🌱 Fentanyl Overdose Indictment + Alligator Chased By Charleston Cops

Charleston SC

10 May, 2022

2:43 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Charleston today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 61. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Charleston. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: A 21-year-old Charleston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing narcotics that caused the death of at least one person. Hasib Muqsit-Rivers' indictment is the result of an investigation performed by the Drug Enforcement Administration in partnership with the Charleston Police Department. The investigation centers around the distribution of fentanyl to one woman caught on a home surveillance camera that resulted in an overdose.(Live 5 News WCSC)The North Charleston Police Department is performing an internal investigation into how an officer hit a man moments after a hit-and-run incident on Dorchester Road. The department is reviewing officer Thelma Lewis' role in the death of Romeile Codrey. Lewis will reportedly remain on duty while the investigation is performed. (Charleston Post Courier)An alligator was chased on Daniel Island by the Charleston Police Department. The incident occurred on Monday after an alligator was taking a stroll through the area. The officers were meant to keep an eye on the creature until Animal Control could arrive to relocate it. (WTMA) From our sponsor: Hey, Charleston — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Charleston to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Charleston: DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: Charleston County Public Library is recognizing the produce provided by the Medway Community Garden through Charleston Parks Conservancy. (Facebook) A rollover collision caused I-26 Westbound to temporarily shut down on Tuesday morning. As of Tuesday afternoon, two lanes were opened. (Twitter)Mayor Tecklenburg unveiled the tribute paintings of first responders. The portraits were created by local artist and current Senior Code Enforcement Officer Kelvin Blufton. (Twitter) That's it for today! I'll see you around. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.