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New webpage of the Orange County Sheriff's Office of North Carolina. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND INCOMPLETE. Please use ocsonc.com for current details Orange County Sheriff's Office 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2900 | EMERGENCY DIAL 911 We Provide a Range of Services to Meet Our Community's Needs. We are dedicated to maintaining safety and security while building trust and establishing strong connections within our community. Some of our most visited services are listed below. Click the "SERVICES" tab in the above menu to see all of our offerings. Fingerprinting Discover More Detention Discover More Join Our Team! Discover More CCW Permits Discover More Daily Crime Report Discover More About Us Discover More Crisis & Victim Services Discover More Parent & Student Resources Discover More Our Divisions Discover More Eviction & Civil Services Discover More Sykes presents intermediate certificate to Deputy J_LaPann two uniformed deputies march away after posting flag_2025 Deputy St. Pierre receives certificate for OoM May 2025_3993 Sykes presents intermediate certificate to Deputy J_LaPann 1/10 Public Information Press Release Daily Crime Report The Lowdown SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED July 16, 2025 Hillsborough, NC (July 16, 2025) – Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) arrested Daniel Cody Wright, 34, today and charged him with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, a class E felony, and three counts of third-degree sexual exploitation, a class H felony. Wright, an Orange County resident with a Durham address, registered as a sex-offender in September 2024, as required by law, after serving a fifteen-month prison sentence in another state for similar crimes. Second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor occurs when someone duplicates, distributes, sells, purchases, transports, solicits, or otherwise exchanges material containing a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity. Third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor involves possessing such material. After receiving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) tip from the State Bureau of Investigation, ICAC task force members with the OCSO began working this case several weeks ago, developing probable cause for the arrest. After taking Wright into custody this morning, investigators served a search warrant authorizing them to collect electronic devices from his residence. After authorities analyze those devices, investigators may file additional charges against Wright. After arresting Wright, Sergeant K. Goodwin, the lead investigator, took him to the magistrate’s office for processing. The magistrate ordered Wright confined in the Orange County Detention center under a $25,000 secured bond and scheduled his first court appearance for tomorrow, July 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm. ### Nothing current to report. You may follow this link to view older Press Releases Read More #73 Water Safety June My father taught me the irony of water: we spend as much time fighting to keep it out of some places as we do trying to contain it within others. Without it, nothing lives, yet it can be incredibly destructive. That contradiction illustrates a critical truth. We cannot control water, and therein lies its danger, especially when it comes to water safety in the summer. Water is powerful, unpredictable, and deceptive. The phrase “still waters run deep” refers to a quiet, calm person with a complex, interesting, inner life – an apt metaphor for the currents and turmoil often lurking beneath the surface of any body of water. I think of the four-acre pond at the Eno Quarry, which closed in 1964. It has claimed at least four lives and broken the bones of countless others who jumped into its serene beauty only to be surprised by its surprising depth and hidden dangers. Did you know a toddler can drown in only two inches of water? Children that young have small bodies, large heads, and are still figuring out how to control their limbs. They usually find it difficult to return to an upright position if they slip in the bathtub or stick their head into a carwash bucket. One panicked inhalation in the water can lead to a blocked airway. Obviously, the shallow end of a pool and the ocean’s edge are therefore dangerous for little ones. If you’ve seen a drowning depicted on TV, you probably have the wrong expectations. Drowning is a surprisingly silent event, not a noisy, violent episode of splashing and screaming. The person is unlikely to call for help; the human body prioritizes breathing and staying afloat over shouting. Sufferers often look calm or even passive to people standing nearby. Victims are usually vertical in the water, with a tipped back head, a mouth just at water level, and glassy, unfocused eyes. They may appear to be climbing a ladder, but they are not making effective movement in any direction. My wife and I have a pool, and our grandkids love it. But the mere presence of that pool means they are always in danger at our house, not just when we are swimming. If they are on the property, someone must have eyes on them. Around a pool, the water watcher is akin to a designated driver at a bar or party but with even more restrictions. Think about the lifeguards you have known. They sit alone, with no phones, conversations, or other distractions. The job requires total concentration and sobriety. People frequently assume children are safer if many adults surround the pool, lake, or seashore. The reality is that if everyone is “watching the kids,” no one is watching them carefully. Even casual conversation distracts; the risks increase exponentially if people are drinking, reading, or scrolling on their phones. Children who take swimming lessons early in life often experience a decreased fear of the water, increased ability to submerge their faces, and some can even demonstrate a survival float−although they might not understand its purpose. I am all for early swim lessons, as long as no one forgets that children younger than three or four rarely have the physical coordination and the mental judgment to be a competent, water-safe swimmer. Experts do not recommend floaties, water wings, or innertubes. These aids can slip off, pop, or trap a child upside down. Life jackets, also called personal flotation devices or PFDs, are the best form of protection. Manufacturers design them with floatation pads that turn a person – even an unconscious one – face up in the water. Everyone on a boat, not just children, should wear a PFD. Intending to grab one in case of an emergency is like planning to buckle your seatbelt during a traffic crash. If the boat capsizes or collides with another vessel, a PFD will rarely be within your reach when you surface after being thrown into the water. Moreover, if you sustain an injury during the emergency, you may have trouble swimming to a PFD or putting it on. No one, regardless of ability, should swim alone. Leave the water if you hear thunder or see lightning. Have a rescue plan, make sure you have a phone nearby, and learn CPR. Water both enhances and threatens life – sometimes in the same moment. Tragedy happens when we assume it won’t. Stay sober, take your turn watching, and above all, respect the power of water. That simple act can mean everything. ### Read More Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Crime Nothing to Report Fraud Nothing to Report Scam Nothing to Report PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER publicinfolive Who We Are About OCSO The Orange County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to upholding the law and serving the community with integrity and professionalism. Our team is comprised of highly trained deputies and staff who are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. 1752 45k+ 150+ 100+ Dedicated Staff Charles S Blackwood Sheriff Year of Establishment Annual Calls Handled Community Partnerships

0d708905-53c1-44bd-a77c-4ec26f463410 < Back SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED July 16, 2025 Hillsborough, NC (July 16, 2025) – Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) arrested Daniel Cody Wright, 34, today and charged him with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, a class E felony, and three counts of third-degree sexual exploitation, a class H felony. Wright, an Orange County resident with a Durham address, registered as a sex-offender in September 2024, as required by law, after serving a fifteen-month prison sentence in another state for similar crimes. Second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor occurs when someone duplicates, distributes, sells, purchases, transports, solicits, or otherwise exchanges material containing a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity. Third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor involves possessing such material. After receiving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) tip from the State Bureau of Investigation, ICAC task force members with the OCSO began working this case several weeks ago, developing probable cause for the arrest. After taking Wright into custody this morning, investigators served a search warrant authorizing them to collect electronic devices from his residence. After authorities analyze those devices, investigators may file additional charges against Wright. After arresting Wright, Sergeant K. Goodwin, the lead investigator, took him to the magistrate’s office for processing. The magistrate ordered Wright confined in the Orange County Detention center under a $25,000 secured bond and scheduled his first court appearance for tomorrow, July 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm. ### Previous Next 1/0

A twelve month running archive of Orange County Sheriff's Office press releases. Press Release Archive SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED July 16, 2025 Read More WOMAN IDENTIFIED July 8, 2025 Read More BODY OF MISSING WOMAN LOCATED July 7, 2025 Read More CASE UPDATE: DEPUTIES SERVE WARNKE WITH OUTSTANDING WARRANTS July 3, 2025 Read More ONE ARRESTED, ONE STILL AT LARGE FOLLOWING BREAK IN June 30, 2025 Read More ONE CHARGED, ONE STILL AT LARGE IN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF BUSINESS May 22, 2025 Read More DEPUTIES INVESTIGATING DEATH May 17, 2025 Read More PROPERTY OWNER CHARGED IN AFTERMATH OF LARGE PARTY May 9, 2025 Read More THREE DEPUTIES INJURED; MAN FACES HOST OF CHARGES March 27, 2025 Read More MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF CHILD EXPLOITATION March 11, 2025 Read More GOVERNOR STEIN APPOINTS ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF CHARLES BLACKWOOD CHAIR OF CRIME COMMISSION March 11, 2025 Read More

Public Information page providing important details for the Orange County community. 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: Behind-the-scenes operations of your Sheriff's Office Local impact of national issues Community initiatives and programs 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 . PRESS RELEASES READ MORE THE LOWDOWN READ MORE PHOTOS & VIDEOS READ MORE CITIZENS ACADEMY READ MORE EMERGENCY WEATHER READ MORE Firearm Ordinance Noise Ordinance Other County Ordinances Public Sale/Auction Auction and Ordinances An update on reported crimes, fraud, and scams is linked on our main page every standard business day. You may also find a long-term archive of current and past events below. Daily Crime, Fraud, and Scam Reports Daily Crime Report Crime Locations on MAP NIMBUS 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. Load More

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Join Our Team at the Orange County Sheriff's Office of North Carolina! Explore Exciting Career Opportunities! Basic Requirements for Employment High school diploma or GED. Minimum age of 20 required for detention officer. Minimum age of 21 required for deputy positions. United States citizen. Drivers license with good driving record. Must pass criminal and personal background check (a felony conviction and/or some, but not all, misdemeanors are disqualifiers). View Pay Scale Sheriff's Office Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. State Government Retirement System Pension. 401(k) plan. Paid holidays and vacation. Paid sick time. Family and medical leave. School parental leave. Civil leave (Jury Duty). Flexible compensation plan. Tuition reimbursement. Ask about additional benefits. We now offer percentage increases to base pay if you have earned: * Associates, college, and/or masters degree * * Intermediate or advanced law enforcement certification * * Intermediate or advanced detention certification * * Foreign language proficiency * * Years of related experience * Thank you for your interest in applying with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office! Please follow the instructions below to complete the online Sheriff F-3 and other tasks. Online Sheriff F-3 : Personal History Statement: Use this link: www.ncf3.com/ Sign up for an account if you do not already have one. Click on "Sheriff F-3". On the next page, enter the last four digits of your SSN, then click "continue". Enter the positions(s) and agency (Orange County Sheriff’s Office) to which you are applying (the names will pop up after you begin typing). After your online F-3 is complete you will be given two options, Save or Print. Print your form (Note: you are allowed unlimited prints of this completed F-3.) Orange County Employment Application: Follow the below link to download, fill out, and print the Employment Application. Employment Application Next Steps (Criminal History Checks): Please contact the Clerk of Court in each county you have lived during the past 10 years. Obtain criminal records checks from these counties for the 10-year period. You should obtain criminal records from North Carolina and any other State where you have resided to include where you attended college and high school. Final Steps: Follow the link below to download, fill out, and print the Release of Information form. Release of Information Submit all above documents to the Sheriff's Office. The Personal History Statement and Release of Information forms must be NOTARIZED. Additional Information: Provide copies of: Driver’s License Social Security Card Birth Certificate High School or College Diploma Please complete the Authorization to Release Information form and have it notarized. Notify Sgt. Glenn Powell once you have completed these tasks. You may contact him by phone or by email Phone: 919-717-4671 Email: gpowell@orangecountync.gov

e91f2edf-6085-472c-8567-e281d137da47 < Back WOMAN IDENTIFIED July 8, 2025 Hillsborough, NC (July 8, 2025) – Officials announced today that the body located Monday evening by members of the South Orange Rescue Squad is Monica Butler, 58. She is the Person County woman who went missing while driving to work Sunday night during the heavy rainfall from tropical storm Chantal. Ms. Butler called 911 at approximately 10:30 pm and reported that her vehicle was in the floodwater on Wilkerson Road. The call disconnected several moments later. Firefighters soon located her unoccupied SUV near Whitetail Run where a two-lane bridge crosses the South Fork Little River. Cedar Grove firefighters, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and members of Davie County Search and Rescue team scoured surrounding areas throughout the day. Members of the South Orange Rescue Squad joined the efforts in the afternoon and found Ms. Butler at 5:00 pm, almost completely obscured by fallen trees and debris approximately 120 yards downstream from her vehicle. “As I expressed yesterday, we wish this search had ended differently,” said Sheriff Charles Blackwood. “The devastating power of stormwater caused Ms. Butler’s tragic death, despite the heroic efforts of searchers and the work of the top-notch professionals at Emergency Management who coordinated the incoming resources. I am grateful to everyone who assisted with this search, and I offer my condolences to all affected by this tragedy.” ### Previous Next 1/0

b597d397-ed99-42e6-98a3-8760d6791058 < Back BODY OF MISSING WOMAN LOCATED July 7, 2025 Hillsborough, NC (July 7, 2025)- Crews searching for a missing Person County woman found her body this afternoon at approximately 5:00 pm. The woman went missing while on her way to work last night in Orange County during the heavy rainfall from tropical storm Chantal. When Orange County deputies searched her vehicle early this morning, which they located on Wilkerson Road near Whitetail Run in the Cedar Grove community of Orange County, it was unoccupied. Search efforts continued throughout the day until members of the South Orange Rescue squad located the woman’s body this evening. Sheriff Charles Blackwood said, “Obviously, we hoped for a different outcome. We offer our deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues at this terribly sad time, and we ask for people to give them privacy as they process this tragedy.” The woman’s name will be released at a later time. ### Previous Next 1/0

Learn more about Detainee Accounts at the Orange County Detention Center. Detainee Accounts Each detainee has a unique account for payment of fees while housed in the detention center. Detainees may also use these funds to purchase snacks and other commissary items. They can also choose to transfer some or all these funds into their Paytel account for phone calls and texts. Money can be deposited into a detainee's account by visiting https://team3.inmatecanteen.com or by using the kiosk located inside the lobby of the Detention Center. A few guidelines concerning property: No money will be accepted by Detention staff. No items other than legal mail will be accepted into or released from the Detention Center without authorization from a Detention Administrator. Personal hygiene products are provided upon intake and available for purchase from the commissary for detainees and not allowed from outside sources. If you wish to provide funds to a detainee for phone calls and texts only, click the button below: Phone Calls & Texts