06/02/2026
We are aware of the rumors circulating around town claiming that the Police Department has been intentionally cutting off power in order to make arrests. I want to assure everyone that this information is completely false.
The power outages we are experiencing are related to issues within the Dominion Energy system. There is currently another outage affecting multiple counties today. The Scotland Neck Police Department has absolutely no involvement in these outages.
Our department would never intentionally cause residents to be without power or place the needs, safety, health, and well-being of our citizens and their families at risk. We understand how disruptive power outages can be, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as the utility company works to restore service.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us stop the spread of misinformation.
Please see the shared post from our electric department about the current outage. Also, continue to monitor their posts for updates.
- Chief Holland