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Created Nov 12, 2026 / Updated Nov 13, 2026
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) officers responded to Lowcountry Acceleration Academy on Rivers Avenue following a report of a student allegedly bringing a firearm onto school grounds. The initial report raised conce...
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Nov 4, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) reports a sustained overall decrease in both our violent and non-violent indices of criminal activity, as reflected in the analysis of October 2026 data, which reveals a continued overall decline in categories such as: aggravated a...
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Created Nov 3, 2026 / Updated Nov 4, 2026
NCPD Celebrates Native American Heritage Month The North Charleston Police Department is proud to recognize and celebrate Native American Heritage Month throughout November. This month-long observance honors the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Nativ...
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Created Oct 19, 2026 / Updated Nov 4, 2026
The City of North Charleston has recently recovered several deceased geese and ducks from Quarterman’s Pond. Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is the suspected reason. With seasonal bird migration underway, cases of avian influenza can increase. While the risk to...
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Sep 21, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is joining forces with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to raise awareness about the importance of rail-safety education and promote caution near highway-rail grade crossings and railroad rights-of-way. Accidents at these ...
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Sep 21, 2026
National Child Passenger Safety Week One of the most dangerous activities people do daily is traveling by vehicle. While you can’t control what other drivers do, you can control what you do. And one of the safest choices you can make for your child in a vehicle is to sec...
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Created Sep 17, 2026 / Updated Oct 5, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote public awareness and education, we would like to remind everyone of the importance of E-Bike and E-Moto safety. Pa...
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Created Sep 14, 2026 / Updated Sep 17, 2026
Join us Thursday Sept. 17th for a Community Walk for Peace in the Hawthorne community! 🕖 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Meeting Location: 6322 Rivers Ave (La Hacienda Restaurant parking lot) 👥 Hosted by: NCPD RECAP (Rebuilding Every Community Around Peace) This walk is a chance for...
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Sep 10, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) extends its deepest sympathies to the loved ones and colleagues of Deputy Michael Hendricks, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Hendricks' family, ...
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Created Sep 8, 2026 / Updated Sep 21, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) reports a sustained decrease in non-violent index criminal activity, as reflected in the analysis of August 2026 data, which reveals a promising overall decline in categories such as burglaries and auto break-ins. Our violent index...
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