City of Hartsville

Hartsville Appoints Interim Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2023
Hartsville Appoints Interim Police Chief

Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, today announced the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Interim Chief of the Hartsville Police Department. In response Moore said, “We are pleased to welcome aboard […]

May 15th, 2023|Development, Events, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Seeking New Police Chief

The City of Hartsville is currently conducting a search for a new Police Chief.
The successful candidate will value the relationship between the Police Department and the community it serves, developing transparent communication channels that keep the public well informed and offer opportunities for public engagement. Additionally, this person will focus internal efforts on developing a well-trained staff who have the resources and professional development necessary to maintain the exceptional quality of life in the City of Hartsville. The […]

April 14th, 2023|News, Police, Press Release, Recruitment|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Chief Retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Media Contacts: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer

843.799.7584 (cell) /843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: The City of Hartsville, SC announces the retirement of Chief Jerry Thompson from the Hartsville Police Department (HPD), effective February 14, 2023. Chief Thompson has served Hartsville since 2015 after a long career in public service beginning in 1973.

Chief Thompson began his career in public service at the Rock Hill, SC Fire Department in January of […]

February 14th, 2023|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Officer Involved Motor Vehicle Accident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DECEMBER 8, 2022
OFFICER INVOLVED MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Media Contacts:

Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 […]

December 8th, 2022|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Department Investigate Shooting

Press Release: Hartsville Police Department Investigate Shooting

HPD Investigates Shooting October 31 2022

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at or around 8:30 p.m., the Hartsville Police Department received a report of a shooting on Security Drive in Hartsville, SC. When officers arrived, it was discovered one male victim had been taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Authorities believe this to be an isolated event.

The Hartsville Police Department is working with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Department. Additionally, the […]

October 31st, 2022|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Department Labor Day Weekend DUI Enforcement

The Hartsville Police Department is participating in the Sober or Slammer! Campaign as the end of the “100 Deadly Days of Summer” approaches. Labor Day weekend is one that typically marks the end of summer holidays and celebrations across the country. This weekend is also busy in our area as tourists come into town for the Darlington Race weekend, so Hartsville Police Department wants to be sure that the roadways are a safe place for residents and visitors.

In 2020, […]

August 31st, 2021|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville First Responders Invite Community to National Night Out Event

The City of Hartsville’s first responders invite the community to join them in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way, on August 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for National Night Out. The event will feature free snacks, kid’s activities such as a balloon animals, bubbles, a DJ, and more. The area’s first responders including Hartsville Police Department and Hartsville Fire Department will be attending the event for a meet and greet with the community. Both departments will host […]

July 29th, 2021|Events, Fire, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Department Hosts Southern K-9 Conference

The Hartsville Police Department hosted the Southern K-9 Conference in Hartsville, South Carolina on June 21-23, 2021. Hartsville Police Sergeant Kyle Hause, under direction of Chief of Police Jerry Thompson, worked to bring Jay Kerr with Makor K-9 of West Virginia to Hartsville for this conference. The Department has a long-standing relationship with Makor K-9 as three Department Labradors have been trained there.

The conference consisted of training in odor work for explosives and narcotics, patrol scenarios, obedience, tracking, and […]

June 24th, 2021|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Buckle Up, South Carolina Campaign

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide, including the Hartsville Police Department (HPD), announce the kickoff of the annual Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) enforcement mobilization. The special enforcement period will run from May 24, 2021 through June 6, 2021.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the official beginning of summer for most travelers and it is also the beginning of the “100 Deadly Days of Summer” where fatalities increase on the roadways. This Buckle […]

May 26th, 2021|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

2020 Thanksgiving DUI Enforcement Campaign

The Hartsville Police Department will be participating in the 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Campaign administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign will run from November 25th – 29th and will focus on the aggressive enforcement of impaired drivers. According to NHTSA, from 2013 to 2017, more than 800 people died in alcohol impaired driving crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it one of the deadliest holidays on our roadways.

Hartsville Police Department’s mission is to make […]

November 16th, 2020|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off