Reports taken from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1
You’ll never catch me!
A downtown woman on Dec. 29 reportedly led Charleston police on a high-speed chase (read that sarcastically) after she allegedly stole a motorized scooter from a local grocery store. The woman told police she routinely takes the scooter and then hides it in the bushes so it’s always available for her when she goes shopping. Also stolen: $4 worth of canned tuna. The tuna scooter bandit rides again!
Happy New Year!
North Charleston police on Jan. 1 responded to two calls after fireworks allegedly struck a vehicle and a pile of trash, which started burning. Police said a group of about 20 kids shooting them at each other. None of the children were caught. Franklly, we’re surprised there was only one report like this for this week’s Blotter. Great work, Charleston County!
Strike three, buddy
Mount Pleasant police on Dec. 13 pulled over a man for speeding across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge toward Morrison Drive. The man reportedly told officers that his license was suspended, and police confirmed this was actually his third offense for driving under suspension. Police arrested him, and his passenger drove his car back home. Better luck in 2026, man.
Just a heads up
A downtown man on Dec. 30 phoned Charleston police and said he was going to “shoot his neighbor” for “throwing trash in the yard,” according to a report. Police went to the scene, where the man clarified he would never actually go through with the threat, and was just a little amped up. Officers advised the caller to contact the appropriate department for the trash issue — and to stop making stupid threats.
Confused, but intrigued
A North Charleston man on Dec. 31 reportedly stole a bag of spicy chips and a cup of coffee from a Rivers Avenue gas station. When police responded, he told officers that he owns the store and doesn’t have to pay for merchandise, but employees showed police paperwork showing that he was actually banned from the property. Police arrested him for trespassing and shoplifting, but we’re hoping for a sequel.
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