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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Press Release April 2, 2026

Post Date:04/02/2026 4:20 PM

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On April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Deputies from the B-District of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 64 in the Manns Harbor area due to a traffic violation.

During the course of the traffic stop, deputies established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery and seizure of a felony amount of controlled substances.

Kira L. Walters, F/19, from Kill Devil Hills, NC, was arrested and charged with:

  • Felony Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance
  • Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
  • Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia 
  • (I) Speeding

Walters was issued a $3,000 secured bond in lieu of these charges.

The Dare County Sheriff's Office remains committed to upholding public safety and encourages anyone with information about criminal activity to contact local law enforcement.

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Walters, Kira
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