FLORENCE-The Florence Police – two cases from Wednesday’s Police Blotter, June 14’s Police Blotter:
“Stephanie Kokales, 39, of Florence has been arrested and charged following a March 2017 call involving an intoxicated person. On March 17, 2017, officers responded to the Seven Points area of North Florence to an intoxicated person. Upon arriving in the area Kokales was located and found to be under the influence of alcohol. Concerned for her safety, medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Kokales from the scene for treatment. Kokales was found to be pregnant at the time of the encounter. Warrants were issued and Kokales was arrested and charged with Chemical Endangerment of a Child. She is being held in the LCDC on bond totaling $5,000.00.
James Daniel Moss, 34, of Florence was arrested yesterday following a trespassing call which led to a fight with officers. Florence police responded to a trespassing call in area of Glendale and Florence Blvd shortly before 1pm on Wednesday. Officers arrived to find Moss inside of a business in the area. A records check found that Moss was trespassed from the business and had multiple warrants for his arrest. A Florence Police officer attempted to take Moss into custody on for trespassing and found himself in a fight with Moss. During the altercation the officer was injured and several bystanders assisted in controlling Moss as he was arrested. The officer was treated for minor injuries and Moss was charged with Assault 2nd on a Police Officer, Criminal Trespassing, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Mischief. He was transported to the LCDC and held on bond totaling $8,000.00.”


