Reports taken from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4
Bad choices
A Mount Pleasant man on Sept. 30 reportedly harvested several sweetgrass plants in front of a U.S. Highway 17 bank, loaded up a not-so-inconspicuous green moped and headed north. The “dozens” of security cameras surrounding the bank’s property captured the man, the moped and his license plate, officials said — but couldn’t spot any common sense. The investigation is ongoing.
That’s not so bad … right?
Charleston police on Sept. 26 stopped a West Ashley driver for suspected driving under the influence on Interstate 526. The driver told officers he consumed two cases (yes, cases) of beer, or roughly 24 bottles. He reportedly blew a .23 on a blood-alcohol test (about three times over the legal limit). Yeah, man. That’ll do it. He was arrested, and his license was suspended.
Slim pickings
A North Charleston man on Oct. 4 flagged down police and told officers that his phone had been stolen. He told police it was an iPhone 12 with a cracked screen and no tracking service or known serial number, but the suspects were reportedly driving in a white Chevy with an unknown tag in an unknown direction. Got it, boss. Guess it’s time for an upgrade.
Morning shift problem
A West Ashley woman on Sept. 26 called Charleston police after she was locked inside the gate at West Ashley Park on Mary Ader Ave. Officers told her they did not have a master key to public parks and would be unable to help her. Later, officials arrived to cut the lock so she could drive home, leaving the park gate unlocked overnight.
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