A show of gratitude to 1st responders

Moultrie News  June 19, 2025

A total of 25 law enforcement agencies and 52 first responders were recognized for their recent heroic actions last month during the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce June 18 Luncheon. 

Police officers, fire personnel, EMS, county agencies and support staff on hand all played a role in the May 1 apprehension of Justin Collin Adams. The Mauldin resident was accused of perpetrating an auto attack that injured several individuals outside Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island. 

Other agencies honored were:

Sullivan's Island Fire

Charleston County EMS

Mount Pleasant Fire

North Charleston PD

FBI

National Park Service

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

SC Law Enforcement Division

SC Department of Natural Resources

SC State Ports Authority

College of Charleston Department of Public Safety

City of Charleston Police Department

CCSD Security and Emergency Management

Charleston County Emergency Management

Consolidated Emergency Communications Center

Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad

Charleston County Radio Communications

Awendaw-McClellanville Fire