Crime

Police ramp up traffic patrol for Memorial Day weekend

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 1:14pm

Police ramp up traffic patrol for Memorial Day weekend

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department will be increasing the number of patrol cars on the roads this weekend as part of their city-wide high visibility enforcement initiative.

The Traffic Enforcement Unit will set up multiple safety checkpoint locations supported by roving DUI and Radar Enforcement throughout the city in an attempt to prevent highway deaths and injuries during the Memorial Day weekend.

While Memorial Day is a time to pay honor to those who have died protecting our nation, it is also a holiday when many communities experience an increase in automobile collisions. In many of these events, speeding, alcohol consumption, and lack of seat belt usuage are often contributing factors. Charleston police are encouraging motorists to exercise good judgement, and to plan ahead with designated drivers if need be.

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CPD, NCPD charge man in ATM, restaurant robberies

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Thursday, December 30th, 2010, 12:16pm

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Charleston Police charged a Goose Creek man for the Dec. 20 armed robbery at the ATM at the Bank of America on Bohicket Road. He was also charged by North Charleston police for an Asian restaurant robbery.

Stanley Bernard Frasier Jr., 21, of 120 S. Cranford Road, was charged with two counts of armed robbery. Frasier was also charged in the Luz's Restaurant robbery, North Charleston police said.

He was taken into custody at his Emden Street home in North Charleston without incident, a report stated.

The suspect is currently being held in the Charleston County Detention Center.

The Dec. 20 armed robbery occurred about 11:55 p.m. when a couple went to the ATM machine to make a withdrawal. After making the withdrawal, they were approached by a man who was armed with a sawed off shotgun.

The suspect took their money and told them to drive away.

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Charleston police searching for suspect in Habitat trailer theft

Submitted by bnicolai on Friday, September 10th, 4:07 pm

Detectives with the Charleston Police Department are looking for Bridgette Antoni Polensky in connection with the theft of a trailer loaded with building supplies belonging to Habitat for Humanity.

Police say that the trailer went missing from a residence on Genesis Street sometime between August 14 and 15. The trailer had eight pre-cut window openings and two pre-cut door openings on it.

Polensky is wanted for property crime enhancement and obtaining goods by false pretense. Police say Polensky has used addresses in Charleston County, North Charleston, and on Johns Island. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Polensky is asked to call Investigator York at (843) 720-3916.

Photo source Charleston Police Department.

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Wadmalaw shooting suspect surrenders to deputies

Submitted by bnicolai on Tuesday, September 7th, 5:13 pm

WADMALAW ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - The man police believe shot another man on Wadmalaw Island Monday surrendered to deputies, Charleston County officials said.

Rodney Coaxum turned himself in to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office around noon Tuesday, said department spokesman Major John Clark.

Coaxum's bond hearing is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday morning.

The Labor Day shooting near the intersection of Russell and Cherry Point roads left one man wounded.

According to witnesses, the suspect and the victim got into a fight, but the victim kept provoking the suspect, and that is when the suspect turned around and shot the victim.

Witnesses said that when the victim got into the ambulance he gave everyone a thumbs up, signaling he would be OK. There is no word on the exact condition of the victim.

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Charleston deputies arrest 2, confiscate $350,000 in drugs

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, 9:34pm

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - Two Charleston men were arrested and more than $400,000 in drugs, cash and personal property were confiscated after authorities from three policing agencies shut down a cocaine trafficking operation on Johns Island.

Marcus Gibbs of Woodbridge Road and Christopher Brown of Cartwright Drive were arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine.

Investigators seized 12 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $352,000, $14,000 in cash and seized two cars and other property valued at more than $50,000.

Charleston City police ran a year-long investigation before making the arrests. Deputies from Charleston County and agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration assisted with the execution of the search warrants.

Gibbs went through bond court Wednesday afternoon. He was denied bond on two counts of drug trafficking and bond was set at $100,000 on two other charges.

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Deputies seize malnourished horses, owner to face charges

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff

Friday, August 20th, 2010, 5:48pm

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JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - Charleston County deputies say a Johns Island woman will face charges after six malnourished horses were seized from her farm.

According to a veterinarian who was at Kennerleigh Farms, the horses lack access to food and water and their ribs and spine are obviously protruding.

The Charleston County sheriff's office said the six horses were seized and will be put into emergency care. The other 24 horses on the farm will be placed in adequate housing and be adequately fed and watered. Food will be provided for the remaining horses until the court date next Thursday.

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Charleston Police Citizen's Advisory Group meeting

Submitted by bnicolai on Thursday, August 12th, 3:51 pm

Police Chief Mullen and Command Staff members will meet with residents and merchants from the James Island and Johns Island areas of the City at the bi-monthly Citizen Advisory group meeting. They will listen to citizen concerns as well as give updates on recent developments and initiatives within the Police Department.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12th from 6:30-7:30 PM at Harborview Elementary School.

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