On July 24th, 2026, 32-year-old Dashauntis Tyrell Chase of Belhaven, NC, turned himself in to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office. Chase had active warrants for the following charges: Open count of murder Chase is being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center under no bond. Additional information regarding this case will be released at a later date. Sheriff Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding suspected criminal activity to contact the Beaufort County Sheri

On July 16th, 2026, members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Washington Police Department arrested 21-year-old Larry Jakato Ebron Jr. of Washington, NC, for outstanding warrants. Ebron was wanted for missing court on June 1st, 2026. Additionally, Ebron had active warrants for the following charges: Felony First Degree Burglary Felony Break/Enter to Terrorize Two counts of Misdemeanor Assault by Pointing a Gun Ebron was spotted by law enforcement in the Washington a

On June 22, 2026, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible animal remains discovered while the Chocowinity Fire Department was extinguishing a brush fire at a residential property on U.S. Highway 17 South in Chocowinity. Deputies responded to the scene along with Beaufort County Animal Services. After speaking with individuals at the property and examining the remains, the bones were determined to be from an Alpaca that was previously deceased on the

Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office congratulate Detention Officer John Laskowsky on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Thank you for your continued dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving Beaufort County. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement!

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On July 8th, 2026, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Isaiah Lamon Ragaglia-Keys in the Washington Area for outstanding warrants. Keys had an outstanding warrant from the Washington Police Department for the following charges: First Degree Burglary Breaking/Entering to Terrorize/Injure (x2) Assault by Pointing a Gun Members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit observed Keys in the Washington area. Keys led deputies o

During the first week of July 2026, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit members, assisted by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 29-year-old Raheem Lamar Mallory of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Mallory’s arrest stemmed from a joint investigation with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and resulted in charges to include: Two counts of Trafficking in Fentanyl One count of PWIMSD Methamphetamine Mallory was booked in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $100,000

On July 11, 2026, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the town of Aurora in reference to a gunshot wound involving a minor child. Currently, the child is in stable condition at ECU Greenville. Deputies and Detectives located the scene of the shooting, the vehicles involved, the suspects involved, as well as locating and seizing the weapon involved in the incident. A search warrant was served at the minor child’s mother’s residence, resulting in an additional sto

On July 1st, 2026, members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division, Street Crimes Unit, arrested multiple individuals related to firearms offenses. Deputies arrested the following individuals: 20-year-old Qua'maine Tyshaun Wrighton of Plymouth, NC Possess Weapon of Mass Destruction Carrying a Concealed Gun Wrighton's Bond: $100,000 secured bond 21-year-old Kyler Alan Whitchurch of Manteo, NC Possess Weapon of Mass Destruction Possession of a Firear

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office proudly congratulates Detective Hill on completing the National Polygraph Academy's 400-hour Basic Polygraph Examiner Program on Friday, June 19, 2026. The intensive 10-week program was conducted at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, and is accredited by the American Polygraph Association and recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists. Through this rigorous training, Detective Hill gained

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office was honored to have members of the Aurora-Richlands community join us at Beaufort County Community College's Aurora campus for our A.C.E. of Hearts Initiative training. This is the same training provided to all Beaufort County Sheriff's Office deputies and staff, ensuring everyone is equipped with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond to, and protect our most vulnerable populations when they are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploi

On July 6, 2026, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the NC SBI Criminal Apprehension Team, located and apprehended 39-year-old Leslie Michael Kitchengs in the Long Acre Area. Kitchengs failed to report to the Beaufort County Detention Center as ordered by the court to serve an active sentence on June 1, 2026. The crimes for his active sentence included: Crime of Domestic Violence Breaking and Entering to Terrorize Larceny of a Firearm Possession of a Fir

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is proud to serve the citizens of Aurora through our Aurora Substation, which is open every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our deputies are available to assist community members with a variety of services, including: ✅ Discussing community concerns ✅ Pickup New/Renewal Concealed Permit Application ✅ Filing reports ✅ Answering questions and providing assistance We’re committed to making law enforcement services more accessible to our

As America celebrates 250 years of Independence, Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office wish everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July. As you gather with family and friends, please celebrate responsibly, drive safely, and look out for one another throughout the holiday. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving the citizens and visitors of Beaufort County. We are proud to stand beside our community as we celebrate 2

From Sheriff Hammonds In June, our office stayed focused on keeping Beaufort County informed, prepared, and safe. We issued scam warnings, shared a severe weather alert, updated the public on an active investigation and a wanted fugitive, and followed through on a property-theft case, while also highlighting community support, staff appointments, a K-9 body armor donation, and outreach with local schools. As we enter July, I encourage you to refresh yourself on the following

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, July 6th. Our deputies, detention officers, communications personnel, and other essential staff will continue serving the citizens of Beaufort County throughout the holiday weekend. If you have an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency assistance, contact Beaufort County Communica

Beaufort County Crime Stoppers is still offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to the solving of this case. Beaufort County Crime Stoppers and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, NC need your help to solve a Missing Person case. 46-year-old Jennifer Hollowell Watkins was reported missing to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on June 29th 2025. Watkins was last seen in the early morning hours of June 27th on VOA Road in Washington. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s

Sheriff Scott Hammonds was out in the community on Thursday, stopping by Northside High School to conduct a school security check while the football team was on the field scrimmaging. Maintaining a visible presence in our schools is an important part of keeping students, staff, and visitors safe. Sheriff Hammonds remains committed to building strong relationships with our schools while ensuring a safe environment for everyone. We appreciate the dedication of our school admini

Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Tony Smith was sworn in as a Detention Officer.

Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Zalena Horne was sworn in as a Telecommunicator.

Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Autumn Barrow was sworn in as a Detention Officer.

Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Rakwon Roberson was sworn in as a Detention Officer.

Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Pittman was sworn in as a Deputy. We were also honored to have U.S. Attorney W. Ellis Boyle in attendance for the swearing-in ceremony. Following the ceremony, U.S. Attorney Boyle took a few moments to speak with members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office staff, offering valuable insight and engaging in meaningful conversation with our team. Please

On June 13th, 2025, Detectives with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unknown subject going onto someone’s property in the Washington area and cutting their Camellia bushes without permission. The Sheriff’s Office received reports of several other similar incidents occurring across the county recently. A resident from the Chocowinity area reported that a subject told them they are using the bushes for wedding decorations. After a thorough investigat