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Press Releases
Breaking news and important updates are posted on our homepage and archived here. While current releases appear on the main page for 3-5 business days, you can find all past releases in our archive. Read more by clicking the Press Releases button below.
The Lowdown with Sheriff Blackwood
Each month, Sheriff Blackwood shares his insights and perspectives in "The Lowdown," a column published in the News of Orange. These articles go beyond the headlines to explore:
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Behind-the-scenes operations of your Sheriff's Office
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Local impact of national issues
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Community initiatives and programs
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Law enforcement insights and education
Read the latest edition or explore past columns in the archive by clicking The Lowdown button below.
The Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) is A. Stemper. Contact: (919) 245-2963 or astemper@orangecountync.gov.
Daily Crime, Fraud, and Scam Reports
As a reminder, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office DOES NOT call citizens and solicit money to avoid being arrested. We are being notified of fraudulent calls where individuals are claiming to be deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, requesting money to avoid arrest or civil penalties.
Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office is seeing a reoccurrence of scams where the scammer is sending individuals checks with a victim's cash, telling you to keep a part of it, and send the scammer the remaining funds. Please be cautions on social media platforms with individuals sending checks and asking for money to be sent back to them.
October 24, 2025
Crime
Larceny
A larceny of a street sign was reported in the area of Gait Way. Victim reported sign was stolen, and that a replacement is on its way. They were provided with future steps to tke to protect the replacement sign.
Larceny
Larceny of private livestock, as well as electronic equipment, was reported in the area of High Rock Rd, Efland. Vicitm reported the larceny happened late at night. Investigation ongoing
Larceny of Motor Vehicle
A larceny of a motorized vehicle was reported in the area of Harmony Church Rd, Effland. Victim reports that the keys were left in the vehicle, but the vehicle was parked out of sight of the roadway. Vehicle was found later in the night, after suspect abandoned it. Investigation ongoing.
B&E and Larceny
A breaking and entering of private property was reported in the area of N Oak St. Victim reports the breaking and occurred late in the evening, and that multiple items of value were stolen from the property. Investigation ongoing.
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report
October 23, 2025
Crime
Shots Fired
There was a report of shots being fired in the area of Kiger Rd. Victim reported hearing gunfire near their property and went to investigate. Victim found unknown individuals on the side of the road firing rounds, when confronted by the victim, the suspects fled the scene. Investigation ongoing.
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report
October 22, 2025
Crime
Larceny
A larceny was reported in the area of Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill. Victim reported an item of value was stolen from the location early in the morning. Investigation is ongoing.
Fraud
Fraud
Fraudulant use of a person's identity and banking information was reported in the area of Florasaline Dr, Mebane. Victim reported being fraudulently charged for several services as well as receiving mail from a banking institution informaing them someone attempted to open a new account in their name. Victim was informed of enxt steps to take.
Scam
Nothing to Report