Hamlet Police Department

Hamlet Police Department We are committed to enhancing the quality of life by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, and maintain order.

The Hamlet Police Department, in partnership with our community, provides impartial, ethical, and professional law enforcement service and protection. Through open communication, we strive to build upon the trust and confidence of our citizens and to all those who may visit, work in, or travel through our Communities. We are committed to protect life, property and improve the quality of life witho

ut prejudice or bias, with respect for the rights of all people, to assure a safe and secure environment for all. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in the City of Hamlet, including its many residents,
businesses and visitors. The purpose of this site is for the dissemination of information; it is not intended to be a public
forum. You may submit your questions and comments in response to our posts, however, please note that this is a moderated site, and the following policy are in effect:

The City reserves the right to delete submissions that contain (1) vulgar language; (2) personal attacks of any kind; (3) offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group (4) posts which are not in the public interest; and

Further, the City reserves the right to delete comments that are (1) spam or include links to other sites; (2) clearly off topic; (3) advocate illegal activity; (4) promote particular services, products, or political organizations; (5) infringe on copyrights or trademarks; or (6) use personally identifiable medical information. We strongly recommend you not share any of your medical information on our pages. Note: The comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the City of Hamlet government or its officers or employees. If you have any questions concerning the operations of this page, please contact the City Manager’s office."

The Special Olympics celebrates inclusion, courage, and the power of perseverance. These athletes give their all and it ...
04/23/2026

The Special Olympics celebrates inclusion, courage, and the power of perseverance. These athletes give their all and it is truly inspiring. Events like this remind us what community is all about!

The Hamlet Police Department would like to give a big thank you to Chief Gillenwater and the Rockingham Police Departmen...
04/21/2026

The Hamlet Police Department would like to give a big thank you to Chief Gillenwater and the Rockingham Police Department for the donation of a drone.

This drone will aide us in investigations, search and rescue, and patrol deployed operations.

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say thank you to Faith Academy Head Start and UCCA Head Start for inviting Sg...
04/15/2026

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say thank you to Faith Academy Head Start and UCCA Head Start for inviting Sgt. Johnson and Ofc. Richardson to read to the students. We had an awesome time with you guys!

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say Happy National Telecommunicators Week to the wonderful and dedicated disp...
04/15/2026

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say Happy National Telecommunicators Week to the wonderful and dedicated dispatchers that keep calm during the storm. We appreciate everything that you do. Thank you!

Happy Easter from the Hamlet Police Department!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Hamlet Police Department!

‼️‼️‼️ATTENTION‼️‼️‼️The new four-way stops along Spring Street are now in effect. A digital board was posted in advance...
03/30/2026

‼️‼️‼️ATTENTION‼️‼️‼️

The new four-way stops along Spring Street are now in effect. A digital board was posted in advance over the past few weeks, and these changes are now being enforced to improve safety in the area. Please slow down and use caution when approaching these intersections. Make sure all vehicles come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Additional traffic control measures are also being implemented. No parking signs will be installed and there will be no street parking allowed along Spring Street.

Officers will be increasing patrols in the area and focusing on education to help ensure everyone is aware of the changes and stays safe.

Thank you,
The Hamlet Police Department

*** Arrest Made in Wednesday’s Hamlet Homicide ***Media Release: Friday, March 27, 2026Hamlet Police Chief James Carsto ...
03/28/2026

*** Arrest Made in Wednesday’s Hamlet Homicide ***

Media Release: Friday, March 27, 2026

Hamlet Police Chief James Carsto announced the arrest of Malik Bryant Wall, 27, of Hamlet, who has been charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Tykeem Amir Ellerbe, 20, of Rockingham, during an incident on Wednesday night.

This investigation underscores the strong collaboration among local law enforcement agencies. Investigators from the Hamlet Police Department and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office worked diligently to identify a suspect and swiftly bring him into custody.

Although an arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The information in this release does not express any opinion regarding guilt. Comments made by private citizens do not represent the official policy or position of these law enforcement agencies.

The Hamlet Police Department and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office do not set bond amounts. Bond decisions are made by judicial officials, such as judges or magistrates, in accordance with N.C. General Statute 15A-532. Several factors are considered when determining bond amounts.

03/26/2026

The Hamlet Police Department, with assistance from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on March 25, 2026. One victim sustained injuries, and a second victim succumbed to their injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Hamlet Police Department or if you would like to remain anonymous, please provide us your tip at www.p3tips.com. Your assistance is vital to this ongoing investigation.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We would like to extend our prayers and condolences to our brothers and sisters in service at the North Carolina Highway...
03/02/2026

We would like to extend our prayers and condolences to our brothers and sisters in service at the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Also, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. and Master Trooper Steven J. Perry.

The Hamlet Police Department felt extra loved on the week of Valentine’s Day! We would like to say THANK YOU to St. Mary...
02/16/2026

The Hamlet Police Department felt extra loved on the week of Valentine’s Day! We would like to say THANK YOU to St. Mary’s Holiness Church and Richmond County Hospice for our delicious food and wonderful goodies!

Please help us in congratulating Sergeant Johnson on his promotion! Sgt. Johnson has been promoted from Corporal to Serg...
02/16/2026

Please help us in congratulating Sergeant Johnson on his promotion! Sgt. Johnson has been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.

Sgt. Johnson has been with the department for 7 years and looks forward to supervising B Shift on Patrol.

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say THANK YOU to Monroe Avenue Elementary School for honoring Officer Jones a...
02/16/2026

The Hamlet Police Department would like to say THANK YOU to Monroe Avenue Elementary School for honoring Officer Jones and Cpl. Lodhi on SRO Appreciation Day!

A school resource officer serves as an imporant bridge between the youth, law enforcement, and the community.

Since School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is this Sunday, we wanted to take a moment to recognize two very special members of our school family who help keep our campus safe each and every day. 💙🚔

A huge thank you to Officer Lohdi and Officer Jones for walking our halls, building positive relationships with our students, and always being a friendly, reassuring presence on campus.

We appreciate your dedication, your partnership, and the care you show our school community. We are grateful for you today and every day!

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Hamlet, NC
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