We start the weekend report with a body found in a ditch on an overgrown property in West Ashley. According to the description provided by the P & C, the deceased was found dressed in typical hood-rat clothing with particulars that are more than common - B/M, 18-25 years of age.
A shooting victim in Rosemont was identified as Paul Mitchell of North Charleston. Let's review Mr. Mitchell's history via Charleston County's website since the Post and Courier won't do the legwork.
09.28.2005 Arrested for: Possession of Crack With Intent to Distribute, Possession of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute, Possession of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute Within 1/2 Mile of a School, Possession of Crack With Intent to Distribute Within 1/2 Mile of a School. All charges were dismissed when Officer Scott Perry failed to show up for the preliminary hearing.
04.02.2006 Arrested for: Armed Robbery, ABHAN, Possession of Cocaine 1st Offense, Possession of a Weapon During a Crime. All charges were dropped when he plead guilty to related charges, although I can't find a conviction or a plea on any related charge.
08.07.2006 Arrested for: Armed Robbery, Attempted Armed Robbery. Dismissed when he plead guilty to Strong Armed Robbery. Sentence: 10 years, suspended on 549 days served & 3 years probation.
09.27.2008 Arrested for: Possession of Marijuana. No case disposition provided.
10.13.2009 Arrested for: Possession of Cocaine. No disposition provided.
04.05.2010 Arrested for: Possession of Cocaine 1st Offense. Plead guilty. Sentence: 52 days served, 1 year probation.
08.11.2010 Arrested for: Driving Under Suspension 1st Offense. Plead Guilty. Fined.
As we can see, Mr. Mitchell has a violent history associated with narcotics. Had prosecutors and judges done their jobs, he might still be alive. In prison, but alive.
Jason Arriolo was shot and killed in Summerville. Investigators are still probing the circumstances.Arriolo was a maggot familiar to police officers all over the Tri-County area. Thanks to reporter David McDougall for his due diligence in pointing out the criminal history of the alleged 'victim.' He will not be missed.
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