Crime Reports

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a Property Tax phone scam in our area. Callers are told that the IBRON agency is collecting overdue back taxes on property. They are prompted to call (at the time) the number (614) 304-9536. Once the number is called, a series of questions involving social […]

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September 1, 2021 Burglary.  200 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington.  Flashlight stolen from residence.  Victim refused to prosecute Juvenile Offenders September 5, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny.  46000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton.  Household items stolen. Under Investigation. September 8, 2021 Larceny of Auto.  1000 block of Driftwood Drive, Roanoke Island.  Vehicle […]

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August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  24000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe.  Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves.  Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves.  […]

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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office recently reported an uptick in vehicle break-ins throughout the Outer Banks, and urged the public to lock their doors and take extra precautions as needed, per a recent press release and social media post. “Please lock all doors to vehicles when you are not around them. Set an alarm on […]

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On July 20, 2021, at approximately 1:01 a.m., a Deputy working the C-District responded to a fight-in-progress call on Surf Side Drive in Rodanthe, N.C. The Deputy determined that the fight was from a Domestic situation and a female on-scene had been choked by her boyfriend. Jonathan Thomas Blount, M/18, Hampton, VA, was charged with […]

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June 2, 2021 Larceny.  100 block of The Oaks, Roanoke Island.  Tools stolen. June 3, 2021 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.  100 block of Rial Court, Roanoke Island.  Unauthorized bank transaction. June 7, 2021 Larceny.  57000 block of Kohler Drive, Hatteras.  Utility trailer stolen. June 13, 2021 Larceny.  100 block of Holly Court, Roanoke Island.  […]

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On June 28, 2021, at approximately 10:48 p.m., a Dare County Deputy working the C District pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation near Pampas Street and N.C. Highway 12 in Avon. While the deputy was speaking with the driver, they could smell an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, per a press […]

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May 4, 2021 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.  2000 block of Colington Road, Colington.  Puppy scam. May 7, 2021 Financial Card Fraud.  1000 block of Driftwood Drive, Roanoke Island.  Unauthorized financial card transactions. May 11, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny.  100 block of Driftwood Court, Roanoke Island.  Money stolen. May 13, 2021 Breaking and […]

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Sheriff Doughtie wants the public to be aware of this scam and not give out your personal information over the phone. Scammers have been calling Dare County residents saying they are Captain Moran and there is a warrant for them. The caller wants the citizen to stay on the phone and get a prepaid money […]

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April 10, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 1000 block of Driftwood Drive, Roanoke Island. Phone stolen. April 11, 2021 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 Sherwood Drive, Roanoke Island. Craigslist scam. April 16, 2021 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 200 Sir Richard East Drive, Colington. Craigslist scam. April 19, 2021 Breaking and Entering. 50 […]

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March 12, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny.  2000 block of NC 345 Hwy, Wanchese.  TVs stolen. March 23, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  40000 block of North End Road, Avon.  Nothing stolen. March 28, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  24000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe.  Firearm stolen.