Laurinburg Police Department

05/16/2026

UPDATE: THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ROBERT SHAW> IF YOU KNOW THE LOCATION OF SHAW YOU CAN CONTACT DET CASTANEDA OR SCOTLAND CRIMESTOPPERS. You could receive a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.

The Laurinburg Police Department is asking for the publics assistance in the identification of the male shown in the photographs. On 05/13/2026 at around 12:45pm, the male in the photograph who appears to be late 40's to late 50's, wearing a black ball cap with a grey color bill, salt and pepper beard and mustache, silver chains, wearing a black t-shirt with the word “RESPECT” on it with white designs, a dark grey hoodie, torn gray jeans and white tennis shoes, stole a financial card from the Nic’s Pic Kwik #7 at 13700 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Laurinburg, NC. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department Det C. Castaneda at 910-276-3211.
You can also contact Scotland Crimestoppers by downloading the free mobile app P3Tips.com, visiting the website www.scotlandcountycs.com or calling 910-266-8146. You can remain anonymous and you could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

05/15/2026

Great Night of Fun, Laughter, food and fellowship in the community.

05/14/2026

BOTH BRENDEN SMITH AND JORDAN SMITH, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, HAVE SURRENDERED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

The Laurinburg Police Department are searching for two individuals reference to the Shooting/Robbery on Roosevelt St, May 13, 2026. The victim in this incident reported that after being contacted to come to the location, the individuals exited from the residence and held him at gunpoint robbing them of jewelry and currency. Based on the victims testimony, the investigation led to the identification and verified by the victim prior to warrants being obtained.
-Brenden Isaiah SMITH, 23yoa of Roosevelt St is wanted for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy, Kidnapping, Weapons violations and Drug Violations.
-Jordan Patrick SMITH, 18yoa of Roosevelt St is wanted for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy, Kidnapping, weapons violations and Drug Violations.

If anyone has information of their whereabouts, you can contact Det Hardee at the Laurinburg Police Department 910-276-3211.
You also can contact Scotland Crimestoppers and submit your anonymous tip by downloading the FREE mobile app P3Tips.com, visiting our website www.scotlandcountycs.com or calling 910-266-8146. You could receive a cash reward if your tip has enough information which leads to an arrest.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All cases are investigated to show facts and false reports will be charged accordingly.

05/11/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY!!!! Come by City Hall to the Laurinburg Police Department to purchase your tickets or scan the QR code on the Flyer. Please help the Scotland Crimestoppers program which is a non-profit organization which only runs on donations and fund raising. These funds are paid to tipsters who contacted in to solve crimes and remove criminals from our communities. Please consider supporting them. If you know Assistant Chief Young or the other coordinators or board members, you know how passionate they are about the program. They cannot do this alone. Please help them today.

05/07/2026

Contact Assistant Chief Young at 910-291-1753 or scan the QR code on they flyer for tickets. This is a pre-sale event and you do not want to miss this great deal of $50 for two comedian shows and a ribeye steak dinner with grilled chicken, baked potato, green beans, side salad, desert, tea, lemonade, water. Support your local Scotland Crimestoppers.

ONE WEEK AWAY!!!! You do not want to miss this. Comedians Kurt Green and Brian Shirley have performed all over the country. Brian Shirley, Actor/Comedian has appeared in short films, Indie Films appeared on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Jan 2021) and worked on the TV Series "Surviving the Cartel" which is on Amazon Prime. Both Kurt Green and Brian Shirley are military veterans. $50 a tickets for two great shows and Ribeye steak dinner. Get your tickets before they are gone. This is a presale event!!
Contact me, Assistant Chief Young at 910-291-1753 or scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets.

05/01/2026

Call Assistant Chief Young at 910-291-1753 for information or tickets. You can scan the QR code on the flyer and purchase your tickets on line. It will be a great night with good food and good time.

TWO WEEKS AWAY!! STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE. SCAN THE QR CODE OR CALL ASSISTANT CHIEF YOUNG AT 910-291-1753 FOR YOUR TICKETS. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!

04/30/2026

On 04/29/2026, Bojangles of Laurinburg, NC delivered dinner to officers of the Laurinburg Police Department to show their appreciation for the service and dedication provided within the City of Laurinburg and the community. The Laurinburg Police Department would like to Thank them for their generosity.

04/22/2026

You don't want to miss this night. Great laughs, great food all right here, downtown Laurinburg at the Honey Hole Bar.

There are still tickets available. If you procrastinate and wait, it might be too late! Get your tickets today!! Scan the QR code below visit the PD or SCSO for tickets

04/21/2026

On April 21, 2026, during the monthly city council meeting, Mayor James Willis sworn in two newest additions to the Laurinburg Police Department, Officer Jaden Williams and Officer Jatique Barnes. Chief Mitch Johnson then presented both officers with their badge. Officer Williams and Officer Barnes are lateral transfers with Officer Williams transferring from Richmond County Sheriffs Office and Officer Barnes from Hoke County Sheriffs Office. Both officers were accompanied by friends and family. Please help the Laurinburg Police Department in welcoming Officer Williams and Officer Barnes to the blue line family.