On Jan. 18 the R/O (Reporting Officer) was dispatched to The Nest Apartments in regards to a harassment complaint. The complainant advised that there were multiple subjects inside of a truck, cat-calling females as they walked by into The Nest. The complainant claimed that she felt very uncomfortable, and she appeared to be afraid.
Upon arrival, the R/O observed a vehicle fitting the truck’s description. While making contact, the R/O observed that the vehicle was occupied by four offenders, and there was a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle.
At this time, officers instructed all four of the offenders to exit the vehicle one by one and conducted a pat down of each of them. While speaking with the offenders, the R/O explained the reason for the officers’ presence and that a probable cause search would be conducted due to the odor of marijuana. During this time, Offender #2 admitted to having approximately two grams of marijuana inside a box.
After conducting the probable cause search, the R/O located a box containing cigar packs, two green plastic bottles containing marijuana and multiple marijuana cigar butts. The box was located under the back seat of the vehicle. Offender #1 admitted and took possession of the found marijuana. At this time, Offender #1 was issued a SC Uniform traffic ticket for CDL – Possession of Marijuana First Offense.
All four offenders were issued a Trespass warning that would be in effect for a year from all Winthrop University property, including The Nest. The found marijuana was photographed, seized and placed into evidence.
