Lenoir County Sheriff's Office

10/10/2025

06/12/2025

Recently, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office successfully hosted its annual Camp LENOIR (Leading Educated Noble-minded Optimistic Impressive Respected youth), giving local students a hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience with law enforcement, fire services and emergency response professionals over a three-day period.

Students spent the camp alongside school resource officers and deputies, engaging in a variety of activities designed to promote civic education, leadership and public safety awareness.

A major highlight of the camp was an in-depth tour of the Lenoir County judicial system. Campers met with District Court Judge Annette Turik, Assistant District Attorney Mike Muskus and Clerk of Court Mary Alphin, who each took time to explain their roles and walk students through the inner workings of the legal system. Students also toured the Lenoir County Detention Center to gain a better understanding of correctional operations.

Participants visited Lenoir County Emergency Services, where they had the rare opportunity to observe live 911 calls being dispatched. The importance of timely medical response was underscored during a first aid class led by Lenoir County EMS, where campers were taught basic life-saving techniques.

Campers also toured the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department, where they received hands-on training in vehicle extrication and water operations. Fire personnel guided students through the use of rescue tools and demonstrated techniques used in fire and water-based rescues, offering a real-world look at the vital services fire crews provide.

In a dynamic outdoor session, students took part in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Impaired Driving Awareness Course, presented by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team. This interactive experience educated students on the dangers of impaired driving and the role law enforcement plays in keeping roadways safe.

Campers were also treated to live demonstrations by the LCSO’s K-9 unit and the Special Response Team (SRT). The SRT not only showcased their equipment and tactics, but also invited students to participate in team-based training exercises, giving them a unique opportunity to experience the discipline and teamwork required in high-risk law enforcement operations.

At the end of the camp, students put their skills to the test in a mock search and rescue operation, simulating real-life emergency response scenarios. They were assisted by the Lenoir County Fire Marshal, who deployed the county’s drone to help guide campers during the search. This final exercise highlighted the importance of interagency coordination, technology, and quick thinking during critical incidents.

The Sheriff’s Office also wishes to thank Chick-fil-A and Outside the Wire BBQ for generously donating meals during the camp. Their support helped ensure that students were well-fed and energized throughout the program.

“Camp LENOIR. is about building trust, understanding and leadership,” Sheriff Jackie Rogers said. “Our goal is to provide these young people with experiences that educate, inspire and connect them to the public servants who work every day to keep their community safe.”

06/06/2025

A man who led detectives from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) unit and patrol deputies on a high speed chase was arrested last week.

On Friday, May 31, Zachary Wetherington, 25, of Lenoir County, was observed by detectives and deputies of operating a motorcycle at a high rate of speed. After officials attempted to stop him, he led the LCSO on a chase into Greene County, where he was apprehended.

While securing Wetherington, deputies found ma*****na in his possession. He was charged with felony flee to elude with a motor vehicle, misdemeanor possession of ma*****na and several traffic offenses.

Wetherington was booked into the Lenoir County Jail under a $10,000 secured bond.

06/06/2025

A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office detectives from the Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) unit when illegal narcotics were found in the vehicle he was operating.

Cody Sutton of Lenoir County was pulled over for a motor vehicle violation Monday while the SCARR unit was conducting proactive enforcement operations in the county. During the stop, detectives established probable cause to search the vehicle and found various narcotics — including M**A and methamphetamine — in Sutton’s possession.

Sutton was arrested and charged with:

• Felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance
• Felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance
• Misdemeanor possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance
• Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

Sutton was also served with two outstanding orders for arrest. He was booked into the Lenoir County Jail under a total secured bond of $10,000.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/06/2025

A heartwarming event took place Thursday when the students of the La Grange Elementary School Honor Society honored the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office and the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department with gifts.

The students, with the dedicated assistance of their teachers, Ms. Miler and Ms. Sears, have been working diligently over the past three weeks to collect funds for these gifts.

This act of appreciation from the young members of our community is truly commendable and reflects the strong relationship between our local emergency services and the students of La Grange Elementary.

06/06/2025

A Lenoir County man received a 10-year sentence Thursday for an armed robbery he committed last year.

Marshall Grady, then 21, was arrested and charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after an April 25, 2024 incident at the Speedway convenience store, 1608 U.S. Highway 258 South. Grady robbed the store and took cash; following about a 5-hour manhunt, he was found in an abandoned church at 508 E. New Bern Road and arrested.

At that time, he was charged with:

• Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon
• Felony second degree kidnapping
• Felony possession of a firearm by a felon
• Misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun

Following the investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office took over the case and on Thursday, Grady pled guilty. He received a 120-month sentence in federal prison.

06/05/2025

Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers: "It was good to see our friend, Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin, today. The successful teamwork displayed in this incident with Sheriff Ruffin and Chief Goyette continues to demonstrate the positive results of working together."

Today, Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin stopped by to meet with Chief Keith Goyette and Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers.

Sheriff Ruffin expressed his sincere gratitude to the officers involved in the arrest of Dominique Javon Thompson, who was wanted for shooting at Bertie County deputies on May 16, 2025.

We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow law enforcement agencies across North Carolina. Teamwork like this keeps our communities safe and sends a clear message that violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated.

Bertie County Sheriff’s Office Lenoir County Sheriff's Office

06/04/2025

RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) hosted sheriffs and sheriffs’ personnel from across North Carolina for their annual Legislative Day at the General Assembly.

Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers said he was proud to be able to attend the event.

“This Legislative Day has been a valuable opportunity to meet with other sheriffs as well as legislators in the General Assembly,” Sheriff Rogers said. “Decisions made in the General Assembly can impact the safety of North Carolinians in Lenoir County and beyond, so I am grateful to our legislators for being willing to meet with us in person to discuss ways we can make all our citizens safer.”

Each year during the legislative session, sheriffs and their command staff from across the state are invited to join NCSA staff and lobbyists at the General Assembly for this event. Legislative Day gives sheriffs the opportunity to meet with their legislators one-on-one to discuss public
safety issues they are facing in their counties.

“The Association is proud to host this event to facilitate important conversations between sheriffs and their legislators,” Iredell County Sheriff and NCSA Chairman Darren Campbell said.
“We all need to work together to improve public safety for everyone.”

This year, sheriffs discussed bills related to the following topics with their legislators:

• Increasing recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers
• Increasing punishments for fentanyl-related drug crimes
• Tougher penalties for the sale of unregulated h**p products to children
• Making it unlawful for scammers to impersonate government officials on telephone calls

The sheriffs and their personnel who attended began the day with a meeting at the NCSA headquarters in Raleigh before making their way to the General Assembly to attend scheduled
meetings with legislators.

“As sheriffs, it is important for us to maintain relationships with our legislators in the General Assembly,” Chatham County Sheriff and NCSA President Mike Roberson said. “We all look forward to the opportunity to speak to our legislators face-to-face to tell them about the real issues we are seeing in our communities and hearing about from our constituents.”

06/03/2025

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports of scammers sending emails and text messages informing people to pay their traffic ticket or face driver's license suspension, prosecution and their credit being affected.

The scammers ask you to click on a link from the text or email.

Please DO NOT fall for this scam. If you have a pending ticket and have concerns, contact the local Clerk's Office in the county in which you received the ticket to obtain proper information.

06/03/2025

A 29-year-old Lenoir County woman has been charged with felony negligent child abuse following the death of her 5-year-old son in a structure fire that occurred earlier this year.

The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and Pink Hill Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 5424 Shady Lane on Jan. 21 for a structure fire in which a juvenile had been severely burned. The child passed away on March 10 due to injuries sustained in the event.

Following an LCSO investigation, Megan Nicole Tyndall was charged and arrested earlier today for felony negligent child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury. She was issued a $40,000 secured bond and placed in the Lenoir County Jail.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/30/2025

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office was proud to be part of the send-off for the North Lenoir softball team today. The Lady Hawks are taking on West Wilkes in Greensboro in the NCHSAA 2A championship.

With the assistance of the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department and the La Grange VFD, the Lady Hawks were escorted by Sheriff Jackie Rogers himself, along with other members of the LCSO.

"We are so proud of the Lady Hawks and are pulling for them to bring home their second state title," the sheriff said. "It was our honor to be a part of their trip to Greensboro."

05/30/2025

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office was proud to be part of the send-off for the South Lenoir High School baseball team. The LCSO honored the Blue Devils with the assistance of the Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department, Southwood VFD, Wyse Fork VFD, and Sandy Bottom VFD.

Sheriff Jackie Rogers said he was very proud of the Blue Devils.

"What a historic season for South Lenoir!" the sheriff said. "I hope all the players, coaches, administration and fans of the Blue Devils know we're all pulling for them this weekend."