Forest City Police Department

09/05/2026

⚡️ Gotta catch ’em all… apparently that includes FCPD! 🚔

Our officers ran into Pikachu at the toy and collectibles show at the Tri-City Mall today, and after a brief investigation, he was taken into custody for battery. 😂⚡️

Fortunately, Pikachu was cooperative, posed for a few pictures, and was released without further incident. Just another day keeping Forest City safe—one Pokémon at a time! 👮‍♂️⚡️

09/02/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

The Forest City Police Department is warning citizens about a phishing scam currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the Town of Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment.

In this scam, the sender uses legitimate-looking application information and requests payment by wire transfer. The attached example even includes an invoice demanding a $4,800 payment by wire transfer.

This email is a scam. The Town of Forest City will not contact citizens in this manner or request that fees be paid through a wire transfer.

One of the easiest ways to spot a suspicious email is to check the sender's email address. The fraudulent message was sent from:

[email protected]

Official Town of Forest City email addresses will end in .com.

If you receive an unexpected email requesting payment, do not reply, click links, open attachments, or send money. If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the Town of Forest City directly using a known phone number before taking any action.

The attached image is a copy of the fraudulent invoice with personal information redacted.

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

“448 WHOLE LOTTA WEIGHT” — CASE UPDATE

“448 WHOLE LOTTA WEIGHT” — CASE UPDATE


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Two defendants connected to the “448 Whole Lotta Weight” investigation have been sentenced to a combined nearly 29 years in prison for fentanyl-related offenses.


On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Keanthony Cavion Lowrance of Forest City, NC, was sentenced to a minimum of 18.75 years in state prison for two counts of Trafficking Fentanyl.


On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Ricketta Ann Twitty of Bostic, NC, was sentenced in Asheville to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


These sentences are the result of strong investigative work and cooperation between the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF), Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and Forest City Police Department.


We also thank the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina for their work in prosecuting these cases

08/08/2026

Happy Law Enforcement Civilian Employee Appreciation Day!

​Today, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office gives a heartfelt thank you to all of our dedicated civilian employees. From administrative staff and records specialists to support personnel, your hard work behind the scenes keeps our agency running smoothly and helps keep our community safe every single day.

​We appreciate everything you do for Rutherford County! 💙

07/30/2026

Congratulations to Detective Sergeant Hopper, Sergeant Meade, and Senior Police Officer Killeen on completing 300 hours of training to earn the Blue Ridge Community College Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate.

In addition, Detective Sergeant Hopper completed another 300 hours of specialized training to earn the Death Investigations Certificate.

We are proud of their commitment to professional development and to serving the Forest City community.

07/20/2026

The Forest City Police Department is proud to congratulate Mark McCracken and K-9 Thor on recently receiving the North American Police Work Dog Association Exceptional Service Award.

This prestigious recognition honors their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service. Mark and K-9 Thor’s commitment to the K-9 profession and the citizens of Forest City has made a lasting impact on our department and community.

Please join us in congratulating Mark McCracken and K-9 Thor on this well-deserved honor. We are proud to have them as part of the Forest City Police Department family!

07/08/2026

07/03/2026

The administrative offices at Forest City Police Department will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Should you need to speak with an officer, please call the Rutherford County Central Communications at (828) 286-2911 or 911 if you have an emergency.