Changes in NC Firearms Laws
On August 5, 2015 Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 562, Amend Firearm Laws, into law. This bill makes a number of changes to North Carolina’s firearms laws, to include changes in the way sheriffs evaluate and process pistol purchase permits. As sheriffs, we have attempted to implement these changes … Read More
Drug Enforcement Unit Warning Community of Potentially Deadly Heroin Doses
Over the past week, the BCSO Drug Enforcement Unit has conducted multiple heroin investigations. During those investigations, bags were found which contained heroin and an unknown and dangerous substance mixed within the product. These investigations indicate that the unknown substance can and will cause experienced users to overdose. Without immediate … Read More
BCSO Detectives Searching for Man Who Robbed Dollar General in Leland
Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed the Dollar General store located at 1758 Mount Misery Road in Leland. The incident occurred this evening at approximately 6:40. A white male, approximately 6’0″ – 6’2″ and 200 pounds wearing … Read More
Sheriff Ingram to Host Town Hall Meetings
Sheriff John Ingram and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a series of “Town Hall” meetings throughout Brunswick County over the next several months. These meetings aim to give citizens a chance to voice any concerns within their communities with regard to crime and safety, and the growing … Read More
BCSO Arrest Two on Heroin Charges
Agents with the the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, along with the Special Operations Unit, arrested two men this week in separate incidents involving heroin. Michael Anthony Marek, 29, of Tylers Cove Way in Leland, was charged on 10/28 with PWIMSD heroin, selling heroin, and possession of drug … Read More
BCSO Unsolved Case Unit Looking to Find Answers in John and Jane Doe Cases
The Unsolved Case Unit of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to answer three questions about the two individuals in the attached photos: Who were they? What happened to them? Why weren’t they reported missing? Jane Doe’s partially decomposed body was found by hunters on December … Read More
BCSO Announces Free System to Inventory Property
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to use a free online system that will help keep track of personal property in the event of theft or loss. ReportIt, found at www.reportit.leadsonline.com, is a free, secure online service that allows citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, electronics … Read More
Second Amendment Statement
To: The citizens of Brunswick County, North Carolina The State of North Carolina The United States of America Recently I have received a number of inquiries regarding my position on the second amendment of the Constitution. As Sheriff of Brunswick County, I took an oath to support and defend the … Read More
Sex Offender App
The NC Dept of Justice has released an iphone app designed to offer the public a quick way to find registered sex offenders who live in North Carolina. This app is part of the Attorney General’s mission to protect and inform the citizens of North Carolina. The app allows the … Read More
