During the recent Town Council meeting on July 17, 2025, the James Island sheriff's patrol report highlighted a series of incidents that have raised concerns among residents. Town Deputy Chris King presented the report in the absence of Sheriff Sean, detailing various criminal activities that occurred in July.

Among the notable incidents was a case of fraud reported on July 4, where a victim experienced unauthorized charges on her bank card. The investigation into how her information was compromised is ongoing. Additionally, a larceny case involved the theft of a green Yeti cooler from an Airbnb rental on Garrison Street, while vandalism was reported on Hazard Lane, where a vehicle's tires were slashed and sugar was poured into the gas tank.

The report also included a stolen bicycle incident on Fort Johnson, with a suspect identified, and a shoplifting case at AutoZone, where a female suspect stole an AC LED work light. This incident is still under investigation following the identification of the suspect's vehicle.

A suspicious circumstance was reported involving a possible scam at the Blue Water Gas Station, where an Uber driver received threatening messages from a passenger. This case is also under investigation. Furthermore, an embezzlement case at Take 5 Oil Change was noted, with an employee caught on video stealing from the register.

In a significant traffic stop, Deputy Maury recovered a stolen Glock 48 handgun from a vehicle, leading to charges against the driver for receiving stolen goods. The report concluded with an auto break-in incident where multiple vehicles were entered without force, and a tow truck was seen taking vehicles without proper repossession orders, leading to their classification as stolen.

The meeting underscored ongoing safety concerns within the community, prompting discussions on how to enhance security measures and prevent future incidents. As investigations continue, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local authorities.