Watauga County Sheriff’s Department
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Boone man facing several charges after breaking & entering of Rainbow Trail home
On October 22, 2023 at 12:55 PM, the Watauga County Sheriff's Office responded to a report for a breaking and…
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Scammer using name of fallen Deputy when making phone calls
A scammer is using the name of a fallen Watauga County Deputy when making phone calls to area residents. The…
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Three homes broken into utilizing forced entry, Watauga Sheriff’s Office seeks information
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with the following cases: Between the dates of May…
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School Resource Officers thanked as 2022-23 school year ends
Resource officers in the Watauga County Schools system were recognized by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office last week. In a…
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North Wilkesboro man facing charges after a fight & shooting Saturday night in Boone
A North Wilkesboro man is facing charges after a fight and shooting Saturday night in Boone. On April 29th, 2023 at…
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Boone Police & Sheriff’s Office respond to threat of mass violence directed at the Watauga County School System
Joint press release issued on behalf of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. On Thursday, April…
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Sheriff’s Office notes 2nd year anniversary of the loss of Sgt. Chris Ward & K-9 Deputy Logan Fox
Today, April 28, 2023, marks the 2nd anniversary of the deaths of K-9 Deputy Logan Fox and Sgt. Chris Ward.…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office no longer issuing pistol purchase permits after General Assembly vote
From Sheriff Len Hagaman, Watauga County Sheriff’s Office: Effective immediately, pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office & New River Light & Power warns of latest phone scam
A scam involving using gift cards to pay for electric service is making the rounds. Both the Watauga County Sheriff's…
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Two arrested after break-in at Cove Creek Store, additional charges for one at Valley Pantry break-in
The Watauga County Sherriff's Office (WCSO) has arrested two men after break-ins at two local stores. On October 17, 2022…
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