Reports taken from Sept. 13 to Sept. 21
POW: Impeccable impressions
A Mount Pleasant woman on Sept. 21 reported to Mount Pleasant police she had security footage of four people pointing guns in the air and firing, claiming to hear the shots and see the “muzzle flash.” Upon reviewing the footage, police watched four people point their fingers in the air and shout “pow pow,” according to a report. Just watch where you point those things, y’all.
Put out a BOLO
North Charleston police on Sept. 21 spoke to a bus driver about a “hit and bike away” collision between her school bus and a bicycle that afternoon on Dorchester Road. The bus driver reportedly told police that “some guy” ran into the rear of the bus while it was stopped. The “guy” then reportedly rode away from the scene, perhaps a little wobbly
Quit while you’re ahead
Two Mount Pleasant women on Sept. 21 reportedly mounted a failed attempt to steal a shopping cart full of goods from a Proprietor’s Place department store but slipped away before police arrived. Apparently unsatiated, the two later returned and stole a king-size Kit-Kat from the front shelf, and were then caught by police and charged with shoplifting.
Ready for the X Games
Charleston police on Sept. 13 watched a man drunkenly hop on someone’s bicycle and attempt to ride away on Vendue Range. Due to his inebriation, however, he was unable to properly evade police, swerving side to side and riding at a slow pace, according to a report.
Set tasers to “fun”
A North Charleston elementary school student on Sept. 21 reportedly brought a taser to school, according to North Charleston police. It was confiscated by teachers after the student was seen showing it off to his friends. Fortunately, it was later determined that the taser was broken, and it was returned to the student’s parents.
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