Elizabethtown Police Department

04/13/2026

Update: Thank you everyone for your help. The individual has been identified.

We are asking for the public’s help in identifying this individual. Please contact EPD at 910-862-3125 and reference case -0154.

04/08/2026

Thank you East Bladen and West Bladen High Schools for allowing Elizabethtown Police Department to participate in your 2026 Career Fair. This is the second year we have been invited and it is always a pleasure seeing your staff and students.

04/08/2026

We would like to introduce part of our team to you. Officer Smith who has been with us for 6 months, Officer Morilla started in December of 2025, Officer Martin who has come back to us who has over 6 years, and Officer Beard who started March of 2026.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Attention Elizabethtown residence in the area of Poplar st, swanzy st, and MLK neighborhoods Water service maybe off in next 30 minutes. A repair is being made at this time and we hope to complete the repair within 2 hours. Boil water in affect next 48 hours.

01/26/2026

Fraudulent text messages are being sent that appear to be from Duke Energy, but they are not.

If you receive one like the screenshot below, do not respond or click any links. Please share to help protect others.

We are aware of a scam targeting utility customers claiming they will be impacted by a scheduled power outage.

This message did not come from Duke Energy.

Customers should avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from businesses or individuals they do not know, and they should contact Duke Energy, at 1-800-777-9898 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., directly to discuss their account or visit company communications channels for the latest updates.

More information
• X: , and
• Facebook: facebook.com/DukeEnergy
• Website: www.duke-energy.com

Duke Energy will communicate grid conditions through its official communication channels.

Example of a scam text message:

12/14/2025

If you can identify this individual please call the Elizabethtown Police Department at 910-862-3125.

11/28/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Barefoot Brew for quickly helping us spread the word about our runaway child. Bo responded with an immediate “YES” when we asked for help. We truly appreciate your support and dedication to our community.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all emergency personnel and first responders. While the world gathers around their tables, you stand watch, keeping our communities safe. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication mean more than words can express. Today and every day, please know that your service does not go unnoticed. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

11/26/2025

Team Work!!

11/25/2025

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
The Elizabethtown Police Department (and all legitimate agencies) will never call to say you have an arrest warrant or demand payment to avoid arrest.
If you get a call like this, it’s a scam.

Please share this with friends and family—Share to keep Elizabethtown safe! 💙