Carteret County Sheriff's Office

06/10/2026

Putting our K9 Unit to work today with some short training. 🐾

Staying sharp, building skills, and keeping our team ready to serve. Always proud of the hard work from both our handlers and their K9 Partners!

06/05/2026

Drug Task Force Arrest Cove City Man for Trafficking
Methamphetamine

On June 2, 2026, Craven County Deputies arrested Franklin Howard Watson, 61, of NC Highway 55 West Cove City, N.C. as the result of an on-going investigation by the Neuse River Narcotics Task Force into the distribution of illegal narcotics.

During the investigation, over 28 grams of methamphetamine and 45 guns were seized including several that were modified illegally.

Watson is charged with two felony counts of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a weapon of mass destruction.

Watson is being held in the Craven County Confinement Facility.

The Drug Taskforce includes the Craven County Sheriff's Office, Carteret County Sheriff's Office, Pamlico County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations & New Bern Police Department.

The investigation is on-going and more charges are expected.

06/04/2026

You’ll see us put our new boat to work throughout the Big Rock Tournament. This would not be possible without the support from the Big Rock Foundation.

Good Luck to all the Ladies and Gentlemen – we hope everyone has a safe and successful tournament.

🎣 TIGHT LINES!

05/29/2026

Today marks the end of an era as we say goodbye to our Sheriff on his final day in office. Thank you for your years of service, your guidance, and the legacy you leave behind. Wishing you nothing but the best in this next chapter - you've certainly earned it!

Congratulations Asa B. Buck, III on your Retirement!

05/29/2026

05/18/2026

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨

We want to remind everyone that the Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you to request money for any reason.

If you receive a call claiming you missed jury duty, have a bench warrant or any other type of warrant and are asked to pay money to avoid arrest – it is a scam.

DO NOT provide any financial information

05/15/2026

A Big Thank you to Farm Bureau for providing lunch to our Office in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, with delicious food from Social Q BBQ.

Your generosity and support mean so much as we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. We truly appreciate you thinking of our Team on such a meaningful day.

05/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Methamphetamine Dealer Arrested Near Local Schools Following Search Warrant Ex*****on

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Biskup on completing the Administrative Leadership Program!

04/29/2026

We are proud to recognize and congratulate Our Deputies on their well-earned Promotions!

Captain Ryan Pittman
1st Lieutenant Chris Kuzynski
Major James McClenny