Public Information
News & Communications
Stay Informed! Access the latest news and insights from your Sheriff's Office through our various communication channels.
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.
November 19, 2025
Crime
Nothing to Report
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report
November 18, 2025
Crime
B&E
A breaking and entering was reported in the area of Dairyland Rd, Chapel Hill. Victim reported the front door being broken open. However video footage from the location shows the suspect was unable to make full entry to the structure before fleeing the scene. Investigation ongoing.
B&E
A breaking and entering was reported in the area of NC 54 W, Chapel Hill. One of the doors on the structure was broken in. However victim reports nothing appears to have been stolen. Investigation ongoing.
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report
November 17, 2025
Crime
B&E
A breaking and entering was reported in the area of Jones Feryy Rd, Chapel Hill. Victim reported finding the back door to the structure was broken open, although no objects were found to have been stolen.
Larcenies
Several mailboxes and motor vehicles were reported broken into and searched in the area of Bennington Dr, Chapel Hill. Victims reported waking up to find their mailboxes and unlocked vehicles were opened and searched over the night. Some mail and a pair of prescription classes were reported stolen. Investigation is ongoing.
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report