CRIME “Alright, Alright, Alright” This phrase couldn't better explain the number one incident leading this month's report. Yep, the devil's lettuce, the green monster or stank weed. If you were one of the 33 people in the company of Mary Jane this month, congrats, you are helping to keep possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia atop these monthly reports. Remember folks, if you can smell it before you see it, it's probably not a good idea to drive with it. Nothing Heroic About Heroin A few folks decided the stank wasn't enough to get them where they needed to be. They were consequently charged with possession of heroin, along with driving under suspension, open container, driving without a license and driving under the influence. This dynamic duo is in the running for this year's "IOPPD Best Of." Go big or go home. In this case, going big meant going to jail. Car Insurance Isn’t Optional The dreaded driving under suspension always makes its way to the top of the list each month and this month was no different. Thirty-two individuals believed that having a license to drive, insurance or registration was optional and discovered to their dismay that it is indeed not. Pro tip: Your car insurance is not like a subscription box service; you can’t skip a month and expect things to be okay. Drink or Drive, Not Both Twenty-three people learned the hard way that it is not okay to take their drinks on the go. Pouring it out before you get in the car would just be wasteful, right? Well, it turns out it’s also the law. An additional four people found out it is also illegal to have alcohol on the beach — a citation that carries a larger fine than building an illegal seawall. Next time, maybe stick to the sandcastles and sunscreen. Don’t DUI It Bringing up the fourth position this month, 20 individuals realized too late that driving under the influence is no joke on IOP. With numbers down a bit, perhaps some are learning their lesson and either not driving after drinking or avoiding IOP altogether. Regardless, a few have not. One received their second DUI offense along with a third DUS offense, while another earned their third DUI. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink, unless it is from a river of Natty Light and Jagerbombs. The rest of the DUI offenders were what we call "first-timers." Minors, Mind Your Manners The rest of the month was filled with minors trying to sneak alcohol, complaints about loud music at a neighbor's house that someone wasn't invited to and a couple of missing golf carts — what some would call first-world problems. It seems our town is hosting its very own reality show with a cast of characters who just can't stay out of trouble. 12 IslandVibesIOP.com By Detective Dusty Dunes FINE LINE BETWEEN CRIME AND COMEDY The following incidents were obtained from the Isle of Palms Police Department Media Log Reports. This is a parody of real criminal events that took place between May and June. The names of individuals and business locations have been omitted out of respect and privacy. Next month, let's be safe and realize that if stinky grass is the worst of our problems, we've got bigger problems. And remember folks, let’s keep the drama on TV and out of the police blotter. POLICE BLOTTER WE MAKE FINDING THE PERFECT PROPERTY A SEAMLESS PROCESS. Krista M. Swingle REALTOR® Brand Name Real Estate Charleston, SC Krista@PalmBIvdRealty.com Hugh Swingle IV Property Manager In Charge (843) 474-1200 PalmBlvdVacationRentals.com Responsive Results Driven Hands On Understanding South Carolina’s New Firearm Law: A Conversation with IOPPD Police Chief Kevin Cornett CONVERSATION CONTINUES BEYOND THE PAGES OF ISLAND VIBES Kevin Cornett, Chief of Police, Isle of Palms, SC chats with host Bill Macchio in this episode of the Island Vibes Podcast. Chief Cornett talks about how he got into law enforcement, the different jobs he’s done within police departments in South Carolina, and how it was he became the Chief of Police … in Springdale, and later IOP.
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