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06/14/2026

🐻 BEAR AWARENESS NOTICE 🐻

Yes, that's a bear!!

The Statesville Police Department is aware of a black bear in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area and is monitoring the situation. While seeing a bear within the city limits may be surprising, black bears are found throughout North Carolina and occasionally wander into developed areas.

At this time, the bear has not shown any aggressive behavior and appears to be doing what bears do – wandering around and looking for its next stop.

If you see the bear:

🐻 Keep a safe distance.
🐻 Do not approach, feed, or attempt to interact with it.
🐻 Keep children and pets away from the animal.
🐻 Give the bear plenty of space and allow it to move away naturally.
🐻 Resist the urge to take a close-up selfie.

If the bear appears aggressive or poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911.

Thank you for helping us keep both residents and wildlife safe. We would prefer this bear's visit to end with it wandering back into the woods – not becoming a social media influencer!

City of Statesville NC

06/12/2026

This summer, 10 students from Northview Academy are participating in a new mentoring program led by Statesville Police Department School Resource Officers Shannon Finis and Dakota Brannon.

Through 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, students are building:
🔹Character
🔹Confidence
🔹Leadership skills
🔹Positive connections

During Week 1, students explored teamwork, perseverance, kindness, and bravery through hands-on activities, physical challenges, and lessons led by mentors from the Travis Manion Foundation's Character Does Matter program.

They also began planning a community service project that will benefit veterans in our community.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 is about helping students recognize their strengths, build confidence, and discover the tools they need to succeed both in school and in life.

We're excited to share their journey throughout the summer!

🔗 Read the full Week 1 update or learn more about the program, linked below.

06/11/2026

🚔Save the Date for Fun!

Join the Statesville Police Department for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and community connection!

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 11a-1p
📍 Summit Village Community Center
🚨 This event is focused on serving and connecting with our senior community, but all are welcome to attend.

Community Fun Days are a great opportunity to meet SPD officers. Attendees will also enjoy free food, music, games, community resources, and fellowship with neighbors and friends.

🔗Learn more about this + all upcoming SPD events linked below.

06/10/2026

Looking for a new opportunity!? 👇

🔁 Repost from the City of Statesville NC

💼 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The City of Statesville NC is now hiring a 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞).

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Statesville Police Department
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: June 15, 2026, or until filled
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/3S44HfP

This position is responsible for performing sensitive and confidential clerical and administrative work maintaining police department records; responsible for preparing, processing, and retrieving police records, data, and reports while observing and enforcing strict security regulations and procedures; responsible for interacting with city and court system personnel, other law enforcement agencies, the media, and the public.

06/09/2026

🔒 Small actions can make a big difference when it comes to community safety.

In recognition of 𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the Statesville Police Department is sharing practical ways residents can help prevent firearm-related accidents, thefts, and violence. From securely storing fi****ms to reporting suspicious activity, everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞
Responsible firearm ownership is one of the most effective ways to help prevent accidents, thefts, and unauthorized access to fi****ms. Whether you own one firearm or several, taking simple precautions can protect your family and your community.
🔹 Secure Fi****ms When Not in Use
🔹Practice Responsible Firearm Ownership

Community awareness is another important part of keeping Statesville safe. If you observe suspicious activity, threats of violence, illegal firearm possession, or other concerning behavior, reporting it promptly can help law enforcement respond appropriately and potentially prevent dangerous situations.

City of Statesville NC residents can stop by Statesville Police Department for a FREE gun lock. (Monday thru Friday from 8a-5p at 330 S Tradd St.)

🔗 Read more on 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑮𝒖𝒏 𝑽𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 in our Community, linked below.

06/05/2026

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On May 28, 2026, investigators with the Statesville Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of Valley Street to follow up on a welfare check involving a juvenile.

Prior to responding, investigators received an anonymous tip alleging narcotics were being kept inside the residence and that the juvenile may be in danger. Investigators coordinated with the Iredell County Department of Social Services (DSS), and DSS personnel responded to the residence alongside investigators.

Upon arrival, investigators made contact with the resident and father of the juvenile, identified as Dylan Matthew Truitt, 23, of Statesville.

While at the residence, investigators observed drug paraphernalia and an unsecured firearm that was readily accessible to the juvenile. Based on the evidence observed, investigators obtained and executed a search warrant for the residence.

During the ex*****on of the search warrant, investigators recovered multiple fi****ms, approximately 27.3 grams of co***ne, and various items of drug paraphernalia.

🔗 Read the full press release, linked below.

06/02/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤

Work continues to progress on both the Statesville Police Department Expansion and the adjacent Parking Garage. A construction fence screen has been installed around the site to improve appearance and enhance safety.

At the Parking Garage, parking space striping has been completed on all levels except the lower level. The second elevator is expected to be delivered this week, and the overall garage project remains on track for completion in July.

At the Police Department Expansion, exterior walls have been installed and sheathed, while interior wall framing is underway. HVAC installation continues, with approximately 60% to 65% of the ductwork now in place. Electrical crews are continuing preparation for rough-in work throughout the building.

Construction of the new Police Department Call Center is nearing completion. HVAC technicians are onsite installing heating and air units and completing rough-in work. Overhead electrical rough-in is nearly complete, and the call center is expected to be finished within the next one to two weeks.

🔗 Learn more about this project, linked below.

05/26/2026

🎓 Congratulations to two of our SPD Junior Ambassadors on graduating from Statesville High School!

Andrea Ayala will be attending Cape Fear Community College, and Tiffany Dubon will be attending East Carolina University this fall.

Both students have been actively involved in school organizations, leadership programs, and the SPD Junior Ambassadors program throughout their high school careers.

We are proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.

Congratulations, Andrea and Tiffany! 🎉

05/22/2026

The Statesville Police Department is proud to welcome two new officers following last night’s Mitchell Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduation ceremony.

Please join us in welcoming Officer Alexander Johnson and Officer Logan Wilson to the SPD family.

Officer Wilson was also recognized for earning the Highest GPA in the class and the Highest State Exam Score.

“We are extremely proud of Officers Johnson and Wilson for completing the BLET program and beginning their careers with the Statesville Police Department,” said Chief David Onley. “The dedication and work ethic they demonstrated throughout the academy speaks volumes about their character and commitment to serving our community.”

Congratulations to the entire Mitchell Community College BLET graduating class, and we wish all graduates a safe and successful career in law enforcement.

05/21/2026

🏘️ 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 is a crime prevention program that encourages the active participation of Statesville residents in partnership with the Statesville Police Department.

Led by Crime Prevention Officer Chan Austin, the program is designed to educate residents on simple, effective crime prevention techniques and to share information about crime trends within their neighborhoods. Neighborhood Watch strengthens communication between the community and law enforcement while empowering residents to look out for one another.

If you’re interested in starting or joining a 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 in your area, we’re here to help! Learn more about how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/4ucL8AS

Together, we can make Statesville safer - one neighborhood at a time. 💙

Address

330 S Tradd Street
Statesville, NC
28677

Telephone

+17048783406

Website

https://police.statesvillenc.net/

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