Town of Ridgeland

The Ridgeland Police Department Investigations unit is headed by Lieutenant Daniel Litchfield. The objective of the unit is the successful identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders.

It is the policy of the Ridgeland Police Department to conduct as complete a criminal investigation as possible, while taking into consideration the most effective use of the physical, financial, and manpower resources of the Investigations Division.

You can reach Lt. Litchfield at 843-726-7509.

The Ridgeland Police Department employs three officers for traffic enforcement. At least one officer is on patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their duty is to provide safe travel on the streets of Ridgeland and on Interstate 95 by enforcing the compliance to the traffic rules and regulations by all drivers as well as lowering crime and increasing the quality of life. This portion of the department is headed by Lieutenant Chris Warren.

CHRIS WARREN
Lieutenant
cwarren[at]ridgelandsc.gov
Ext. 7707

BERT SWEAT
Officer
bsweat[at]ridgelandsc.gov
Ext. 7715

JORDAN WARD
Officer
jward[at]ridgelandsc.gov

KODIE STRUBE
Officer
kstrube[at]ridgelandsc.gov

The Uniformed Patrol is charged with the primary responsibility for all law enforcement activities within the community. The Patrol Division’s mission is to preserve the peace, protect life and property against the effects of criminal activity and to ensure the safety of the motoring public by enforcing all traffic laws 24-hours a day. The uniformed Police Officers are the most visible and readily identifiable representatives of the Town of Ridgeland Police Department.

MIKE JONES
Officer
mjones[at]ridgelandsc.gov

MIKE HOROWITZ
Officer
mhorowitz[at]ridgelandsc.gov

TIM HOWARD
Officer
thoward[at]ridgelandsc.gov

JOHN CROFT
Officer
jcroft[at]ridgelandsc.gov

MITCHELL MAPPES
Officer
mmappes[at]ridgelandsc.gov

DANIEL GLOVER
Reserve Officer

If you need assistance, please contact Victim’s Advocate Tori Bowers. Office – 843-726-7530 or e-mail her at tbowers@ridgelandsc.gov

MISSION OF VICTIM ADVOCATES

The victim advocates respond to the needs of crime victims in an empowering and proactive manner, striving to inform victims of their rights under the law in order to facilitate informed participation in the criminal justice system.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VICTIM ADVOCATE

Assistance completing Victim Impact Statements and crime victim compensation (CVC) applications and appeals if a victim CVC claim is denied.
Act as a liaison between the victim and prosecuting attorney.
Accompaniment at victim interviews, sentencing hearing and trials.
Assist victims with return or property.
Trial preparation.
Safety planning.
Notify victims of hearing dates and changes to those dates.
Explain the court process.
Familiarize victims and witnesses with courtrooms prior to trials and hearings.
Provide a safe location for victims to wait prior to testifying or attending hearings.
Provide information about available protection from threats or harm.
Assist victims with completing restitution paperwork upon request.
Inform Victims or their rights.
Refer victims to necessary resources.
Notify victims of the final outcome of felony cases.
Contact employers to explain or verify a victim’s involvement in a case at the victim’s request.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Contact: Citizen’s Opposed To Domestic Assault (CODA)
Email: coda[at]islc.net
Website: www.codabft.com
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-868-2632
National Sites: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Family Violence Prevention Fund, National Coalition for Domestic Abuse Awareness, Office on Violence Against Woman, Family Services
Contact: Jasper County Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way of The Low Country
Free Tax Services: vitalowcountry[at]yahoo.com

CHILD VICTIM SERVICES

Contact: Hope Haven – Rape Crisis, 1-800-637-7273, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)

National Sites:

Missing Center for Missing and Exploited Children
National Associate of Counsel for Children
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Sex Assault – National Sites
Coalition of Forensic Sexual Assault Examiners (SANE)
Security on Campus, Inc.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Police reports are available to the public, courts, and media as stipulated by the Freedom of Information Act.

The Records Clerk is able to provide copies of reports Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If further information is needed you can call directly at 843-726-7530 or by email: tbowers@ridgelandsc.gov