Clinton Police Department, Clinton SC

05/30/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Thornwell Charter School Graduates! 🎓

Today marks an important milestone in your journey. The Clinton Police Department would like to congratulate all of the graduates of Thornwell Charter School on this achievement.

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we are proud of each of you. As you celebrate with family and friends, take time to enjoy the accomplishment and the memories you’ve made along the way.

Whether your next step is college, the workforce, military service, or pursuing another dream, we wish you success and happiness in all that lies ahead.

Please celebrate responsibly, make good decisions, and look out for one another.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future is bright! 🎓🎉

— Clinton Police Department 🚔💙

05/29/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Clinton High School Class of 2026! 🎓

The Clinton Police Department would like to congratulate all of this year’s graduates on reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we are proud of each of you.

We would also like to thank our community, school officials, faculty, staff, families, and everyone involved in making today’s graduation ceremony a memorable and successful event. It was a wonderful celebration of the accomplishments of these young men and women.

Graduates, enjoy your day and celebrate this achievement with your family and friends. As you do, please make safe and responsible decisions. The choices you make today can have a lasting impact on your future.

We wish each of you the very best as you begin the next chapter of your lives, whether that means college, military service, the workforce, or another path. We are excited to see what the future holds for you.

🔴 Congratulations, Class of 2026, and Go Big Red! 🔴

05/26/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

Heavy rainfall is impacting Clinton and Laurens County tonight with flash flooding possible in low-lying areas and near creeks and streams. Please avoid driving through flooded roadways and use caution while traveling.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts for updates.

Flood Warning issued for Laurens County as nearly 4 inches has come down in a short period of time. 

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication secured the freedoms we enjoy every day, and we will never forget the price that was paid.

As you spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, please take a moment to reflect on those heroes and the Gold Star families who continue to carry their memory.

From all of us at the Clinton Police Department, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨

The Clinton Police Department is advising motorists that traffic on West Carolina Avenue (Hwy 76) is being rerouted from Bell Street to the intersection of Laurens Street and Gary Street due to roadway issues in the area.

This section of the roadway will likely remain closed for most of the evening. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area until further notice.

Please use caution, follow all posted detours, and expect delays while crews work to address the situation. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation.

05/15/2026

The Clinton Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 730 W. Main St.

A victim was transported from the scene, and the vehicle they were traveling in later crashed near Laurens County Hospital on Hwy. 76. The gunshot victim was subsequently flown to another hospital for treatment.

These remain active crime scenes at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CPD directly, anonymously at [email protected], or through Crime Stoppers at 864-68-CRIME.

05/11/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the Line of Duty Death involving a member of the Greenwood Police Department. Please keep the officer’s family, friends, and the entire Greenwood PD family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

The law enforcement community is a brotherhood and sisterhood that stands together in times of tragedy. We honor the sacrifice made in service to others and stand alongside our fellow officers in Greenwood.

Rest easy, Officer. We have the watch from here.

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of retired Lieutenant Chris Moore.

Lt. Moore dedicated 25 years of service to the Clinton Police Department, serving with distinction on patrol and as a School Resource Officer supervisor. Throughout his career, he was a steady leader, a mentor to many, and a trusted friend to those who had the privilege to work alongside him.

His impact on this department and this community will not be forgotten. The legacy he leaves behind lives on in the officers he guided and the lives he helped shape.

Please keep Lt. Moore’s family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Lieutenant. We have the watch.

05/03/2026

UPDATE……SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE ASSISTANCE

🚨 MISSING PERSON – CLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 🚨

The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Name: Julie Freeze
DOB: 08/16/1981
Height/Weight: 5’2” / 215 lbs
Hair: Blond / silver / brown

Julie Freeze was last seen on May 3, 2026, at approximately 3:00 AM in the area of Oak Street Circle in the City of Clinton.

At the time she was last seen, she was wearing:

* Cow print Hey Dudes shoes
* Black sweatpants
* Grey jacket

If you have seen Julie Freeze or have any information regarding her whereabouts, call 911 immediately or contact the Clinton Police Department at 864-833-7512.

Please share this post to help us locate her.