Mauldin Police Department

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

The Little Miracles Ministry at Empire Lodge located at 203 Whatley Circle in Mauldin is going to start hosting a food pantry for citizens in need. They are going to operate the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am to 10am. They asked for our assistance in getting the word out to the community. If you or someone you know are in need, please stop by and visit them. This Saturday June 6th, will be their first offering.

06/01/2026

MASTER GAME DAY TRAFFIC GUIDE - GREENVILLE TRIUMPH OPENING NIGHT AT GE VERNOVA PARK (June 3, 2026) 🚗⚽🏟️

Heading out to the Greenville Triumph SC game this Wednesday at GE Vernova Park? Traffic control begins at 3:30 PM. To help you get to your parking spot safely and quickly, officers will be out managing key intersections, lightboxes, and lanes.

Please review these specific restrictions and mid-game shifts before you head out:

🚦 Officers Manually Operating Lightboxes (Starting at 3:30 PM):

East Butler Rd @ Bridges Rd

I-385 SB Off-Ramp @ Bridges Rd

I-385 NB Off-Ramp @ Bridges Rd

Holland Rd @ Bridges Rd

🚧 Specific Intersection Restrictions & Changes:

📍 Holland Rd @ Bridgeway Blvd (ALL GAME LONG)

Lane Reductions: The intersection will be narrowed to ONE LANE of traffic for 400 feet in each direction. Expect heavy delays.

Turn Restrictions: You can ONLY make right-hand turns when exiting Bridgeway Blvd. Left turns out will be blocked. However, left-hand turns from Holland Rd onto Bridgeway Blvd WILL be permitted.

📍 Wishbone Rd @ Holland Rd (MID-GAME SHIFT)

After the first half of the game, this intersection will transition to RIGHT-HAND TURN ONLY to help funnel exiting traffic.

📍 Bridgeway Blvd @ Bridges Rd (MID-GAME SHIFT)

After the first half of the game, this intersection will also transition to RIGHT-HAND TURN ONLY for the post-game rush.

🏡 Note for Residents: Bridges Crossing and Coopers Lake will not be affected by these game day changes. Normal traffic flow will still be allowed in and out of the neighborhoods!

💡 Quick Tips for a Smooth Drive:

Leave early: Officers hit the streets at 3:30 PM, and bottlenecks may form quickly near Holland Road.

Watch the officers, not the lights: Keep your eyes up and follow hand signals at all checkpoints.

💡 PRO-TIP: To help mitigate traffic congestion, please utilize I-385 at East Butler Road as your main travel route to avoid any bottlenecks on Bridges Road and Holland Road!

Follow designated parking signs once you get past these major intersections. Parking is available at the following locations in addition to BridgeWay Station:

-Holland Park Church
-Green Lot
-Five Forks Methodist Church
-Mauldin High School
-Another parking lot at Jackson Marketing is reserved for players, staff, and supporters

All off-site parking is within walking distance of the stadium, with an accessible shuttle service available before and after matches. Fans parking at Mauldin High are encouraged to use the Mauldin GateWay Bridge to GE Vernova Park. Shuttle service will run continuously before and after Wednesday's match between designated parking lots and marked drop-off and pick-up locations near the stadium. ADA-accessible parking spaces will be available adjacent to the GE Vernova Park entrance and at all off-site parking locations.

Remember, safety is the top priority. Drive safe, pack your patience, and let’s have a great game day! 🎉

05/28/2026

Found in the Holly Springs neighborhood in Mauldin. No microchip. Currently housed at Greenville County Animal Care

05/18/2026

On Sunday afternoon, the Mauldin Police Department responded to the Mauldin GateWay Bridge for a report of a sign that had fallen from the bridge onto I-385 and nearly caused a collision. While responding to this incident, we observed a man running across all three lanes of traffic on I-385 to retrieve the sign and then running back across the interstate. We made contact with this individual and gave him a verbal warning.

Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident, but situations like this are highly dangerous and threaten public safety. We want to take this time to remind everyone of the rules regarding use of the Mauldin GateWay Bridge to ensure the safety of protestors, motorists traveling on I-385 and people using the bridge for recreational purposes:

🔹 Signs larger than 4 square feet are prohibited on the bridge. Smaller signs are allowed on the bridge but should be held firmly at all times.

🔹 Affixing, leaning or placing signs in a way that could damage the safety barrier is prohibited.

🔹 Hanging signs over the edge of the bridge is prohibited.

🔹 NEVER cross the highway on foot. This is illegal in South Carolina.

Please help us keep everyone safe by following these rules when using the bridge. We appreciate your cooperation!

05/15/2026

We’d like to highlight the swift work of our officers to apprehend a bank robbery suspect this morning and keep our community safe.

At 10:57 a.m., the Mauldin Police Department responded to a bank robbery on E. Butler Rd. The suspect ran to a nearby apartment complex, where he was tracked by K9 Ryker and his handler Corporal D. Fazio and arrested. By noon, MPD had the suspect in custody.

Daniel Brandon Cooner, 34, of Mauldin has been charged with bank robbery and is currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center.

Big thanks to K9 Ryker 🐾 and Cpl. Fazio, our officers and dispatchers for their commitment to protecting and serving this community.

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Our hearts are heavy today as we stand alongside the Greenwood Police Department, mourning the profound loss of one of their own.

There are no words deep enough to encompass the grief of a family suddenly missing a piece of their soul, or a department losing a brother in arms. As they navigate these coming days of unimaginable shadows, please hold the officer’s family, friends, and fellow officers close to your heart.

May they find a small measure of peace in our shared gratitude, and may we never forget the light this officer brought to their community.

Rest easy. We have the watch from here.

05/08/2026

Found in the area of Bethel Rd. by Mauldin Fire Department. No microchip. Please call Mauldin Animal Control 864-404-3284 and leave a message,if you know who the owner is, so we can get this pup returned.

05/07/2026

UPDATE | We have received and approved an application for Sunday's protest. We look forward to a peaceful protest on Sunday and wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day!

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The Mauldin Police Department is aware of a planned protest on the Mauldin GateWay Bridge this Sunday, May 10. Because we have not received any direct communication about this protest and no permit or application for this protest has been filed, we wanted to provide information about the rules regarding protests to ensure a safe and orderly experience for everyone.

Per our code of ordinances, groups of 20 or more individuals in a planned or organized group are required to obtain a permit if they’re intending to use any public trail, public bridge or public property for demonstration purposes.

✅ That means any protest involving 20 or more people on the Mauldin GateWay Bridge this Sunday would require a permit. The link to that permit application is here:https://cityofmauldin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GateWay-Bridge-Final-Application-v2-Final.pdf

We also have rules regarding signage and demonstrations that we want to ensure people are aware of:

🔹 Signs larger than 4 square feet are prohibited on the bridge. Smaller signs are allowed on the bridge, but may not be projected towards traveling motorists below.

🔹 Affixing, leaning or placing signs in a way that could damage the safety barrier is prohibited.

🔹 No person is allowed to engage in any demonstration or expressive conduct on a public trail that blocks or impedes the free passage of other users.

🔹 Demonstrators must leave a minimum of five feet of unobstructed width on any public trail to allow for the safe passage of other users, including those on bicycles, wheelchairs or with strollers.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in a warning or citation.

ℹ️ INFORMATION ON CITATIONS

To date, we have issued one warning citation for a large banner on the bridge and one verbal warning regarding signage.

Prior to issuing these warnings, our officers had numerous conversations with protesters over the course of several months to educate them about our ordinances related to signs and demonstrations. We are now stepping up enforcement in response to increasing complaints and concerns about public safety. We have specifically received complaints about the following:

🔹 Banners and signs creating a distraction and safety hazard for drivers on 385, including lane departures and near accidents

🔹 Banners and signs containing profanity

🔹 Signs and other items being affixed to the bridge and causing damage to the bridge

🔹 Bridge users feeling unsafe or threatened

While protesting is a fundamental and critical right that we fully support, we also have rules and processes that need to be followed to ensure a safe experience for everyone involved, including traveling motorists on I-385 and people using the bridge for recreational purposes.

Our goal is to ensure that peaceful protesting can continue while also upholding our ordinances and protecting the safety and well-being of the general public. Please help us create a safe environment for all by following the rules related to signage and demonstrations.

Thank you for your cooperation!

🔗 To view our ordinances related to public demonstrations, click here: https://library.municode.com/sc/mauldin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH28PAPIDE_ARTVDE

🔗 To view our zoning ordinances related to signage, click here: https://library.municode.com/sc/mauldin/codes/zoning_ordinance?nodeId=ZOOR_ART6DEDEST_S6_4SI