Reports taken from June 18 to June 27
What’s the handle?
Charleston police on June 26 announced the arrest of an “aspiring influencer” after a months-long reckless driving investigation after he posted social media videos of himself weaving through traffic at 140 mph on a motorcycle. He faces 35 charges including racing, having an uninsured vehicle, driving without a license and more. We understand the need for speed, but not the need to record your own unsafe crimes and post them on the internet.
Hell, yeah
North Charleston police on June 18 reported an investigation regarding several homeless people who had been “hanging out” under a bridge near Hawthorne Drive. Police noted the people started fires, were “fornicating,” and used narcotics. Sounds almost perfect. Throw in some rock ‘n’ roll and we’ll be there in 15.
PSA
Mount Pleasant police on June 22 chased a speeding vehicle across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge into downtown Charleston. According to a police report, the vehicle changed lanes multiple times without signalling while driving at more than 90 mph. Eventually, the driver pulled over, and officers arrested him for, well, a lot of stuff. Reminder: If you’re going to run from the cops, you better get away.
Summer ready
A downtown man on June 27 reportedly stole a duffel bag, a pair of swim trunks and two hats (concealed in the bag, of course) from a King Street store. Charleston police noted the man, caught on security footage, has been banned from the store, but not charged as the merchandise that was stolen was not listed on the store’s inventory. Whoops.
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