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On June 6, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Akeim Raquon McCray of Angier, NC on multiple felony drug and gun charges.
On June 6, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Akeim Raquon McCray of Angier, NC on multiple felony drug and gun charges.
 
Municipal Candidate Filing List 7-16-25
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, July 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, July 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
 
On July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants on 11 Tobacco and Vape stores located in Washington, Chocowinity, Aurora, and Belhaven NC.
On July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants on 11 Tobacco and Vape stores located in Washington, Chocowinity, Aurora, and Belhaven NC.
 
Award highlights ECU Health’s telehealth approach in addressing rural disparities
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleading for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleading for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
 
On Monday, 04/13/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. Deputies patrolled the surrounding area to locate the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
On Monday, 04/13/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. Deputies patrolled the surrounding area to locate the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Mya will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an attempted scam involving people representing themselves as members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an attempted scam involving people representing themselves as members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
 
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
 
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s voter rolls.
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s voter rolls.
 
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 8:31am the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen fifth wheel toy hauler from A&L RV Sales, located on US Hwy 17 in Chocowinity
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 8:31am the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen fifth wheel toy hauler from A&L RV Sales, located on US Hwy 17 in Chocowinity
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
 
On June 4, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in southeast Beaufort County after an investigation that spanned several months.
On June 4, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in southeast Beaufort County after an investigation that spanned several months.
 
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:41am the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual being robbed by two armed men outside of Hilda’s Family Country Store located on Cherry Run Road in Washington.
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:41am the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual being robbed by two armed men outside of Hilda’s Family Country Store located on Cherry Run Road in Washington.
 
On Monday, 02/06/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, where the homeowner reported a firearm had been stolen from inside of his workshop.
On Monday, 02/06/2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Chocowinity NC, where the homeowner reported a firearm had been stolen from inside of his workshop.
 
On April 10th 2025 the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report from Beaufort County School Administrators of two students being assaulted by a teacher at Bath Elementary School.
On April 10th 2025 the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report from Beaufort County School Administrators of two students being assaulted by a teacher at Bath Elementary School.
 
June 2025 Board of Education Calendar
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
 
Our office is monitoring an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring strong storms and damaging winds to our area tomorrow evening.
Our office is monitoring an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring strong storms and damaging winds to our area tomorrow evening.
 
On March 7, 2025, at approximately 7:08 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of property damage at United Methodist Church located on North Asbury Church Rd. in Washington.
On March 7, 2025, at approximately 7:08 a.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of property damage at United Methodist Church located on North Asbury Church Rd. in Washington.
 
K-9 Tinnus continues his recovery journey after sustaining a break to his left front humerus while training with his handler in 2024.
K-9 Tinnus continues his recovery journey after sustaining a break to his left front humerus while training with his handler in 2024.
 
On March 14, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant, charging 35-year-old Robert Earl Blount III of Aurora NC with one Felony count of Burning of Jails or Prisons.
On March 14, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant, charging 35-year-old Robert Earl Blount III of Aurora NC with one Felony count of Burning of Jails or Prisons.
 
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a fire in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
 
The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
 
This week, Beaufort County property owners will receive notices of their new appraised property values as determined through the County’s 2025 revaluation.
This week, Beaufort County property owners will receive notices of their new appraised property values as determined through the County’s 2025 revaluation.
 
On Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:07 a.m. Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, located on North Boyd Rd. at NC 32 North in Pinetown in reference to a vehicle that was involved in a breaking and entering at a nearby residence.
On Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:07 a.m. Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, located on North Boyd Rd. at NC 32 North in Pinetown in reference to a vehicle that was involved in a breaking and entering at a nearby residence.
 
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included: Minor changes to the timing of tomorrows impacts. Minor changes in snow / ice accumulations. (Mainly for counties north and east of us.)
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included: Minor changes to the timing of tomorrows impacts. Minor changes in snow / ice accumulations. (Mainly for counties north and east of us.)
 
On February 12, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit conducted a follow up investigation on information received following an arrest made in Pitt County by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16, 2025.
On February 12, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit conducted a follow up investigation on information received following an arrest made in Pitt County by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16, 2025.
 
Our office continues to monitor the potential for a mix of winter weather on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Our office continues to monitor the potential for a mix of winter weather on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
 
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