Mount Pleasant PD

Chief Arnold recently had the honor of swearing in Officer Cohen, Officer Cortes, Senior Police Officer Fitzgerald (returning officer), Officer Hairston, and Officer Quigley. We’re proud to have each of them join our team in serving and protecting the Mount Pleasant community!

Many parents are surprised to learn their child’s “e-bike” may actually be a moped that needs registration and a license for riders. The guide shows what to check and explains local rules for where kids can ride. facebook.com/share/p/178YQx…

I-526 westbound is shut down at the Wando Bridge due to a collision. #trfcnews #mtpscnews

We are Plunging for a Purpose with @IsleofPalmsPD and our law enforcement partners at the @windjammeriop tomorrow! Please help us reach our goal for @SpecialOlympics SC Athletes. classy.org/team/800538 classy.org/team/779285 Cold water, warm hearts, no regrets!

***UPDATED: 2/27/26 @ 8:30 AM*** Samuel has returned home.

🚨Missing Person🚨 facebook.com/share/p/1CD3Bm…

Recognizing Excellence at the Mount Pleasant Police Department Please join us in congratulating the following team members on their well-deserved promotions and awards: facebook.com/share/p/1G2wzh…

Earlier this week, Corporal Tetanich was recognized for his 10 years of service to the Town of Mount Pleasant. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community, Cpl. Tetanich!

Officers are out with debris in the far right lane on the Ravenel Bridge southbound towards downtown Charleston. Please slow down, move over, and exercise caution in the area. #chsnews #chstrfc

The overpass is now open.

The Bowman Rd overpass is currently closed in both directions due to the current weather conditions. Hwy 17 can still be accessed by taking the exits prior to the overpass. Please drive with caution in the area. #trfcnews #mtpscnews

The Mount Pleasant Police Department wants to give a big thank you to Serve & Connect for organizing and helping provide food to those in need through their Greg’s Groceries program! @ServeAndConnect

Today, we proudly welcomed Officer Googe, Officer Rogers, and Officer Thomas to the Mount Pleasant Police Department! These men took their oath to serve and protect our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them join the MPPD family.

UPDATE: The lights are now fully functional.

Due to a collision, the traffic lights at Hungryneck and Midtown Ave are inoperable. Officers have established a new traffic pattern to allow traffic to still flow through the intersection. Please use caution and reduce speeds in the area. #trfcnews #mtpscnews

Congratulations Officers Miller, Poli, and D'Angelo on your graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy! Officer Poli was selected as the Class Leader for Class #846. The next step in their law enforcement careers is completing the MPPD Field Training Program.

Highway 17 at Six Mile Road is down to one lane both north and southbound due to a collision. There is no access to Highway 17 from Six Mile Road. Diversions are in place. Please exercise caution in the area and find alternate routes if able. #trfcnews #mtpscnews

It’s story time with SRO Brown! Join her this Wednesday at 4 PM at the Wando Library as she leads Reading Patrol and shares a fun, sweet story all about cookies. Come enjoy a good book and say hello to one of our favorite School Resource Officers! 📚

The Ben Sawyer Bridge is shutdown due to a collision. There are no injuries. All traffic trying to get to Sullivan’s Island will have to take the Isle of Palms Connector. #trfcnews #mtpscnews

Whilden Street is closed between Coleman Blvd and Venning Street due to a structure fire. MPFD has the scene.