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Press Release August 4, 2025

Post Date:08/04/2025 10:41 AM
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Stolen Vehicle Arrest

On August 1, 2025, at 2 p.m., Deputies from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office located the stolen vehicle, out of Roanoke Rapids, NC, traveling along US Highway 158 near Nags Head.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop and detained the driver. During the search of the vehicle, with assistance from the Nags Head Police K-9 Unit, drug paraphernalia was located and seized. 

William T. Biggs, M/49, from Roanoke Rapids, NC, was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, (M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and served with a Felony Warrant from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.

Mr. Biggs was issued a $35,000 secured bond.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting and serving our community. The Office strongly encourages anyone with information about potential threats to public safety or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement.

For more information on press releases, please contact the Dare County Sheriff's Office at (252)475-5980. For tips, contact the Sheriff’s Office or Dare County Communications Center at (252)473-3444.

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