Reports taken from May 10 to May 15
Well, time to sharpen the stakes
Mount Pleasant police on May 16 received a call about someone habitually placing bath mats over street lamps around Jane Jacobs Street, making the area extremely dark at night. Police found the suspect, who told them that she believed airplanes fly over her house, targeting it with lasers, so she covered the lamps to hide. A likely story, Miss Feratu. Everyone: get rid of your welcome mats.
Dine and dash? Nail art and depart.
Two West Ashley women on May 10 reportedly ditched a Magwood Drive nail salon after racking up a more than $200 tab. Employees told Charleston police the women ran out of the store without paying — presumably with their nails still wet — before employees could stop them. Shoplifting from nail salons now? Is nothing sacred?
Little early, isn’t it?
A group of Ladson kids on May 14 reportedly entered a vacant apartment on Purcell Drive and set off multiple fireworks inside, according to North Charleston police. The property manager isn’t sure how they got in, but reported the fireworks damaged the carpets and wood floorings. Given the circumstances, that might be the best news the manager could have given!
Maybe next time, right?
Charleston police on May 10 responded to Athens Court in response to loud noise complaints. Upon arrival, they discovered a large block party with more than 50 people, folding tables with bottles of liquor, a portable deep fryer, neon lights and speakers blasting music. Partygoers eventually dispersed after police detained a property owner. All we’re wondering is where our invite was.
Have some dignity, man
A downtown man on May 13 led Charleston police on a several-block foot chase after they caught him urinating off a King Street sidewalk. After being arrested, the man told officers he was sorry and would “never commit another crime in his entire life.” He reportedly begged not to go to jail and tried to explain that “‘nature called.” Unfortunately for him, that sounds like a confession.
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