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 Blotter April 2026

Post Date:05/01/2026 2:13 PM

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Sheriff's Blotter April 2026

April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Dare County Unincorporated Areas

 
April 6, 2026

Larceny. 100 block of Broughton Street, Roanoke Island. Victim reported $3,300 of fraudulent transactions on their bank account. The bank is investigating further.

April 7, 2026
Forgery. 100 block of Broughton Street, Roanoke Island. Checks stolen, forged, and cashed out of state.

April 9, 2026
Burglary. 100 block Inlet Court, Colington. A variety of tools and household items reported stolen from a residence. Under investigation.

April 12, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 1000 block of Colington Road, Colington. $2,300 stolen as part of a computer virus protection scam.

April 11, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 5000 block of Old Ferry Dock Road, Manns Harbor. Victim reported approx. $13,000 taken from their bank account after they provided scammers their banking information. All part of an online “Popup message” scam. Under investigation.

April 17, 2026
Financial Card Fraud. 200 block of Roanoke Drive, Colington. Unauthorized withdrawal from victim’s bank account. All funds were reimbursed by the bank.

April 24, 2026
Identity Theft. 1000 block of Burnside Road, Roanoke Island. Subject’s personal information was compromised as part of a YouTube TV tech support scam.

April 24, 2026
Breaking and Entering. 1000 block Colington Road, Colington. Kayak reported stolen. Under investigation.

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