GREER POLICE DEPARTMENT From July 2016
ARTICLE ARCHIVES
City Hall locked down as youth brandishes a weapon on social media and posts 'things about to get real'
JUL 28, 2016
A juvenile caused a short lockdown at Greer City Hall Tuesday when he posted a photo on social media pointing a weapon at the complex with the caption “things about to get real”.
The Greer Police Department considered it a possible terrorist threat. All available patrol units and command staff responded to Greer City Hall and the building was thoroughly searched for any active possible shooter, according to the GPD report.
Firefighters find Greer man, 90, dead in his Poinsett Street home
JUL 27, 2016
One person died after a house fire at 412 Poinsett Street in Greer.
John Benjamin Norris, 90, was killed, according to Greenville County Coroner Parks Evans. The cause of death was reported as asphyxiation by the coroner on Thursday.
City police and fire clear path for Carolina Brotherhood Ride pay tribute to fallen brothers and sisters from the Carolinas
JUL 26, 2016
The Carolina Brotherhood Ride, with firefighters and police officers cycling, passed through downtown Greer Tuesday morning to pay tribute to fallen brothers and sisters from the Carolinas.
Greer is part of the five-day, 463-mile bicycle ride. Thirty cyclists from the Carolina Brotherhood Ride are making their way to Raleigh, N.C. It began in Columbia on Monday morning. The riders faced temperatures reaching into the mid-90s with a heat index of over 100 degrees.
National Night Out at City Park preparing for Pokémon Go players
JUL 25, 2016
National Night Out will be celebrated Tuesday Aug. 2 at Greer City Park.
The free event allows neighbors and police officers to get to know each other better in an effort to improve safety.
Police ask for help identifying subject allegedly involved in shoplifting, assault and battery at Target
JUL 12, 2016
The Greer Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a subject involved in a shoplifting, assault and battery that took place at Target within the city of Greer.
On Saturday, July 2 an unidentified black female entered the store at 6025 Wade Hampton Blvd in Taylors. She proceeded to take clothing and sunglasses and place them into her purse before the Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) made contact with her.
Train kills man about town 'Elvis' on railroad tracks behind former freight depot between Line and Trade streets
JUL 7, 2016
A 65-year-old man was hit and killed when struck by a passing train Thursday morning between East Poinsett Street and Trade Street, according to Greer Police reports.
David Allen Deane, known by the locals as "Elvis", was killed at 8:40 a.m. when a Norfolk Southern train collided with him. His body was found between the tracks behind the former freight Depot.
19th Annual July 4 neighborhood parade begins at 10 a.m.
JUL 3, 2016
The 19th Annual July 4 Kids Parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday morning in Greer.
Thieves are anticipating the record number of holiday travelers, they are scouting potential targets
JUL 1, 2016
Thieves are taking note of the anticipated record number of holiday travelers.
Cookouts and fireworks shows aren’t the only attractions for those who don’t have our best interest in mind during the 4th of July weekend.
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