The Pilot Mountain Police Department

05/08/2026

Stay in the know this Mayfest weekend!
Text “Mayfest2026” to 77295 to opt into alerts 📱

05/08/2026

🌸 The 43rd annual Mayfest in Pilot Mountain starts TODAY! 🌸

Head downtown this weekend for an amazing mix of vendors, food, music, and more fun!
Don’t miss the Kid Zone in Town Hall parking lot or forget about our wonderful brick and mortar store fronts and restaurants.

Friday (5/8): 12pm-9pm
Saturday (5/9): 9am-9pm
Sunday (5/10): 1pm-6pm

05/07/2026

Reminder: Mayfest road closures will begin today (5/7) at 3pm.
See the affected areas below and make sure to have all vehicles off of Main Street at that time.
Thank you for your cooperation!

The 43rd Annual Mayfest is only days away!
Be sure to plan ahead—

Beginning Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 3pm, Main St. in Pilot Mountain will be closed off for Mayfest.
Barriers will be setup at the following areas to block Main St: S Key St, Stephens St, Depot St, S Davis St, and Academy St.
The best route to travel around the festival will be via Marion St from S Academy or S Key. All roads are expected to reopen Sunday by 11pm.

We’ll be sharing a lot more about Mayfest this week, but be sure to also follow along on their page for more information:
Mayfest in Pilot Mountain

05/05/2026

The 43rd Annual Mayfest is only days away!
Be sure to plan ahead—

Beginning Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 3pm, Main St. in Pilot Mountain will be closed off for Mayfest.
Barriers will be setup at the following areas to block Main St: S Key St, Stephens St, Depot St, S Davis St, and Academy St.
The best route to travel around the festival will be via Marion St from S Academy or S Key. All roads are expected to reopen Sunday by 11pm.

We’ll be sharing a lot more about Mayfest this week, but be sure to also follow along on their page for more information:
Mayfest in Pilot Mountain

04/21/2026

🌸✈️ Spring Travel Reminder from PMPD ✈️🌸

With Spring in full swing, many families are taking advantage of the warmer weather and heading out of town. While you’re away enjoying your trip, we want to help you keep your home safe and secure.

Our department offers security checks for residents who will be away from home. Officers can periodically check on your property to give you peace of mind while you’re away.

Before you leave, remember to:
-Lock all doors and windows
-Set timers for lights or electronics if available
-Have a trusted neighbor collect mail/packages

📍To request a security check, please stop by the police department located at 124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain NC to complete a brief security check form prior to your trip! You may also call us at (336)-368-4725.

Travel safely and enjoy your Spring adventures — we’ve got things covered at home!

04/20/2026

⚠️ Community Safety Alert: Rabid Fox Identified ⚠️

The Pilot Mountain Police Department is alerting residents of a possible rabid fox in the community. This animal has been described as aggressive and may approach or chase people.

Last seen on North Academy Street/Howard Street.

While this case is not yet confirmed, the fox was observed displaying behavior consistent with rabies. Out of abundance of caution, please take the following steps:

-Do not approach or attempt to handle the animal
-Avoid the area if the fox is seen
-Keep pets indoors or closely supervised when outdoors
-Secure trash and remove food sources that may attract wildlife
-Report any animals acting aggressively, disoriented, etc.

It is important to note that rabies can affect both animals and humans. If you or your pet may have been exposed seek medical and veterinary attention immediately.

To report sightings or suspicious animal activity, contact Wildlife (919)707-0040.

Officers and wildlife are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Please remain alert and use caution when outdoors.

04/14/2026

Join us for a Spring Clean-Up Day this Sunday, 4/19! 🌱🗑️🪏

With our event season and Earth Day 🌎 right around the corner, we’re asking for the community’s help to cleanup and beautify downtown. ✨

Got a group that wants to get involved? 🙋
Let us know!

04/14/2026

Hazardous Weather Update 4.14.26

🔥 The combination of dry fuels, very warm temperatures, gusty winds, and reduced humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires again today.

🍂 Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

❌ A statewide burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service remains in place.

For tips on how you can be prepared for wildfires, visit https://www.readync.gov/wildfire

04/06/2026

🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 🚨

On April 5, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicles tires being intentionally deflated at a local apartment complex, Pinnacle Hill Apartments located on South Key Street.

We are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for this incident. If you live in or around the area and have witnessed any suspicious activity or have information that could assist in this investigation, please contact our department.

You may reach us by calling:
Surry County non-emergency line- (336)374-3000
Pilot Mountain Police Department- (336)368-4725

Or by speaking directly to an officer at our department-
124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain NC 27041

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in helping keep our community safe.

03/23/2026

🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUEST- HIT & RUN INVESTIGATION 🚨

The Pilot Mountain Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying/locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run incident.

📍LOCATION- South Key Street directly in front of Exxon (700 South Key Street, Pilot Mountain NC)

🗓️ DATE/TIME- 03/23/2026 at approximately 8:45 AM

🚗VEHICLE- Black in color NISSAN ALTIMA with missing rear bumper.

The vehicle was seen through CCTV footage parking at a gas pump moments after the reported collision. The driver of the vehicle is then seen leaving the scene of the collision in the direction of Golf Course Road.

If you have any information, saw anything in reference to this incident or have surveillance footage from the area, please contact us immediately:

📞Surry County Nonemergency #- (336)374-3000

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE-🚨
The vehicle involved in the incident is a black in color NISSAN ALTIMA and NOT the black/white Dodge.

03/19/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Many of you may not know there is a compliment/complaint box inside the lobby of the Pilot Mountain Police Department, with the associated form and the Chief of Police is the only person who collects and reviews these.

That being said; I would like to pass along a few "keys to success" when filing a complaint.
1) Please put your real name on the form ("John Doe" is immature and I find it hard to take the complaint seriously).
2) If you don't want to give your address that is fine (Don't put the address for the Police Department...you don't live or work here).
3) Please leave a telephone number or email address where I can reach you in case I have more questions (The number to the Police Department doesn't help me reach you...because you don't live or work here either).
4) Please write legibly (if I cannot read your handwriting I don't know what message you're trying to convey to me).
5) Please give context as to what your complaint is about (If you start in the middle of the story, I cannot address the issue).

The compliment/complaint box isn't the only way to file a complaint. If you would like to speak with me personally, please either call or come by the police department between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.