The Dare County Sheriff's Office is proud to protect and serve its community, citizens and visitors. Since 1870, Dare County Deputies have been doing their part to help make our community on the Outer Banks, Roanoke Island and the mainland of Dare County a better place to live, work and visit. With a current staff of 147 Deputies and support personnel, the Dare County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency working within various divisions. We also run a great Summer Camp for our youth.
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Sheriff's Office News:

Sheriff's Blotter May 2025

Post Date:06/03/2025 4:49 PM
  • Contact Chief Deputy Jeff Deringer
  • Email jsd@darenc.gov
  • Phone(252) 475-5980

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Dare County Unincorporated Areas


May 2, 2025
Breaking and Entering. 100 block of Pine Cone Trail, Colington. While the victim was incarcerated, two suspects stole household items and cash from the victim’s home. Under investigation.

May 2, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 30 block of Beverly Drive, Wanchese. Suspect put a stop payment on a $13,000 check used to pay for work done to a boat. Under investigation.

May 5, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 41000 block of Breeches Buoy Lane, Avon. Unauthorized transactions attempted on the victim’s bank account.

May 9, 2025
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block of Baum Bay Drive, Colington. Backpack, computer, and other items stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Upon further investigation the suspect was identified and arrested.

May 10, 2025
Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 40000 block of North End Road, Avon. Bicycle stolen from driveway and tools stolen from the residence.

May 11, 2025
Larceny. 23000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe. Boat and trailer stolen. Upon further investigation the boat and trailer were located and recovered out of state. Suspect was identified and arrested.

May 14, 2025
Forgery and Uttering. 47000 block of Buxton Back Road, Buxton. Checks forged and uttered on a bank account. Under investigation.

May 14, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Lake Court, Colington. Victim sent scammers $3,600 in Bitcoin as part of an Amazon Prime scam.

May 14, 2025
Exploit Elder. 1000 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. Family of a deceased person discovered the deceased had sent scammers approximately $50,000 - $80,000 prior to their death. Under investigation.

May 21, 2025
Financial Credit Card Fraud. 800 block of Francis Drake Street, Roanoke Island. Financial cards taken and used without authorization. Under investigation.

May 29, 2025
Larceny. 48000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Artwork reported stolen as part of a civil dispute. Under investigation.

May 30, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 57000 block of Altona Lane, Hatteras. Fraudulent checks issued on a business account.

May 30, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Unauthorized bank transactions.

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