A man in Charleston, S.C., contacted police on Friday afternoon, admitting he mistakenly entered the wrong apartment near the College of Charleston while intoxicated, leading victims to wake up and confront him around 3 a.m. at 50 George St. Charleston Police reclassified the initial burglary report as trespassing after interviews, with no charges pressed by the victims.
Incident Overview
The College of Charleston alerted students Friday morning about the overnight event, where victims discovered the intruder in their room and scared him off; no forced entry occurred, and doors may have been left unlocked. Sgt. Chris Stinson confirmed the man’s voluntary explanation resolved the matter without pursuit of suspects.
Resolution
Detectives verified details with all involved parties, closing the case peacefully as the intoxicated entry was deemed accidental rather than criminal intent. This incident highlights common risks near campus, like unsecured doors, but ended without further action.
