Police Department

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Gaston Police Department South Carolina

The Town of Gaston, South Carolina is a peaceful community that has a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Our police department here in Gaston, SC is dedicated to ensuring a safe neighborhood for our residents. Learn more about our local law enforcement unit below.

Upcoming Events 2023

COFFEE WITH A COP [Date: 11-13-2023 Time: 7am- 9am] 

Come in a grab some coffee and donuts with us at the 7-11 located at 5221 Hwy 321 In Gaston! We will see you there!

The Police Department’s Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Gaston Police Department to serve all people with respect, fairness, and compassion. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life of all the citizens in the town of Gaston. We aim to reduce the fear of crime and being victimized by prosecuting the people who victimize others.

Our mission can be accomplished by combining effective and professional policing strategies in the community with uncompromising criminal enforcement of local and state laws.

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Gaston Police Department Staff

If you have any questions or concerns for the Gaston Police Department, do not hesitate to reach out to the following officers:

Chief Stephen Watkins

swatkins@gastonsc.org

Lieutenant Robert Marzol

marzol@gastonsc.org 

Sergeant Brad Wilke

bwilke@gastonsc.org

Sergeant Cliff Hayes

chayes@gastonsc.org

SRO Mike Crider

mcrider@gastonsc.org

Officer Riley Null

rnull@gastonsc.org

Officer Brian Milhous

bmilhous@gastonsc.org

IA/Accreditation Jason Merrill

jmerrill@gastonsc.org

Non-Emergency Contacts

803-936-6003 or fax 803-936-6005

Dispatch 803-785-8230

Emergency Contact: 911

TIPS ON CRIME

SUBMIT TIPS FOR THE GASTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BY FOLLOWING THE LINK BELOW

You can now submit tips on crime Anonymously to Crimestoppers from your smart phone or other mobile devices! Tips located in the Town of Gaston will go directly to us so we can better serve you.

To submit a tip please scan the QR code below or follow the link: http://midlandscrimestoppers.com

QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Please submit questions and complaints to Complaints@gastonsc.org or IA@gastonsc.org