MPPD News

We are sometimes called to a business when a service dog comes in to clarify what is allowed and what is not. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives clear guidance on service animals that are summarized below.      The following information about service dogs was taken from the Americans with Disabilities Act website. You can find the full text at https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm . Overview Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA. A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Generally, title II and title III entities must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go. Service Animal Defined- dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who

Thank you for allowing us to attend the career fair for your school! We had a great time getting to know your students and teachers!

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the two females pictured above. On February 18, 2017, the two subjects attempted to use stolen credit cards at CVS on Highway 17 and Target on Long Grove Drive. Anyone who has any information on these two is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Salata at 843-856-3032 or msalata@tompsc.com . Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111, submit a tip through our smartphone application, or submit a tip at http://mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html . Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to an arrest.

She has been located and is safe! The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person. Caitlin Elisabeth Evins was last seen on February 17, 2017 on Ellen Ave. She is 26 years old and is described as 5'00" tall, weighs 80lbs, has blonde hair, and has blue eyes. Ms. Evins is not known to have a car but is known to frequent the Isle of Palms along with the Mount Pleasant area.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ms. Evins is asked to contact Detective A. Goode at 843-884-4176 or anickell@tompsc.com . 

What: American Red Cross Blood Drive When: February 17, 2017             9am - 2pm Where: 100 Ann Edwards Lane              Town Gymnasium (next to the police department) You can schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the code MPPD. Walk-ins are welcome!

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Benjamin S. McFarland. He was last seen leaving his home in Charleston National wearing the same clothes he is wearing in the picture above. A note was left stating that he was going towards the "upstate through Columbia". Benjamin is described as 5'06" tall and weighing 230lbs. He has brown eyes, brown hair, and sometimes wears black rimmed glasses. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Benjamin McFarland, please contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department Detective Bureau at 843-884-4176.

Join us at McDonald's on Hwy 17 at Bowman for free coffee and conversation! We will be there from 8-10am. From 4-6pm we will be back out at McDonald's for Cones with a Cop. Kids get a free ice cream cone while you converse with the police officers that patrol your community!   We look forward to seeing you there!

    Tax season means tax-related identity theft and scammers are looking for ways to take your money. This quick video talks about both issues.

Flickr Photo Album     Our 2016 awards ceremony was held on Friday and we want to congratulate the following employees: Civilian of the Year - Mrs. Clanton Rookie of the Year - Pfc. Rowell Officer of the Year - Pfc. Lynch Detective of the Year - Det. Jenkins Supervisor of the Year - Sgt. Simmons Visionary Award Recipient - Sgt. Horton Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the police department and the Town of Mount Pleasant!