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:

Press Release January 23, 2026

Post Date:01/23/2026 8:55 AM
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At approximately 11:16pm on 1/22/2026, Deputies responded to Hatteras Village for a report of a domestic disturbance with a shotgun involved. As the Deputies arrived the suspect fled in a vehicle and vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle pursuit ended with the suspect stopping the vehicle. 

The suspect exited the vehicle and was combative and resisted arrest, resulting in injuries to one of the Deputies. The deputy fired two shots resulting in injury to the suspect.

The Deputy and the suspect were transported to Outer Banks Hospital by Dare County EMS. The Deputy was treated and released, while the suspect was Medflighted to Virginia for further treatment.

Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the Officer involved shooting. Criminal charges have been issued against the suspect. Further information to be released by the SBI at an appropriate time.

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