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Image for Congratulations to Pfc. Andrew Macchia, the Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year
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Created Mar 2, 2026 / Updated Mar 3, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is honored to share that Pfc. Andrew Macchia has been named the Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Pfc. Macchia's exceptional service to our community over the past year, marked ...
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Image for NCPD Celebrates Contributions Past and Present during Women's History Month
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Mar 2, 2026
March is Women’s History Month — a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the countless contributions women have made to our nation, our communities, and the field of law enforcement. At the North Charleston Police Department , Women’s History Month is an opportunity to refle...
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Image for Congratulations on Retirement, MPO Michael Lewis
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Mar 2, 2026
As of today, Master Police Officer Michael Lewis is officially retiring from the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD). Throughout his career, MPO Lewis has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedication, and devotion to our community, earning him the respect an...
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Image for The North Charleston Police Department's School Resource Officer Unit is growing—and we couldn't be more excited!
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Mar 2, 2026
Please join us in welcoming three outstanding new School Resource Officers who are ready to make a positive impact in our schools and build strong connections with our students and faculty: Matthew Taranto (Allegro Charter School of Music) , Jonathan Simmons (Daniel Jenkins Ac...
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Image for Welcome to our Growing Family!
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Mar 2, 2026
Please join the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) in welcoming our newest officer to the agency! Ptl. Connor Ruggles graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on Friday and officially began his service with us after being sworn in Monday morning by Ass...
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Image for NCPD Hosts Black History Month Celebration
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Created Feb 28, 2026 / Updated Mar 2, 2026
Saturday was a powerful morning of recognition, inspiration, and celebration as our agency’s Cops Athletic Program hosted its annual Black History Month Celebration at Royal Baptist Church. Several of our dedicated officers, city council members, city employees, and estee...
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Image for NCPD Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Dorchester Rd Collision
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Mar 2, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) Traffic Unit and the Charleston County Coroner's Office are investigating a fatal collision that occurred this morning, which resulted in a road closure on Dorchester Rd westbound between Lowell Dr and Purcell Dr. Preliminary inves...
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Image for International Military Students Visit NCPD
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Feb 27, 2026
This morning, the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) was honored to host a distinguished group of International Military Students. The International Military Student Office (IMSO) welcomes approximately 500 International Military Students each year from allied and partn...
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Image for NCPD Dive Team Volunteers for 16th Annual SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition
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Created Feb 24, 2026 / Updated Feb 27, 2026
The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) Dive Team volunteered on Wednesday for the 16th Annual SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition, held at the North Charleston Sports Complex located on Monitor Street. Our divers assisted with the underwater aspects of the competit...
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Image for Juvenile Arrested on Firearm Charges by NCPD K-9 Units
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Feb 27, 2026
On Thursday at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers with the NCPD K-9 Unit arrested a juvenile on multiple firearm-related charges following an incident near one of our Walmart stores. An officer working an off-duty assignment at Walmart received a dispatched call regarding a fir...
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