UPDATED: CPD Investigating Several Weekend Shootings
UPDATED: The Charleston Police Department responded to three separate shooting incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple hospitalizations.
Police Investigating a Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision near Charles Towne Landing
The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle that occurred on April 25, 2025, just before 2 p.m. near the entrance to Charles Towne Landing.
Charleston Police Arrest Two Suspects in Armed Robbery on Daniel Island
The Charleston Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with the armed robbery of a landscaping worker on Daniel Island.
MAYOR WILLIAM COGSWELL SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ALIGN GROWTH WITH INFRASTRUCTURE
Today, Mayor William Cogswell expressed strong support for H. 4050—a bipartisan bill under consideration at the South Carolina Statehouse that would give municipalities a powerful tool to manage growth in coordination with infrastructure capacity.
MAYOR COGSWELL ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF CHARLESTON MINI-GRANT AWARD WINNERS
Today, Mayor Cogswell proudly announced the first round of mini-grant winners for the Love Your Block program, a resident-led initiative focused on small-scale projects that create lasting community impact.
Charleston Police Department Releases Critical Incident Briefing Video
The Charleston Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing Video regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 21, 2024, at 653 King Street.
Charleston Police Investigating a Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Collision on Savannah Highway
The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle that occurred on April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Savannah Highway near Skylark Drive.
Charleston Police Charge Summerville Man with Human Trafficking
The Charleston Police Department (CPD) has arrested a Summerville man on human trafficking charges following an investigation into prostitution in the West Ashley area.
UPDATE: Multiple Suspects Arrested After Investigation into Downtown Assaults
The Charleston Police Department has arrested three additional suspects related to an assault on King Street that occurred in March.
Charleston Police Department Officially Launches DNA Laboratory
The Charleston Police Department proudly announces the official launch of its DNA Laboratory.
OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY TO HOST WATERWISE: CHARLESTON OPEN HOUSES
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience & Sustainability is hosting a series of open houses to provide residents with crucial information and resources on how water is affecting their communities.
CITY OF CHARLESTON TESTING NEW LIGHT TIMING ON FOLLY ROAD
The City of Charleston’s Department of Traffic and Transportation, in coordination with our traffic engineering consultant AMT, will begin testing new traffic signal timings this weekend along the Folly Road corridor.
Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in West Ashley Burglary
The Charleston Police Department has arrested a man on burglary charges following an early morning incident in West Ashley’s Grand Oaks neighborhood.
MAYOR COGSWELL TO DELIVER THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT APRIL 8TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Cogswell will deliver the State of the City address at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. In his remarks, he will reflect on the city's accomplishments over the past year and outline priorities for 2025 and beyond.
Police Arrest Suspect Following West Ashley Homicide
The Charleston Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at the MAA Westchase apartment complex in West Ashley.
Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Multiple Women in Downtown Charleston
The Charleston Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with three assaults that occurred downtown early Monday morning.