Nash County Sheriff’s Office

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Not Darth Vader.
No Dark Side.
No Force powers.

Just one of our deputies getting properly fitted for safety equipment. Preparation matters, even if it looks a little Star Wars-ish.

#LawEnforcement
#OfficerSafety
#TrainingMatters
#PreparedAndReady

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(2/2) Sgt. Cody Williams - Advanced Law Enforcement Certification |
Deputy Ashley Lewis - Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate |
Deputy Adam Gelo - Advanced Law Enforcement Certification

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(1/2) Congratulations to members of the NCSO on earning professional law enforcement certificates through the NC Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Division. These certifications reflect years of service, advanced training, and a commitment to excellence.

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Please join us in welcoming our newest deputies. David Baines Jr. and Rylan Carter were sworn in today, joined by family members for the ceremony. Both bring prior law enforcement experience, and we are proud to have them serving Nash County.

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Congratulations to Detention Officer Thomas “Tommy” Lamm!
Today, Sheriff Stone presented Corporal Lamm with his Advanced Service Award, Advanced Detention Officer Certificate, and Intermediate Detention Certificate, recognizing 26 years of dedicated service to Nash County. 👏💙👮‍♂️

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The admin offices of Nash County will be closed Wednesday through Friday, 24-26th of this week for the Christmas holiday. We hope everyone has a safe holiday.

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🎄🚔 Holiday Booze It & Lose It in Nash County

The NCSO is increasing patrols and traffic enforcement this holiday season w/ @NC_GHSP.
Nash County ranks among NC counties with higher traffic fatalities. If you drive impaired, expect to be stopped
Plan ahead. Don’t drink & drive

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The lobby and admin offices will be closed today from 1130am-100pm.

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Nash County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Over 22 Pounds of Methamphetamine

https://t.co/gEhohRoBsF

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The Nash County Civil Session Jury has been canceled for the remainder of the week.

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Two convicted felon suspects arrested after on-going narcotics investigation and both found to be in possession of a firearm during traffic stop.

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The NCSO has located the victim's vehicle from a missing person case from 2003. Travis Lynch went missing on Christmas Eve 2003. Yesterday his vehicle was located submerged in Turkey Creek near Middlesex.

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The Administrative Offices and lobby of the Sheriff’s Office will close at 2:00pm today due to the possibility of incoming inclement weather. Thank you.

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Jury duty scheduled for today (Monday) at 1:30 PM has been postponed until 1:30 PM tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the possibility of approaching inclement weather.
Please travel safely and check our official page for any additional updates.

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On December 5, 2025, members of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD), Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO), Wilson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), and Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) executed a search warrant on Pinehurst Drive in Rocky Mount regarding an ongoing multi-jurisdictional drug investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, Isabella Heaven Marie Baker (W/F/DOB: 01/28/2004) and Airiona La’Faye Thorne (B/F/DOB: 07/13/2004) were taken into custody.

Thorne was charged with four counts of trafficking methamphetamines, two counts of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamines, possession with intent to sell and deliver MDMA, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance, sell or deliver a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school, and possession of a stolen firearm. Thorne was transported to the Edgecombe County Detention Center and held on a $300,000.00 secured bond.

Baker was charged with two counts of Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamines, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver MDMA, sell or deliver a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school, maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance, and possession of a stolen firearm. Baker is confined at the Edgecombe County Detention Center on a $140,000.00 secured bond.

Additional charges are expected in connection with this investigation. Future updates and additional information will be released by the SBI via press releases, on the SBI social media platforms, and on the SBI’s webpage at https://t.co/7nEA3VGRF1.

@NCLeg @NCSHP @NashCountySO @EdgecombeCounty @RMPD1875

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Charged w/ trafficking meth & cocaine, flee to elude + Murder (RMPD). Held NO BOND.
Sheriff Stone: “Great teamwork with @RockyMountPD took a violent offender/drug trafficker off our streets.”
#NashCounty #JusticeServed

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(1/2)🚨 Homicide suspect Quadamion Harris-Johnson (DOB 12/6/95) arrested after brief chase on W. Castalia Rd, Nash Co.

Threw out ~80g cocaine (recovered)
Search warrant: 400g meth + gun seized

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Our deputies spent the day sharpening their skills through controlled, scenario-based training.
This training helps us make sound decisions, use the least force necessary, and keep our community safe.
We’re committed to staying prepared, professional, and ready to serve.

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Five years it’s been since you left us. There are still days where your name comes up in conversations. A young man who was only beginning his career and his life. Please continue to remember the family of Jared Allison on the anniversary of his death.
#gonebutnotforgotten #I104

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On this Thanksgiving day, we are thankful for Jason Knapp & his non-profit organization called Kitchen Goat Feeds. Today he came in and cooked up a major Thanksgiving meal for all of our Patrol & Detention staff who were having to work on this holiday. We appreciate his kindness.