News Flash Home
The original item was published from 7/20/2022 4:39:46 PM to 7/20/2022 4:42:12 PM.

News Flash

CPD Newsroom

Posted on: July 20, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Fall 2022 Police Citizen's Academy

Fall 2022 Citizens Academy

Fall 2022 Citizens Academy

Apply Here
Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in CPD Newsroom

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of 2026 MLK Parade

Posted on: January 16, 2026

Suspect Arrested in Tripe Street Homicide

Posted on: January 15, 2026

Clements Ferry Collision Being Investigated as a Homicide

Posted on: January 14, 2026

Charleston Police Investigating West Ashley Homicide

Posted on: January 10, 2026

Johns Island Woman Charged with Murder

Posted on: January 9, 2026

Charleston Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Hit and Run

Posted on: January 8, 2026

Police Investigating After Bicyclist Killed in Hit and Run

Posted on: January 7, 2026

Sex Offender Arrested for Indecent Exposure and Assaulting Police

Posted on: January 6, 2026

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of 2026 Emancipation Parade

Posted on: December 30, 2025

Charleston Police Arrest Suspect After James Island Shooting

Posted on: December 23, 2025

Second Arrest Made in Ashley Avenue Homicide

Posted on: December 22, 2025

17-Year-Old Charged in Ashley Avenue Homicide

Posted on: December 18, 2025

Police Investigating After Pedestrian Fatally Struck Downtown

Posted on: December 15, 2025
RDR Image

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of 2025 Reindeer Run

Posted on: December 12, 2025

Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in Burglary and Assault

Posted on: December 11, 2025
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Investigate Homicide on Ashley Avenue

Posted on: December 11, 2025

Search Warrants Leads to Gun and Drug Charges

Posted on: December 5, 2025

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of 2025 Holiday Parade

Posted on: December 4, 2025

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Annual Turkey Day Run

Posted on: November 25, 2025

Police Investigating After Worker Fatally Struck on I-526

Posted on: November 25, 2025

Police Investigating a Fatal Collision on Clements Ferry Road

Posted on: November 24, 2025

Two Suspects Arrested After James Island Robbery

Posted on: November 21, 2025

Charleston Police Hosting Drive-Thru Food Drive at Brittlebank Park

Posted on: November 17, 2025

Two CPD Officers Recognized as Officers of the Year by the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club

Posted on: November 10, 2025

Charleston Police Confirm Recovery of Owen Kenney’s Body

Posted on: November 8, 2025

Charleston Police Confirm Transition to Recovery Efforts in Search for Owen Kenney

Posted on: November 6, 2025

UPDATE: Murder Charges Filed in NoMo Shooting

Posted on: November 6, 2025

Update on Missing Person Investigation: Owen Tillman Kenney

Posted on: November 4, 2025

Charleston Police Seeking Help Locating Missing Person

Posted on: November 2, 2025

Police Investigating a Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision on Ashley River Road

Posted on: November 2, 2025

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Morrison Drive Apartment Complex

Posted on: November 1, 2025

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Veterans’ Day Parade

Posted on: October 31, 2025

Two Suspects Injured During Downtown Home Invasion

Posted on: October 28, 2025
Hispanic Heritage

MEDIA ADVISORY: Charleston Police Department to Host Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Posted on: October 22, 2025
JamesIslandRun_RoadClosure2024

James Island Connector Run Happening this Saturday

Posted on: October 23, 2025

Charleston Mounted Patrol Officers Make Drug Trafficking Arrest Downtown

Posted on: October 16, 2025

Police Seeking Help After 14-Year-Old Struck by Two Cars in Hit-and-Run

Posted on: October 10, 2025

Trio Arrested in Series of Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts in West Ashley

Posted on: October 8, 2025
MediaRelease18

Argument on Johns Island Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

Posted on: October 2, 2025

Police Seeking Help Locating Missing Person

Posted on: October 2, 2025

Charleston Police to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Program

Posted on: October 1, 2025

Suspect Arrested in Series of Violent Incidents at Downtown Apartment Complex

Posted on: September 26, 2025

Officers Track Stolen AirPods to Catch Car-Break-in Suspect

Posted on: September 25, 2025

Employees Charged with Selling Tobacco to Underage Customers in West Ashley

Posted on: September 23, 2025

Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in $5000 Credit Card Fraud

Posted on: September 9, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Charge Suspect Following Early Morning Shooting

Posted on: August 28, 2025
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Posted on: August 25, 2025

Suspect Arrested in Charleston Crime Spree Involving Arson, Burglary, and Vehicle Theft

Posted on: August 20, 2025
Scam Alert

Charleston Police Warn of Scams Targeting Senior Citizens

Posted on: August 13, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Charleston Police Department to Host Greg’s Groceries Packing Event

Posted on: August 12, 2025
CALEA

Charleston Police Department Honored with CALEA’s Top Award for Professional Excellence

Posted on: August 11, 2025

Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in School Burglary and Vandalism

Posted on: August 6, 2025

Police Seek Help Identifying Multiple Shoplifting Suspects

Posted on: July 31, 2025
MediaRelease18

Police Seek Public’s Help Following West Ashley Shooting

Posted on: July 28, 2025

Wanted Subject Arrested; Dog Fatally Shot After Charging Officer

Posted on: July 24, 2025

UPDATE - LOCATED. Charleston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

Posted on: July 23, 2025

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Collision in West Ashley

Posted on: July 14, 2025

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Collision

Posted on: July 12, 2025

You’re Invited! Charleston Police Hosting Bike Safety Event

Posted on: July 9, 2025

Charleston Police Arrest Two Suspects Following Drug and Firearm Offenses

Posted on: July 7, 2025
MediaRelease5

Charleston Police Arrest 17-Year-Old in Two Separate Shooting Incidents

Posted on: July 4, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Eastside Drug Investigation Leads to Numerous Arrests

Posted on: July 3, 2025
IMG_0404

West Ashley Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Posted on: July 2, 2025

Reminder: Are You Operating Your Golf Cart Legally?

Posted on: July 1, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Police Arrest Suspect Following Downtown Homicide

Posted on: July 1, 2025
062625-MBaker-018

Aspiring Influencer Arrested Following Months-Long Reckless Driving Investigation

Posted on: June 26, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Juvenile Curfew Ordinance Takes Effect June 27, 2025

Posted on: June 24, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Demonstrations Peaceful and Coordinated; Public Safety Maintained Throughout Weekend

Posted on: June 16, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Statement Regarding Upcoming Demonstrations

Posted on: June 11, 2025

The Votes Are In! Please Welcome Rucker and Riley to CPD’s Mounted Patrol!

Posted on: June 9, 2025
MediaRelease18

Police Arrest Suspect Following James Island Homicide

Posted on: June 9, 2025

Charleston Police Announce Passing of Retired Police K9

Posted on: June 3, 2025
052225-MBaker-001

Help Us Name the Newest Members of Charleston’s Mounted Patrol!

Posted on: June 2, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Charleston Police Announce Arrests in Palmilla Apartments Homicide Investigation

Posted on: May 23, 2025
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at West Ashley Apartment Complex

Posted on: May 18, 2025

Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Sexual Assault

Posted on: May 16, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Suspects Arrested After Series of Car Break-ins

Posted on: May 16, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Two Arrests Made in West Ashley Homicide

Posted on: May 14, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Investigating West Ashley Homicide

Posted on: May 12, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Suspect Charged with Murder in Downtown Homicide

Posted on: May 2, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B2

UPDATE: Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Weekend Violence

Posted on: April 29, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Chief Walker Releases Statement After Weekend Violence

Posted on: April 28, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

UPDATED: CPD Investigating Several Weekend Shootings

Posted on: April 27, 2025
CTL

Police Investigating a Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision near Charles Towne Landing

Posted on: April 25, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Charleston Police Arrest Two Suspects in Armed Robbery on Daniel Island

Posted on: April 23, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Department Releases Critical Incident Briefing Video

Posted on: April 18, 2025
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Investigating a Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision on Savannah Highway

Posted on: April 16, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Charge Summerville Man with Human Trafficking

Posted on: April 11, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

UPDATE: Multiple Suspects Arrested After Investigation into Downtown Assaults

Posted on: April 10, 2025
d3974a6d-c5cf-4ad6-b6f1-3bde9aa3bc84

Charleston Police Department Officially Launches DNA Laboratory

Posted on: April 9, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in West Ashley Burglary

Posted on: April 3, 2025
MediaRelease18

Police Arrest Suspect Following West Ashley Homicide

Posted on: April 1, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Multiple Women in Downtown Charleston

Posted on: March 31, 2025
AnnualReport_GraphicSM

Charleston Police Department Releases 2024 Annual Report

Posted on: March 25, 2025
MediaRelease18

Discovery of Skeletal Remains Prompts Police to Seek Help From Community

Posted on: March 25, 2025
MediaRelease18

Arrest Made in Downtown Assault, Police Continue Search for Additional Suspects

Posted on: March 24, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

CPD Launches “Connect Charleston” to Boost Safety Through Voluntary Community Camera Participation

Posted on: March 24, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Charleston Police Arrest Men in Multi-Jurisdiction ATM Scam

Posted on: March 21, 2025
Screenshot 2025-03-14 111512

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on: March 14, 2025
Wiggins

Police Requesting Assistance Locating Missing Teen

Posted on: March 12, 2025
400 Meeting

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in Downtown Burglary

Posted on: March 11, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Investigation Into a Series of Car Break-ins Leads to Multiple Arrests

Posted on: March 6, 2025
CPDNewsroom (1)

Police Requesting Assistance Locating Missing Person

Posted on: March 3, 2025
Crime Update Alert

UPDATE: Suspects Identified and Arrested in West Ashley Armed Robbery

Posted on: July 3, 2024
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Investigate Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on Savannah Highway

Posted on: March 1, 2025
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025B

Charleston Police Charge North Charleston Man with Human Trafficking

Posted on: February 19, 2025
CPDNewsroom (1)

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in West Ashley Robbery

Posted on: February 10, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Police Respond to Suspicious Package on Daniel Island

Posted on: February 4, 2025
Crime Update Alert

Suspect Identified and Arrested in West Ashley Robbery

Posted on: January 31, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Collision on Maybank Highway

Posted on: January 30, 2025

Charleston Half Marathon CANCELED

Posted on: January 23, 2025
RoadClosure_2023

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of MLK Parade

Posted on: January 17, 2025
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Release Preliminary Crime Trends for 2024

Posted on: January 13, 2025
CPDNewsroom (1)

Charleston Police Seeking Help Locating Missing Juvenile

Posted on: January 10, 2025
Crime Update Alert

UPDATE: Suspect Identified and Arrested in King Street Assault

Posted on: December 31, 2024
RoadClosure_2023

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Emancipation Parade

Posted on: December 30, 2024
Five Below

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in West Ashley Robbery

Posted on: December 31, 2024
MediaRelease18

GPS Data Assists Police in Series of Downtown Property Crimes

Posted on: December 26, 2024
Food Lion

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in West Ashley Robbery

Posted on: December 23, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Charleston Police Apprehend Suspect in Downtown Jewelry Store Burglary

Posted on: December 23, 2024
MediaRelease18

Charleston Police Urging Patience During Busy Travel Season

Posted on: December 18, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in King Street Assault

Posted on: December 17, 2024
RoadClosure_2023

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Annual Reindeer Run

Posted on: December 12, 2024
HolidayParade_Alert

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Holiday Parade

Posted on: December 5, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

West Ashley Robbery Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit

Posted on: December 3, 2024
RoadClosure_2023

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Annual Turkey Day Run

Posted on: November 26, 2024
112224-MBaker-002

Charleston Police Department Provides Update on Officer-Involved Shooting

Posted on: November 22, 2024
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Officers Involved in Shooting; SLED Investigating

Posted on: November 21, 2024
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Partners with ADL, Charleston Jewish Federation, and Secure Community Network for

Posted on: November 20, 2024
IMG_2267

Chief Walker Reflects on First Year

Posted on: November 19, 2024
111723-JMossman-004

CPD and Chick-fil-A Partnering for Cops on The Coop Special Olympics Fundraiser

Posted on: November 19, 2024
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Investigating Fatality Between a Pedestrian and Train

Posted on: November 16, 2024
MediaRelease18

UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in West Ashley Shooting

Posted on: November 13, 2024

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspects Who Abandoned Dog

Posted on: November 5, 2024
Parade

Road Closures Scheduled Ahead of Veterans’ Day Parade

Posted on: October 31, 2024
Media Release Graphic 2024

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision on Seven Farms Drive

Posted on: October 27, 2024
JamesIslandRun_RoadClosure2024

James Island Connector Run Taking Place This Saturday

Posted on: October 24, 2024
Charleston Wine Shop

Police Seeking Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspects

Posted on: October 7, 2024
MediaRelease52

Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Savannah Highway Shooting

Posted on: October 4, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Charleston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Savannah Highway

Posted on: October 4, 2024
MediaRelease52

Multiple Teens Charged in Two Downtown Carjackings

Posted on: October 4, 2024
461564322_18442923199065616_2381555299246326690_n

Charleston Police Deploy to Western NC for Recovery Efforts –Now Accepting Donations

Posted on: October 3, 2024
Dianna Brown

Police Seeking Help Locating a Missing Woman

Posted on: September 30, 2024
CPDNewsroom (1)

Fatal Overdose Investigation leads to Gun and Drug Charges of Suspected Supplier

Posted on: September 17, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Charleston Police Make Additional Arrests in Downtown Robberies

Posted on: September 10, 2024
Crime Update Alert

West Ashley House Fire Being Investigated as a Homicide

Posted on: September 9, 2024
Press Release Graphic

Police and Fire Department Investigating Fatal House Fire in West Ashley

Posted on: September 8, 2024
Screenshot 2024-09-04 144546

Police Seeking Help Locating Suspect in Downtown Assault

Posted on: September 6, 2024
Buxton Daniel

Police Seeking Help Locating Attempted Murder Suspect

Posted on: September 5, 2024
Poinsette-Fisher

Police Seeking Help Locating a Missing & Endangered Person

Posted on: September 4, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Charleston Police Announce Update in West Ashley Homicide Investigation

Posted on: August 28, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Charleston Police Announce Arrest While Investigating Multiple Armed Robberies

Posted on: August 26, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Search Warrant Leads to Multiple Gun and Drug Charges For 2 Downtown Residents

Posted on: August 23, 2024

Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in West Ashley Assault

Posted on: August 14, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Suspect Facing 12 Charges in West Ashley Crime Spree

Posted on: August 14, 2024
Mall

Police Arrest Mall Shooting Suspect

Posted on: August 9, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Suspect Arrested in James Island Shooting

Posted on: August 2, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Suspect in Downtown Homicide Arrested in Georgia

Posted on: August 1, 2024
127-Front Vestibule (7_24_2024 12_46_25 PM EDT)

Police Seeking Help Identifying Fraud Suspect

Posted on: July 31, 2024
Cooper 1

Police Seeking Help Identifying Downtown Burglary Suspect

Posted on: July 29, 2024
Crime Alert 2023

Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault at West Ashley Fitness Center

Posted on: July 29, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Suspect Arrested in South Street Homicide

Posted on: July 22, 2024
Press Release Graphic

Charleston Police Investigate Fatal Crash on SC-61 N Off-Ramp of Fielding Connector

Posted on: July 16, 2024

Charleston Police Launch Online Reporting Website

Posted on: July 15, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Arrest Made in Peeping Tom Incident; Suspect Linked to Additional Cases

Posted on: July 10, 2024
Crime Update Alert

Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in Nassau Street Homicide

Posted on: July 8, 2024

UPDATED: Charleston Police Seeking to Identify Suspect Involved in 'Peeping Tom' Incident

Posted on: July 6, 2024
CrimeAlertUpdate_2025

Suspect Barricades Himself, Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Road Rage Shooting Incident

Posted on: March 1, 2025
Media Release Photo 7-7-24

Charleston Police Respond to Two Separate Fatal Shootings on July 5th

Posted on: July 6, 2024