Crime & Safety
Police Blotter Oct. 13 - 18, 2011
Arrests, major crimes and odd incidents reported in West Ashley
The blotter is compiled from incident and arrest reports filed by the City of Charleston Police Department and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office in the West Ashley area, which includes ZIP codes 29407 and 29414. Persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty.
The Quotable Blotter
Around 11:40 p.m. on Monday a West Ashley woman, who was visiting her sister, had an argument with an ex-boyfriend who was also at her sister's apartment. As the woman got up to leave her ex allegedly yelled, "Don't test my gangsta. If you leave I will give you a reason to call the police," according to a Charleston Police Department report.
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Making good on his threat, the woman's ex allegedly threw a metal fan through her rear car window as she was backing out of her parking space, causing approximately $400 damage. He fled the scene before officers arrived.
Charleston County Sheriff's Office
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Martin L. Barr, 36, on Oct. 18, 2011, charged with two outstanding Family Court bench warrants.
Bryan Jones, Jr., 27, on Oct. 16, 2011, charged with an outstanding Family Court bench warrant.
Trivell Donta Richardson, 26, on Oct. 16, 2011, charged with three outstanding Family Court bench warrants.
William Jason Montena, 30, on Oct. 14, 2011, charged with an outstanding Family Court bench warrant.
Roy Edward Nelson, 54, on Oct. 14, 2011, charged with an outstanding Magistrate Court bench warrant for DUI and an outstanding Magistrate Court bench warrant for driving under suspension.
Claude Christopher McNiesh, 39, on Oct. 13, 2011, charged with an outstanding Family Court bench warrant.
Shawn Patrick Nelson, 28, on Oct. 13, 2011, charged with contempt of court.
Charleston Police Department
Elizabeth Thomas, on Oct. 17, 2011, charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
Tiara Ried, on Oct. 15, 2011, charged with shoplifting and simple assault.
Carlos Antonio Simmons, 25, on Oct. 14, 2011, charged with disorderly conduct.
Tarico Robinson, on Oct. 13, 2011, charged with possession of marijuana.
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