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COUNTY SHERIFF HIGHLIGHTS
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Drug take back nets 294 pounds of prescription drugs in Carteret County
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 25, 2023) – The spring Operation Medicine Drop resulted in more than 220,000 dosage units of prescription drugs weighing a combined total of 294 pounds. Read on... -
Hurricane preparedness starts now as season approaches
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 27, 2023) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has declared April 30-May 6, 2023, as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Read on... -
Litter Free Land and Sea volunteers clean up 2,500 pounds of litter in Carteret County
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 24, 2023) – On Saturday, April 22, volunteers all across Carteret County helped clean up our community during the countywide litter cleanup event. Read on... -
Litter Free Land and Sea hosting free tarp giveaway
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 6, 2023) – In an effort to reduce the amount of roadside litter and debris, Litter Free Land and Sea will be giving away tarps to residents to secure their truck and trailer loads. Read on... -
Free Senior Shred-a-Thon at Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (April 20, 2023) – Identity theft has quickly become one of the most prevalent and costly crimes happening today. Read on... -
Pinwheel Garden to raise child abuse awareness in Carteret County
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 30, 2023) – As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Carteret County DSS, Carteret Children’s Advocacy Center, and Carteret County Guardian ad Litem Program will plant a pinwheel garden in Beaufort on April 4. Read on... -
Pistol Purchase Permits will no longer be issued by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – The law regarding the issuance of pistol purchase permits by sheriffs in North Carolina has been repealed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Read on... -
Rape Crisis Program to hold multiple events for sexual assault awareness month
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 29, 2023) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Rape Crisis Program (RCP) of Carteret County will host a myriad of events observing SAAM throughout the month. Read on... -
Carteret County hosting medication disposal on April 22
Carteret County, NC (April 14, 2023) – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies and partners across the county for the semi-annual Operation Medicine Drop prescription drug take-back event on April 22. Read on... -
Free SCAM JAM event aims to help older adults recognize fraud, deceptions
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (March 22, 2023) – Carteret County Aging Services, in partnership with Carteret County Friends of Aging, is hosting a Scam Jam on March 31 at the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center, 3820 Galantis Drive, Morehead City. Read on... -
10AM WEDNESDAY: Law enforcement to share details on drug trafficking arrests
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck, along with Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes and District Attorney Scott Thomas will be hosting a press conference, Wednesday March 1st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office swearing-in ceremony slated for Monday
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (December 1, 2022) – Carteret County Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III will take the oath of office at 9 a.m. Monday in a public ceremony at the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort. Read on... -
Drug arrest in local retailer’s parking lot
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – A Newport man was arrested in the parking lot of a local retailer following a report of possible drug activity Tuesday, November 22. Read on... -
Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for safe shopping during the holiday season
CARTERET COUNTY, NC (November 22, 2022)– As the Christmas holiday approaches, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck urges citizens to shop safely. Read on... -
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Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Labor Day holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all. Read on... -
Law enforcement to conduct active shooter training at West Carteret High School
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Carteret Community College and Carteret County Public School System, will conduct a multi-agency active shooter training drill on Tuesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 28. Read on... -
Carteret County Deputy Sheriff of the Year Announced
NEW BERN, NC – Sgt. Shane Wells was honored as the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff of the Year by the Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association (CCTA) ‘Back the Blue’ program. Read on... -
Carteret County man arrested on child pornography charges
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested a Carteret County man Monday on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Read on... -
Down East couple arrested following ICAC Investigation
On 04/18/2022 Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Kelli Wells Harper, 28, of Beaufort, NC. Read on... -
Spring prescription drug take back event ‘Pills Can Kill’ announced
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Carteret County law enforcement agencies will hold the spring “Pills Can Kill” prescription drug take back event. Read on... -
Carteret County Detention Center adopts new digital mailing system for inmate mail
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Beginning Monday, April 4, Carteret County Sheriff’s Office will transition to a digital version of all non-legal inmate mail. Read on... -
Carteret County Sheriff’s Office offers back-to-school safety tips
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – As summer days are waning and the start of school is fast approaching, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community of several tips to help keep kids safe as they travel to and from school. Read on... -
Carteret County Sheriff’s Office set to host North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Conference
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) annual business conference will be held in Atlantic Beach beginning July 24. Read on... -
Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe July 4th weekend
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the July 4th weekend approaching, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone. Read on... -
Sheriff Asa Buck offers tips for a safe July 4th weekend
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all. Read on... -
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Jones County man for trafficking cocaine and heroin
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Narcotics detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jones County man during a traffic stop in Stella, NC last Thursday evening. Read on... -
Carteret County man arrested on child pornography charges
CARTERET COUNTY, NC – Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested a Carteret County man Thursday morning on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Read on... -
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Carteret County Sheriff Launches Mobile App
Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck is excited to announce the release of the organization’s new smartphone application. Read on...
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