Wake County Sheriff's Office

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[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

🚨 SCAM WARNING: We have received reports that someone is impersonating a WCSO Deputy and insisting you pay them.

WCSO will never call and threaten to arrest you if you do not pay.

Please do not pay someone you do not know.

#StayScamAware #WakeCountySheriffsOffice #WCSO

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open today through at least Wednesday, July 30. ☀️ 🌡️

If you need relief from the heat, visit the @wcplonline or the Health & Human Services location nearest you.

More info, including locations and hours ⤵️
https://t.co/7BzHtMuCz9

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Planning to beat the heat at the pool or the lake this #Summer? Make sure you #SwimSmartWake! 🏊‍♂️

Our video with @RaleighGov and @WakeSheriff highlights a few great ways to keep yourself and your family safe around the water. 😎👍

Read more about the campaign and find resources ➡️ https://t.co/1L93et1mtI

Special thanks to @MotorBoatinLLC for the free boat rental.

[NC Public Safety @NCPublicSafety]

On Wednesday, @WakeSheriff hosted a parade and flag ceremony for retired Sgt. Roy Woodlief, who served 19 years before retiring due to ALS. NCDPS was proud to join, with Secretary Buffaloe presenting a state flag that will fly over the Capitol in his honor. #WeAreNCDPS

[Enlace Latino NC @EnlaceLatinoNC]

El Sheriff Willie Rowe destaca la importancia de la operación "Manteniendo Wake Seguro", donde se abordarán el exceso de velocidad, la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol y la conducta imprudente.
¡Comienza este viernes 28 de marzo y hasta el domingo! @WakeSheriff

[Durham Sheriff @DurhamSheriff]

Suspect Arrested in Durham: one dead after shooting on I-40 near Raleigh @WakeSheriff Rowe said: "We thank @DurhamSheriff for their assistance and the members of the community who came forward with important information" - @SpecNews1RDU story here:
https://t.co/fGF7UQZIRq

[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

Thank you, Chief Patterson, for your service, leadership, and collaboration. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 👏

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

Chief Estella D. Patterson retires, leaving a legacy of excellence in public safety. Under her leadership, RPD reduced crime, boosted officer recruitment, and built strong community ties. Thank you, Chief, for your dedication and service!

#RaleighPD #RPD #ThankYou #Retirement

[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

WCSO, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, conducted a large-scale operation targeting drug traffickers operating in our county.

The operation resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms.

https://t.co/uZZ3SeVdEF

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

While many of us have been enjoying cozy snow days at home, there are first responders and workers braving the ice and snow to keep us safe. Thank you! 💙 ❄️

These pictures are from members of #TeamWake, @WakeSheriff and @WakeCountyEMS. Help us show them some love in the comments. 🚓 🚑 👷

[Carroll LT Magnet @CMMSCougars]

Happy SRO appreciation day to our very own Dep. Nesbit! We so appreciate all she does for our faculty, students and school community daily!

#WeLead

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Love is all around in #WakeCounty today! 💘

From @wcplonline to @WakeGovParks and @WakeSheriff — love is truly in the air everywhere!

Hope you're having a wonderful #ValentinesDay, #Wake!

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

@TeamJackson4NC @sevansforwake @Donmial @Vote4Shinica @AdvanceCarolina On the consent agenda, the #WakeBOC accepted and appropriated a $1.25K donation from the Pilot Club of Raleigh for the @WakeSheriff Project Lifesaver Program.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

1/21/2025 8:20 p.m. Update: An adult suspect is deceased and a Raleigh Police Officer is being treated at WakeMed with serious injuries. We will continue to release information as the investigation continues.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

1/21/2025 7:45 PM Update: The wireless emergency alert that was activated earlier has been lifted. The Raleigh Police Department will provide an update on this incident at the BP Gas Station located at 3310 Olympia Drive at approximately 7:55 PM.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

1/21/2025 The Raleigh Police Department is currently responding to an active police investigation in the 600 block of Democracy Street. The public is advised to avoid the area as the investigation progresses. Additional information will be available soon.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

1/17/2025 12:34 P.M. Three individuals have been shot, one adult male is deceased, one adult male is in critical condition, one adult male has non-life threatening injuries. Roads in the area remain closed. Seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

11:15 AM Update—This is not an active shooter. The roads around the area are closed for the investigation, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Additional information is forthcoming.

[Raleigh Police @raleighpolice]

The Raleigh Police Department is responding to a shooting in the 4300 block of the Circle at North Hills Street. Officers are on the scene. The public is advised to avoid the area as the investigation progresses.

[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

Wake County is working with its emergency alert vendor and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to learn why the “all clear” message was sent countywide, while other alerts were sent just to the Zebulon area.

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

⚠️ Around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, an emergency alert was sent to all cell phones within #WakeCounty announcing the arrest of a suspect in the manhunt that had been underway in #Zebulon.

Wake County is working with its emergency alert vendor and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to learn why the message was sent countywide, while other alerts were sent just to the Zebulon area, in order to prevent similar issues in the future.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/njCEINgjzu

[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

@bmcm2girls Thank you for letting us know! We will take this information to the vendor as we did not send an alert at 1:50 am.

[Wake County Sheriff's Office @WakeSheriff]

We are aware that many of you received an "all clear" alert around 11:30pm.

Please know that we are actively working with our vendor and FEMA to determine why the message was sent to a wider audience than intended. Thank you for your patience.