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This week the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed three (3) search warrants in the Chocowinity and Aurora areas and assisted the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Pitt County.
This week the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed three (3) search warrants in the Chocowinity and Aurora areas and assisted the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office with a search warrant in Pitt County.
 
On Monday, 04/14/2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO), assigned to Snowden Elementary School, received a complaint from the school administration that a student may have possessed a handgun on a bus.
On Monday, 04/14/2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO), assigned to Snowden Elementary School, received a complaint from the school administration that a student may have possessed a handgun on a bus.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
On January 28, 2025 at approximately 12:24 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive person at 2048 Robersonville Rd. in Washington.
On January 28, 2025 at approximately 12:24 PM, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive person at 2048 Robersonville Rd. in Washington.
 
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos 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 K9 Athos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
 
On March 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges.
On March 25, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges.
 
Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wish you a safe and Happy New Year.
Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wish you a safe and Happy New Year.
 
On March 01, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terrence Lamont Moore on several drug charges.
On March 01, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terrence Lamont Moore on several drug charges.
 
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
 
On February 20, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Earl Rodgers, Jessica Virgina Coffman, and Caitlyn Marie Wyatt on multiple drug charges.
On February 20, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Earl Rodgers, Jessica Virgina Coffman, and Caitlyn Marie Wyatt on multiple drug charges.
 
On February18, 2024, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible human skeletal remains found in a wooded area near River Rd. in Washington.
On February18, 2024, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible human skeletal remains found in a wooded area near River Rd. in Washington.
 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received nineteen reports of Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicles in the Washington area along the River Road corridor and US 264 West corridor since December 1, 2023.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received nineteen reports of Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicles in the Washington area along the River Road corridor and US 264 West corridor since December 1, 2023.
 
Father and Son Arrested for Stealing from Railroad Property
 
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Mykal Coleman was arrested and confined to the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $75,000.00 secure bond.
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Mykal Coleman was arrested and confined to the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $75,000.00 secure bond.
 
On October 9, 2023, Ashun Anthony, age 24 of Washington, NC was indicted by a Beaufort County Grand Jury for the crime of Death by Distribution in connection with the April 29, 2022 death of 31 year old Quintin Freeman
On October 9, 2023, Ashun Anthony, age 24 of Washington, NC was indicted by a Beaufort County Grand Jury for the crime of Death by Distribution in connection with the April 29, 2022 death of 31 year old Quintin Freeman
 
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