported a shoplifter in custody. The officer determined that the suspect was a fifteen-year-old juvenile from the Columbia, SC area, who had concealed $56 worth of merchandise. She was taken into police custody and later released to a guardian. Her charge of Shoplifting will be handled in Family Court.    

June 11, 2005                An officer on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a house under construction on Ocean Boulevard. The officer investigated and found the vehicle to be occupied by a male and female subject that appeared to be nervously attempting to conceal something. The female was determined to be a missing person from North Carolina. A quantity of crack cocaine and other drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle resulting in the arrest of both parties. Both were charged with Possession of Crack. 

June 12, 2005                At approximately 2 AM, officers responded to a condominium unit in Wild Dunes for a reported domestic abuse situation. Upon the officer’s arrival, they observed the female half of the incident outside and naked. She was immediately escorted inside and instructed to get dressed. The officer’s investigation and injuries to the husband resulted in the determination that the female had been the primary aggressor in the incident. She was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Domestic Violence.

 June 12, 2005                An officer stopped a vehicle on the 5800 block of Palm Boulevard for speeding and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle while speaking to the driver. After failing several Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was administered a Datamaster Test where he was found to have a blood alcohol level of .10% and charged with DUI. 

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