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Jun 22, 2026
Officer Dawn Powell and Officer Connor Murphy graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on Friday and officially joined the department this morning. Deputy Chief Rick Keys had the honor of administering the oath of office during a special swearing-in ceremony....
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Created Jun 16, 2026 / Updated Jun 22, 2026
NCPD is proud to announce that PFC. Benjamin Cain won the Chad Rood Award at this seminar. This award recognized his perseverance, determination, and dedication. This achievement reflects his commitment to excellence and professionalism. Please join us in congratulating ...
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Jun 22, 2026
Just before 6:30 this morning, officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to Church's Chicken at 5343 Dorchester Road following a report of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man in the parking lot next to a vehicle suffering from guns...
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Created Jun 16, 2026 / Updated Jun 21, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) would like to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of fathers in our community. On Father's Day, we recognize the vital role that dads, stepdads, and father figures play in shaping the lives of their children a...
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Jun 19, 2026
It’s a fantastic Friday at the North Charleston Police Department! Today, two new officers graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy . Please join us in congratulating Dawn Powell and Connor Murphy on this important achievement. Both officers will be officiall...
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Created Jun 16, 2026 / Updated Jun 19, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is proud to join the community in celebrating Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger a...
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Jun 18, 2026
On June 18th, 2026, the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) investigated the tragic death of an infant in the 2200 block of Eleanor Drive in North Charleston, SC. During the preliminary investigation, it was discovered that officers had previously responded to this resid...
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Jun 18, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department is proud to announce that School Resource Officers (SROs) Matthew DeRemer and Jonathan Simmons have successfully completed the 40-hour National Basic SRO Course through the National Association of School Resource Officers, hosted by the C...
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Created Jun 16, 2026 / Updated Jun 19, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) takes a moment to honor the ultimate sacrifice of the Charleston 9, who lost their lives in the line of duty on June 18, 2007. We remember the bravery and selflessness of these heroes, who gave their lives to serve their community....
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Created Jun 17, 2026 / Updated Jun 18, 2026
Today, the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) honored Lt. Fred Hoose as he retires after 27 years of dedicated service with our agency and more than 34 years overall in law enforcement. In his farewell remarks, Lt. Hoose chose not to focus on his own accomplishments. In...
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