• Sheriff Brian M. Chism

    Sheriff Brian M. Chism

    Welcome to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

    The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office believes in the dignity and worth of all people. It is the duty of our office to safeguard lives and property as well as to protect the innocent from becoming victims of deception and oppression while always respecting the people’s constitutional rights.

    As a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, we are dedicated to providing the safest environment and the highest level of service possible with the goal of improving the quality of life for all citizens of Brunswick County.

    Through innovative leadership and a partnership with those whom we serve, we are dedicated, capable and well prepared to enforce all laws, deter criminal activity, protect and serve the citizenry and maintain order.

Latest News & Highlights

Detectives Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

****UPDATE**** Zachariah Bay has been located and taken into custody by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. On 12/09/2015 at approximately 12pm, Bay robbed at gun point, the Family Dollar store located at 10215 Beach Drive in Calabash and fled the store with cash.  Within approximately one hour, detectives with the … Read More

Jury Duty Scam Alert

Jury management staff will never contact you by phone or email or ask for Social Security Numbers, Credit Card Numbers or any other sensitive information. Do not give out information over the phone or by email to anyone who contacts you claiming to be with law enforcement or the judicial … Read More

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