Traffic Deaths and Car Break-Ins Surge

North Charleston is in crisis as traffic fatalities surge—five deaths in just three weeks—with nine total since the year began, including three pedestrians. Police are sounding the alarm, urging drivers to slow down and stay alert, as officers are overwhelmed responding to deadly crashes. Compounding the danger, car break-ins are skyrocketing due to unlocked vehicles, leading to stolen firearms that fuel violent crime. Police Chief Ron Camacho is calling on residents to lock their cars and never leave guns inside—once criminals find an unlocked car, they’ll keep coming back. With over 2,800 crashes this year, authorities are also asking parents to monitor kids’ use of e-bikes and other vehicles to prevent more tragedies. Stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and help protect your community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0916fe259c49d0f9