Tamara Palmer: SC woman thanks police after drunk-driving stop leads to brain tumor diagnosis.

When caught for drunk driving, Tamara Palmer frequently complained of severe headaches. (FB/MPPD)

SC’s Mount Pleasant In December 2022, Mount Pleasant Police stopped Tamara Palmer for being inebriated. She was later diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was sent to the hospital for a headache and had life-changing surgery. It happened on December 2, 2022. Mount Pleasant police called US Highway 17 North.

Palmer was reckless and often hit the road shoulder. She was not driving drunk, despite police suspicions. She was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor that needed immediate removal. The police saved the citizen’s life.

The police described what happened.
“SC, Mount Pleasant, PFC Aton, and PFC Schoonmaker responded to the location of HWY 17 N on December 2, 2022, in pursuit of a probable drunk driver,” Mount Pleasant Police wrote on Facebook. SPO Schoonmaker stopped the car for repeated curb contact and lane-keeping violations. After stopping, driver Tamara Palmer was contacted. Ms. Palmer was sober. She complained of constant headaches to the police. The police contacted an ambulance after finding that Ms. Palmer may be in medical distress.”
“Ms. Palmer called the Mount Pleasant Police Department for a follow-up on February 19, 2023,” it added. The hospital found a brain tumor after she arrived. She received an 8-hour therapy session immediately and is healing nicely. Ms. Palmer says these officers saved her life. Their quick analysis may have changed things.”

MPPD rescued another life.
The Facebook post garnered immediate responses. “It’s great for Ms. Palmer,” someone said. I like the police’s commitment to our community.” “Good medical emergency management.” Instead of assuming intoxication, cops should know about medical emergencies.” “I am so thankful that MPPD has again saved a life.” Wow! You saw this without guessing the cause. You functioned as her veiled angels that day.

“superheroes “Thanks,” said another. Bravo! Another person thanked the police. Yes, these cops deserve the best. We have angels. You’re creating instead of accusing or labeling. You saved her life. “I hope other Mobile, Alabama, police officers see this and take notice,” one person added. “Wow! Wonderful, kind, loving cops who used their heads and hearts instead of slamming the woman to the ground, tazing her, using pepper spray, handcuffing her, and transporting her to a station where she would languish for hours and maybe die! Thank you for being kind, people! I hope other police follow your example. You’ve earned another medal.