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A sandbar surveilled
Outer Banks law enforcement agencies' over 40 automated license plate recognition systems record images of all passing vehicular traffic.

Corinne Saunders
Jan 21, 202516 min read


Two fatalities in Hyde County vehicle incident
Two Virginia residents died Friday in an early morning vehicle incident near Swanquarter in mainland Hyde County.

Staff Reports
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Manteo man arrested on second- and third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor charges
Anthony Dewayne Lambert, 32, of Manteo, was arrested Dec. 18 on charges of second-degree and third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 31, 20244 min read


$25 million federal grant will fund wildlife crossings in Dare County to protect red wolves, people
A $25 million Federal Highway Administration grant will fund wildlife crossings to help save "critically endangered" red wolves.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 22, 20244 min read


Father of 2-year-old who died in fiery car collision on bridge in ‘stable condition’
The father of the 2-year-old who died in a fiery fatal vehicle collision last week is expected to recover.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Nags Head bicyclist was member of town planning board, dies of injuries from fire truck collision
The bicyclist involved in a collision with a Town of Nags Head fire truck on Saturday, Dec. 7, died from his injuries on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 16, 20242 min read


2-year-old dies in Thursday car wreck on Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge
A 2-year-old child from Manns Harbor died Thursday after a vehicle collision on the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in Dare County.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Moyock man charged with first-degree murder previously convicted of assaults; was on probation from Dare County for fleeing arrest, possessing stolen motorcycle
The Moyock man charged with first-degree murder on Friday, Dec. 6, has a lengthy history of criminal charges that includes two assaults.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Details scarce in Saturday collision of Nags Head fire truck and bicyclist
A collision involving a Nags Head fire truck and a bicyclist took place Saturday on Highway U.S. 158 (S Croatan Highway).

Corinne Saunders
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Moyock man charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting
A Moyock man is being held with no bond in the Currituck County Detention Center on a first-degree murder charge.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 8, 20242 min read


3 pedestrians and motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after collisions around Thanksgiving on OBX
Three pedestrians and a motorcyclist were hospitalized after two incidents where motor vehicles struck pedestrians on the Outer Banks.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Police: Driver running red light caused four-vehicle Colington intersection Sunday crash
Three high-profile, multi-vehicle accidents in the past three days on the Outer Banks resulted in at least six cars being towed.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Manteo man arrested for stabbing with intent to kill
Dare County Sheriff's Office deputies on Monday arrested Dylan Riggs, an 18-year-old Manteo resident for stabbing with the intent to kill.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Jackie Price released on probation in Manteo following guilty plea to sexual crimes
Jackie Ray Price, 49, pled guilty to multiple felony secret peeping charges in Dare County and was released on a 24-month probation.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Law enforcement investigating swastika made at First Flight High School
A swastika made in the First Flight High School parking lot about two weeks ago remains under investigation.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Shayne Perry takes plea deal for second-degree murder of girlfriend’s father
Shayne Michael Perry, 32, pleaded guilty on Oct. 28 to the second-degree murder of his girlfriend’s father over two years ago.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Maryland woman arrested for attempted murder in Frisco
A Maryland woman was arrested Wednesday evening for attempted first-degree murder in Frisco.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials no longer retiring Dec. 1
Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials will no longer retire Dec. 1, as planned.

Corinne Saunders
Oct 28, 20245 min read


KDH police: Elderly local lost almost whole retirement fund to scammer, public’s help sought
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person in an ongoing scam and larceny investigation.

Corinne Saunders
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Moyock ‘armed barricaded’ situation ‘ended peacefully,’ law enforcement says
A 15-hour “barricaded” situation in Moyock that began Sunday afternoon “ended peacefully” early Monday morning, law enforcement said.

Corinne Saunders
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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