Elkin Police Department

05/05/2026

***Update***
Subjects have been identified. Thanks to everyone who assisted.

The Elkin Police Department is seeking information on the identity of these two individuals in connection with an ongoing investigation.
If you can identify the individuals, please contact Lieutenant Sanders at 336-258-8911, or you can respond in Facebook Messenger.
Thank you.

04/29/2026

Make plans to join us June 26th.

04/20/2026

Immediate opening. Come join our team!
The Elkin Police Department is currently accepting applications for a position in our Telecommunications division. This position will be a night shift schedule, 7pm to 7am, with the potential to go to daytime.

Benefits include:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- 11 Paid Holidays, plus 1 Personal day each year
- Paid time off and Sick time
- Use of Town Recreation Facilities and Programs

If interested, stop by for an application or contact us at 226 N. Bridge St.Elkin NC 28621 or call (336)-258-8910

04/18/2026

Opperation Medicine Drop!!Come out to Elkin Walmart today from 10am until 2pm and see Officer Brooks and turn over any old medications that you need to dispose of. Please no needles or liquid medications.

04/12/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second full week of April to honor 911 dispatchers for their critical, life-saving work. In 2026, this week is celebrated from April 12-18, highlighting the professionals who serve as the first link in the emergency response chain.

The Police Officers of the Elkin Police Department know all to well the important job that our Telecommunicators have. And we are very grateful to have some of the best in the business.
Thank you very much Melissa Coe, Amanda Bryant, Valerie Layne Bledsoe, Shaina Harris, Matt Moose DeHaan. Know that we appreciate the awesome job that you do!

04/08/2026

The Elkin Police Department in Elkin North Carolina is taking applications for our Patrol Division. This position is for a Patrol Officer II (Corporal). Work schedule is a 12 hours shift, and be on a modified DuPont schedule. Benefits include 11 paid holidays plus 1 personal day each year, Health insurance paid by the town, 401K, Take home vehicle, Use of recreational facilities, Annual leave and sick time, as well as other benefits. The hiring range will be based on training and experience. If interesting in applying, please come by and pick up a hiring packet at the Police department located at 226 North Bridge St.

03/27/2026

03/18/2026

🚨 SCAM STOPPED IN ITS TRACKS — GREAT WORK BY ALERT CITIZENS & OFFICERS! 🚨
On the morning of March 17, 2026, the Elkin Police Department responded to a report of a potential scam involving a local resident and their family members.
A caller posing as an “FBI agent” attempted to convince the victim to withdraw $15,500 in cash, claiming it needed to be “protected” from suspicious bank activity. The victim was then instructed to deposit the money into an account — and when that failed, to place the cash in a mailbox for pickup.
Thankfully, a vigilant family member acting as Power of Attorney stepped in and contacted our department before any money was lost.
👮‍♂️ Officers quickly coordinated with the victim, advising them not to place any money in the mailbox but to continue communicating with the suspect while officers monitored the area.
Shortly after, a black SUV was spotted nearby, matching the suspect’s anticipated pickup attempt. When the occupants observed law enforcement in the area, the driver made a U-turn in the roadway in an apparent attempt to avoid interaction with officers. The vehicle was then stopped by Sergeant Blackburn and Corporal Cave, who were already positioned nearby.
💥 What officers discovered:
• Large amounts of cash
• Banking card
• Two fi****ms
• Ma*****na and drug paraphernalia
🚔 Outcome:
Six individuals from Florida were taken into custody and charged with:
• Conspiracy to Commit False Pretense
• Concealed Weapon Violations
• Possession of Ma*****na
All suspects were transported to the Surry County Detention Center under secured bond.
👏 We want to recognize the outstanding work of Sergeant Blackburn, Corporal Cave, and Lt. Detective Hall, along with the assistance of the Jonesville Police Department and Surry County Sheriff’s Office.
⚠️ REMEMBER:
Law enforcement agencies will NEVER ask you to withdraw or transfer money to “protect” your funds. If you receive a suspicious call:
• Hang up immediately
• Do NOT send money
• Contact your local police department
💙 This case is a perfect example of how awareness, quick thinking, and teamwork can stop criminals in their tracks.

03/02/2026

Always here for the safety of the community.

02/10/2026

We would like to welcome Patrol Officer Shaun Read to our department. Shaun is a 2022 graduate of Surry Community College's BLET program, and served with the Iredell County Sheriff's office since 2020.