12 CRIME GRASS GONE WILD With marijuana citations growing faster than weeds after a rainstorm, it was only fitting that someone took it to the next level — by stealing sod. Yes, actual grass. We may never know whether it was landscaping ambition or a deeply misunderstood 4/20 celebration. The important thing is that somewhere, someone's backyard is now 3 feet greener and 100% less legal. MINORS DOING MAJOR THINGS Spring break saw 13 minors busted with alcohol, several caught with marijuana and more than a few wielding fake IDs so bad they still had the watermark "FAKE" stamped across them. It's no wonder every local bar now demands two forms of ID. Today's youth never consider spending a little extra to upgrade their counterfeit driver’s licenses. FIRST-TIMERS VS. FREQUENT FLYERS The DUI parade was equally festive. Several first-time offenders thought they could "drive real slow" to avoid attracting attention — a bold strategy that didn't pan out. Meanwhile, our seasoned spring breakers treated traffic laws like polite suggestions, cruising around with suspended licenses and open beverages like they were starring in their own personal episode of “Cops: Isle of Palms Edition.” NO SNOW TO SHOVEL While we had enough marijuana busts to start our own reggae festival, this was the first month in a while without any cocaine, meth or fentanyl making a cameo. Call it progress, call it a seasonal fluke — or maybe, just maybe, spring break scared off the snow in more ways than one. SUN, FUN AND SERIOUS LACK OF JUDGMENT The following incidents were obtained from the Isle of Palms Police Department Media Log Reports. This is a parody of real criminal events that occurred between March and April. The names of individuals and business locations have been omitted out of privacy and respect. Spring on the Isle of Palms brought the usual sunshine, traffic, senior skip day and a whole serving of questionable decisions marinated in beach air and bad ideas. Over just a few weeks, officers logged 29 marijuana and drug paraphernalia cases, a theft of actual sod and enough minors carrying alcohol and fake IDs to supply a poorly thought-out music festival. Final Thought: Spring break 2025 wasn't just about breaking waves — it was about breaking curfews, common sense and occasionally breaking into someone else's landscaping. Stay safe out there, Isle of Palms — and next year, maybe let's leave the grass where it belongs. POLICE BLOTTER ZACH LARY, a local business leader and active member of the community, has officially announced his candidacy for Isle of Palms City Council. Zach brings a fresh, open-minded perspective to the upcoming election, with a platform focused on preserving the island’s family-friendly charm while promoting responsible, pro-business growth. Though he has called Isle of Palms home for only a few years, Zach has quickly become engaged in the community, contributing through his work with the IOP Chamber of Commerce, LENS Foundation, and other local initiatives. With an extensive background in business operations and management, Zach brings practical experience and a results-driven mindset to the table. “At the end of the day, my job isn’t to create problems or debate them, it’s to understand needs, present solutions and execute. This is often where public officials fall short.” Outside of his professional and volunteer work, Zach enjoys taking full advantage of everything the island has to offer. During his down time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family at the beach. Zach lives in Wild Dunes with his wife Caitlin and their two daughters, Prudence and Phoebe. ZACH LARY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ISLE OF PALMS CITY COUNCIL Zach’s platform will center on five key priorities: • The Long-Term Sustainability of the Island • Protecting Residential Quality of Life • Supporting the Local Business Community • Improving the City’s Financial and Operational Efficiency • Ensuring Transparency and Communication with Residents “Isle of Palms is unique. The beautiful nature and hospitable atmosphere combined with the sense of community are unlike anything I’ve experienced before. It is a wonderful place to live and raise my daughters. I truly believe IOP will always be home for my family and feel obligated to do my part in contributing to the island’s long-term success.” “The long-term future and sustainability of the island is my primary focus,” he said. “This is where my daughters will grow into young women and members of the community. I look at what IOP will be in 5, 10, 20 years and feel we need to make decisions that ensure the longevity of the place we call home.” The city council election is scheduled for November 4, 2025 and Zach is looking forward to connecting with members of the community both during and after the election cycle. www.ZachLary.com IslandVibesIOP.com
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