Aggravated Assault / Shots Fired
Police are investigating an aggravated assault after a fight involving multiple people escalated to gunfire in the city.
Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Oakland Avenue on April 4 after receiving reports of a disturbance involving several individuals. According to the report, tensions had been building prior to the incident, with threats reportedly made by one individual — described by witnesses as a child’s father — before arriving at the location.
When officers arrived, they encountered a chaotic scene with multiple people involved in a physical altercation. Witnesses described several individuals actively fighting, though accounts varied on how many were directly involved.
During the altercation, at least one shot was fired. No injuries were reported, and no one at the scene initially claimed to be a victim.
Officers noted that statements from those present were inconsistent, making it difficult to determine exactly how the situation unfolded. The scene was secured, and evidence was collected. The incident remains under investigation.
Disorderly Conduct
A woman was arrested after causing a disturbance at the Clarendon County Detention Center shortly after her release.
Officers were dispatched to the facility on April 3 after staff reported that the woman, who had just been released, became disruptive and refused to leave the property.
According to the report, the woman began yelling and creating a disturbance, ignoring repeated instructions to leave the area. Her behavior escalated as officers arrived, and she continued to be uncooperative.
Due to her actions, officers placed her under arrest and charged her with disorderly conduct. The situation was brought under control without further incident.
Driving Under the Influence
A driver was arrested following a crash investigation at a city intersection.
Officers were dispatched to the area of Boyce Street and Church Street on April 14 in reference to a collision. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the driver involved and began assessing the scene.
According to the report, officers observed signs of impairment during their interaction and conducted field sobriety tests. The driver showed multiple indicators consistent with impairment.
Following the investigation, the individual was taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident. The vehicle was removed from the roadway, and no serious injuries were reported.
Shoplifting
Police are investigating a theft at a local vape shop involving two suspects, including one who consumed merchandise inside the store before leaving.
Officers were dispatched to the business on April 14 after an employee reported a theft. According to the report, two individuals entered the store and began browsing merchandise.
While one suspect engaged the employee in conversation, the second suspect moved through the store selecting items. At one point, one of the suspects opened and consumed merchandise — identified in the report as hydroxycut gummies — while still inside the business.
Both suspects then exited the store without paying for the items.
Surveillance footage captured the incident, including the suspects’ actions and their departure from the scene. According to the report, the suspects left in a vehicle described as a Dish Network van.
Officers collected the footage and documented the incident. The case remains under investigation.
