🌱 CPD Seek 3 In Vehicle Theft + 7-Year-Old Victim Identified In Crash

Hi all. It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Charleston Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

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Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 56 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston police detectives need help identifying three men who were involved in a recent case of vehicle theft. The incident occurred at Elan Midtown Apartments on Jan. 16, and photos were captured of the suspects (available at the link). If you have any information about the incident, please contact the authorities. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified a 7-year-old victim from a car accident on Feb. 16. Alex Nassyrov of Charleston died in a collision involving a 2008 Toyota van and a 1999 Ford pickup on Clements Ferry Road in Charleston. Three passengers who were in the Toyota van also sustained injuries. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. Ahmed Fathy Hassan, 53, the owner of two Charleston convenience stores, has been charged with five counts of tax evasion. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) arrested Hassan for underreporting his gross sales by over $1.2 million from 2016 to 2020. Hassan reportedly evaded about $115,000 in taxes. (ABC NEWS 4)

Today in and around Charleston:

• Wicked Andromeda Art Pop-Up! At Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston (2:00 PM)
• Da Hotbox Burgers & Brats At Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston (3:00 PM)
• Charlton Singleton Presents Love's Holiday At Charleston Music Hall (8:00 PM)
• Fatrat Da Czar At Music Farm (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Animal Society's Vax-a-palooza event is being held today at the North Charleston Coliseum. The event is attempting to break the world record for most vaccinations in 24 hours. The event is giving out free vaccinations from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (ABC 4 News)
• Are you thinking about getting into composting? Here's a beginner's guide! (CHStoday)
• According to results compiled by Stacker, Charleston residents are most looking to relocate to Greenville. (WCBD News 2)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all soon for your next update.

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.