Crime Reports | Island Free Press (2024)

On May 23 at approximately 1:49 am, Dare County Sheriff’s Office, C District, conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 12 near Nace Jennette Rd. in Buxton, N.C. During the stop, probable cause was established to search the vehicle. While the Deputies conducting the search of the vehicle, an amount of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia were […]

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April 4, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 200 block of Kitty Hawk Bay Drive, Colington. Subject reported their airline miles had been used without their permission. Handled by the airline. April 9, 2024 Breaking and Entering. 200 block of E Sir Richard, Colington. After responding to a domestic dispute, Deputies determined a break in […]

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February 15, 2024 Larceny by Employee. 41000 block of Ocean View Drive, Avon. Construction equipment not returned after employee was terminated. Under investigation. February 23, 2024 Larceny. 400 block of Colington Road, Colington. Sporting equipment reported stolen. Upon follow up investigation the report was determined to be civil in nature.

January 16, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 47000 block of Buxton Back Road, Buxton. Facebook scam resulting in the victim sending a scammer $1,300. January 16, 2024 Larceny. 200 block of Thicket Lump Drive, Wanchese. Fishing equipment stolen from a boat. Under investigation. January 22, 2024 Larceny. 58000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras. […]

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On October 2, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a trespassing in progress call in the 1300 block of Burnside Road, Manteo, NC. When the Deputies arrived, an individual came at them with a knife. A Deputy fired their weapon, striking the individual, who succumbed to their injuries on […]

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September 7, 2023 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 51000 block of Central Drive, Frisco. Clothing and jewelry reported stolen from a residence. September 13, 2023 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 41000 block of Channel Court, Avon. Attempted property scam. September 15, 2023 Breaking and Entering. 700 block of Harbor Road, Wanchese. Food truck broken into. […]

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August 2, 2023 Financial Credit Card Fraud. 700 block of 64 264 Hwy, Roanoke Island. Unauthorized charges on victim’s bank account. August 6, 2023 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 39000 block of Wahoo Circle, Avon. Dispute over a vehicle blocking a driveway. No charges filed. August 20, 2023 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block […]

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July 4, 2023Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 41000 block of Costen Light Court, Avon. Purse stolen from an unlocked vehicle. July 4, 2023Larceny. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Unauthorized withdrawals from victim’s bank account. Money was sent overseas. July 6, 2023Financial Credit Card Fraud. 19000 block of Old Ferry Landing, East Lake. Unauthorized […]

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June 4, 2023 Larceny. 39000 block of Seashore Blvd, Avon. Smart watch reported stolen after it was delivered to a vacant rental house. June 6, 2023 Larceny. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Jewelry stolen from rental home. Upon further investigation the Jewelry was recovered. A suspect was identified and arrested. June 12, 2023 […]

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May 4, 2023 Larceny of Motor Vehicle. 2000 block of Colington Road, Colington. Rental vehicle reported stolen. Vehicle was recovered outside this jurisdiction. Charges have been filed against the suspect. May 6, 2023 Larceny. 25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves. Electric golf cart stolen by unknown individual(s). Golf cart was located unoccupied and returned […]

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April 3, 2023 Financial Card Theft. 100 block of Marshy Ridge Road, Colington. Family member stole and used victim’s financial card. Under investigation. April 6, 2023 Embezzlement. 200 block of Bayview Drive, Stumpy Point. Money taken from financial account without authorization. Suspect identified and arrested. April 6, 2023 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 27000 block […]

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March 1, 2023 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 42000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Facebook / Ebay scam. Subject was tricked into sending money via gift cards. Under investigation. March 4, 2023 Larceny. 57000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras. Fishing rods stolen from the bed of a truck. Under investigation. March 6, 2023 […]

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