Monroe Police Department

Monroe Police Department On behalf of all the members of the Monroe Police Department, welcome to our page! It is important for us to be connected to the community we serve.

Chief Rhett Bolen
Core values - Integrity : Honesty : Professionalism : Dependability : Treating all persons with Equality, Dignity, and Respect

This is an official page for the City of Monroe, North Carolina, as designated by City Council. Our motto is “Policing through Community Partnerships” and our goal is to provide quality customer service through our interactions with the public. The Monro

e Police Department is committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building strong community partnerships. The men and women of the Department subscribe to core values including honesty, integrity, accountability, ownership, consistency, fairness, creativity, innovation, positive attitude, teamwork and a strong work ethic. It is also important that you, the public, are informed about what we do, how we complete our work and how you can assist us in being successful.

09/03/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Lt. Crump called Chief Bolen today out of the blue to share some very important good news.

He saved the department’s 16,755 water bottle by refilling his bottle at the PD.

No major arrests. No high-speed pursuit. Just one officer doing his part to save the planet, one refill at a time. 😂💧

We’re proud of you, Lt. Truly groundbreaking work.

And kudos to Chief for being prepared for the very unusual news.

We were honored to have Officer Sweatt and Officer Shea invited to present at the North Carolina Gang and Violent Crime ...
09/02/2026

We were honored to have Officer Sweatt and Officer Shea invited to present at the North Carolina Gang and Violent Crime Symposium in Winston-Salem, where they shared their firsthand experience from an officer-involved shooting.

Being asked to share their experience with law enforcement professionals from across the state is a reflection of the professionalism, courage, and perspective they bring to this profession.

Both officers represented themselves and the Monroe Police Department exceptionally well, and we are proud of them for stepping forward to share their experience and the lessons learned from such a significant incident.

We are proud to call them members of the MPD team.👏

We need you! 🩸❤️The Blood Connection is bringing its mobile blood bus to the Monroe Police Department, and we want to sh...
09/01/2026

We need you! 🩸❤️

The Blood Connection is bringing its mobile blood bus to the Monroe Police Department, and we want to show them just how strong and generous our community can be!

Join us Tuesday, September 8, from 11:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at 450 W. Crowell St. and give blood. Your donation can help save lives right here in our community and beyond.

Help us fill the bus! Bring a friend, a coworker, or a family member and make an appointment today.

👉 Sign up here: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/312070

Monroe, let’s show The Blood Connection why they came to our community! 🩸❤️

The Monroe Police Department’s Employee of the Month for is Public Information Clerk Robin Waldron. Robin Waldron began...
09/01/2026

The Monroe Police Department’s Employee of the Month for is Public Information Clerk Robin Waldron.

Robin Waldron began her career with the Monroe Police Department in April 2011. She was nominated for her outstanding work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond in support of her coworkers.

Over the past couple months, Chief Bolen has implemented organizational changes affecting our Communications Division. During this period of transition, Robin has consistently demonstrated a willingness to step up wherever needed. While she has always been dependable and performed her duties with professionalism, she has recently gone above and beyond by voluntarily taking on additional supervisory responsibilities to help lessen the workload for others.

Robin was not asked to assume these extra duties, nor were they part of her normal job responsibilities. She recognized a need within the department and willingly filled that gap, ensuring operations continued smoothly while supporting both leadership and personnel.

Her positive attitude, reliability, and team-first mindset have made a meaningful difference during a time of change, and quite honestly, helped make her supervisor’s work much easier.

Robin's actions reflect the values of the Monroe Police Department.
She has shown that leadership is not defined by rank, but by a willingness to serve others and contribute to the success of the team. Her dedication and selfless approach have not gone unnoticed and make her a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.

Teen Arrested in Skywatch Lane Shooting The Monroe Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old teenager in connection ...
08/28/2026

Teen Arrested in Skywatch Lane Shooting

The Monroe Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old teenager in connection with the shooting that occurred last week on Skywatch Lane.

Following the initial response, Monroe Police detectives have worked tirelessly investigating the incident and developed information that led to the arrest of Christopher Akwasi Sakyi, 18, of Monroe.

Sakyi was arrested early this morning and charged with:
• Discharging a fi***rm into an occupied dwelling
• Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
• Discharging a fi***rm in the town limits

No one was injured in the shooting.

Chief Rhett Bolen praised the residents who came forward with information and assisted investigators.

“This is a great example of what can happen when a community and its police department work together,” said Chief Bolen. “Our detectives worked hard to follow every lead, but the information provided by members of the community was an important part of putting the pieces together. We appreciate those who took the time to speak with our investigators, share what they saw and help us hold someone accountable for this dangerous act of violence.”
The Monroe Police Department encourages residents to continue reporting suspicious activity and sharing information that may assist investigators. Even details that may seem insignificant can be important in solving a case.

Sakyi was taken into custody and processed through the Union County Detention Center.

08/27/2026

We were tagged in a push-up challenge Fort Mill Police did, so naturally, we had to respond 😜

We found not one, but TWO Monroe officers willing to take on the challenge… and they did it wearing their vests! 💪😆

We appreciate the challenge. We think it’s safe to say we understood the assignment 🚓

Community Helpers DaySgt. Ciminna, Crime Scene Tech Lexie, and our favorite four-legged friend, Ivy, had a great time at...
08/26/2026

Community Helpers Day

Sgt. Ciminna, Crime Scene Tech Lexie, and our favorite four-legged friend, Ivy, had a great time at Lee Park Preparatory for Community Helpers Day! 🚔🐾

The students got to check out a police car, see some of our gear, and, of course, give Ivy plenty of love. We’re always happy to spend time with our youngest community members and show them that their police department is here for them! ❤️

Monroe Police Seize Thousands of Dollars, Illegal Gambling Devices in Illegal Gambling Investigation Monroe Police Depar...
08/25/2026

Monroe Police Seize Thousands of Dollars, Illegal Gambling Devices in Illegal Gambling Investigation

Monroe Police Department investigators have shut down an illegal gambling operation following an investigation that began with a complaint from a concerned citizen.

Around 5 a.m. yesterday, the Monroe Police Department Special Response Team served a search warrant at a business located at 314 Old Morgan Mill Road. The search was the result of an investigation into an illegal gambling facility operating at the location.

During the search, investigators seized thousands of dollars and numerous illegal gambling devices.

The owner of the business, Yang Xiong, 43, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, was arrested and charged with felonious illegal gambling. Xiong also had outstanding warrants from Mecklenburg County related to allegations that he previously operated a similar business.

The investigation began after a citizen brought concerns about the business to the attention of Monroe Police. While illegal gambling operations may appear to be relatively low-level offenses, these types of businesses tend to attract and contribute to other criminal activity in the areas where they operate.

“We appreciate the citizen who took the time to bring this business to our attention,” said Monroe Police Chief Rhett Bolen. “Community members are often the first to notice activity that does not look right, and that information can be extremely valuable to our investigators. We will continue to take action when businesses or individuals bring illegal activity into our community.”

We appreciate Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for their invaluable help in facilitating a safe and smooth search warrant process.

These photos of our Animal Control Officers syringe-feeding teeny-tiny kittens are almost too sweet for words. Behind th...
08/25/2026

These photos of our Animal Control Officers syringe-feeding teeny-tiny kittens are almost too sweet for words. Behind the badge and uniform, are people with some seriously big hearts 💕

Sometimes saving lives looks like a very tiny kitten who has decided lunch is a life-or-death emergency. 🐾

Y’all better run on down to the Union County Animal Shelter and adopt these sweet babies ASAP!

First Day of SchoolThe first day of school is here! 🎉📚And judging by these faces, our SROs are absolutely thrilled to be...
08/23/2026

First Day of School

The first day of school is here! 🎉📚

And judging by these faces, our SROs are absolutely thrilled to be back. Nothing says “I miss summer” quite like these bright, shining smiles 🤣

But in all seriousness, we’re wishing all of our students, teachers, staff and families a safe, successful and great school year! Our SROs are there every day to help keep our schools safe, build relationships with students and staff, and lend a hand whenever they’re needed.

Here’s to a great school year!

And to our SROs… hang in there. You’ve got this. 👮‍♀️📚

Address

450 W. Crowell Street
Monroe, NC
28112

Telephone

+17042824700

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Monroe Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Monroe Police Department:

Shortcuts

Share

Category