On the morning of April 1st, 2025, deputies with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a breaking and entering in the Buxton area. Upon arrival, the suspect, identified as Taylor Jarvis, had already fled the scene. Following an investigation, deputies gathered evidence to establish probable cause for the suspect’s involvement in […]
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March 4, 2025 Breaking and Entering. 7000 block of Martins Point Road, Martins Point. Unknown suspect entered a residence and stole an electronic device. Under investigation. March 8, 2025 Larceny. 50000 block of Timber Trail, Frisco. Subject reported household items stolen after being evicted from the residence. Under investigation. March 9, 2025 Larceny. 200 block […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release on March 21 about an ongoing phone scam that is affecting Dare County residents. The Clerk of Court Office has been spoofed. Their telephone number is being used to request money for documents, to purge documents and/or other services. If you receive this call do […]
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February 4, 2025 Larceny by Changing Price Tag. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Security video shows a couple switching price tags on items and then paying a lesser price for the item. Under investigation. February 5, 2025 Identity Theft. 100 block of Algonkian Drive, Roanoke Island. Fraudulent phone account opened in the victim’s […]
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On February 13, 2025, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service. Upon investigation, probable cause was determined that a crime had occurred and led to the issuance of warrants for arrest. Luther G. Hooper III, M/68, of Avon, NC, was arrested and charged with (F) Indecent Exposure in Public with a […]
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January 6, 2025 Worthless Check. 50000 block of Timber Trail, Frisco. Victim reports receiving a worthless check dated 2023 as part of a rent payment. Directed to Civil Courts as part of the ongoing eviction process. January 6, 2025 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. Mosely Lane, Wanchese. Victim reported paying over $8,000 to rent a […]
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December 3, 2024 Larceny. 48000 block of Nace Jennette Road, Buxton. Paddle board stolen from outside of a residence. December 4, 2024 Larceny. C B Daniels Sr Road, Wanchese. Victim reported 79,000 gallons of water being stolen after they received their water bill. A hose leading to the neighbor’s house led Deputies to a potential […]
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On Monday, December 09, 2024, at approximately 9 pm, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy stopped a vehicle near Whites Shopping Center on Hwy 64 in Manns Harbor for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, a K9 was deployed on the vehicle and alerted to the presence of a controlled substance, resulting in […]
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November 1, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 39000 block of Cobia Way, Avon. A contractor took money and never completed any work. Under investigation. November 4, 2024 Burglary. 100 block of Maddox Xing, Colington. After too much tequila, the victim’s inebriated friend broke into the victim’s home and assaulted him. The victim declined to […]
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October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 Dare County Unincorporated Areas October 3, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Musket Lane, Roanoke Island. Scammers convinced the victim to wire money to a fraudulent account as part of a banking scam. October 12, 2024 Larceny. 700 block of Harbor Road, Wanchese. GPS unit […]
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