Union County Sheriff's Office, Monroe, NC

09/27/2026

UPDATE THE ROAD IS OPENED

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TRAFFIC ALERT

Currently deputies are actively working a crash at Billy Howey Road and Waxhaw Indian Trail Road.

We ask you to please stay clear of the area or expect a significant delay. We are expecting the road to be closed for approximately an hour due to this incident.

We will update this post when the road is reopened please share to reach as many as possible who may be affected by the traffic.

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Monroe Fire Department and Safe Kids/ Communities of Union County for Seat Check Saturday!

Join us today at Monroe Aquatic Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car seat safety technicians will be available to check your seats and help keep your children safe.

Every ride, every time—make sure your children are properly restrained in a car seat!

09/25/2026

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE BADGE

Behind every investigation is a team working to uncover the facts.

At the Union County Sheriff’s Office, our Crime Lab uses science, technology, and specialized analysis to help detectives and deputies connect evidence to cases and provide answers for victims and their families.

Our Crime Lab is accredited in four key areas. Here’s a look at the work completed so far this year:

• Blood Alcohol Analysis: 161 cases
• Blood Drug Analysis: 81 cases
• Seized Drug Analysis: 275 cases, with 474 drug items tested
• Friction Ridge Analysis: 107 cases, including 1,560 latent lifts reviewed

Our Crime Lab also plays an important role in processing digital evidence, with 204 digital cases handled so far this year, including:
• 283 cellphones
• 57 media devices
• 53 computers

From a fingerprint left behind at a crime scene to evidence recovered during an investigation, the science behind the badge plays a critical role in uncovering the truth.

We appreciate the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our Crime Lab team and the important role they play in keeping Union County safe.

09/24/2026

Late-Night Wesley Chapel Assault Leads to Felony Arrest

Deputies responded to the 6100 block of Pumpernickel Lane in Wesley Chapel earlier this week in reference to a disturbance. While deputies were on their way, they were notified that a knife was involved and that multiple people had been cut and were bleeding.

Deputies arrived shortly after and secured the scene. A male victim sustained a laceration to his face, while a female on scene sustained a laceration to her hand.
The offender, Chantrell Ross, had left the area prior to deputies’ arrival. While searching for Ross, deputies located him walking back toward the residence covered in blood. He was taken into custody without incident.

Following the investigation, Ross was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He remains housed at the Union County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.

Both victims were treated for their injuries and are expected to make a full recovery.

09/24/2026

UCSO Celebrates Union County Senior Citizens

Earlier this week, Sheriff Eddie Cathey welcomed nearly 600 attendees from across Union County to our 29th Annual Senior Fraud Luncheon.

Guests had the opportunity to learn helpful tips and emerging trends from our Criminal Investigations Bureau to help them recognize scams, protect their personal information, and avoid becoming victims of fraud.

Congressman Mark Harris joined us as the keynote speaker, offering encouraging words to our seniors and sharing updates from Washington. We appreciate him taking the time to be part of this special event and connecting with members of our community.

A special thank you goes to the Union County Sheriff’s Office Foundation for their generous financial contributions and continued support. So many of our events would not be possible without their commitment to our community.

Thank you to all our volunteers, vendors, and participants who helped make this event such a success!

09/22/2026

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Multi-Agency Investigation

Union County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Monroe man connected to multiple armed robberies in Union County and Rockingham.

Detectives began investigating a gray Toyota Camry believed to have been used in multiple robberies. Surveillance footage from a Rockingham robbery allowed the Rockingham Police Department to identify the vehicle’s tag, providing detectives with a key lead in the investigation.

Through surveillance footage and other evidence, detectives linked Scottavais Hailey to the armed robberies at Wingstop and Indian Trail To***co and V**e, as well as a robbery in Rockingham.

On September 22, detectives with the Union County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe Police Department, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, executed a search warrant at Hailey’s Monroe residence. Additional evidence was seized further linking Hailey to the robberies.

Hailey was arrested and transported to the Union County Detention Center.
He has been charged with four counts of Armed Robbery, Second-Degree Kidnapping, 2 counts of Possession of a Fi***rm by a Felon, Larceny of a Fi***rm, Assault on a Female, RDO and Discharge of a Fi***rm into an Occupied Dwelling.

He is being held on a No Bond Currently.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office thanks the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Monroe Police Department, and Rockingham Police Department for their assistance in this investigation and successful arrest of Scottavais Hailey.

09/22/2026

WEDDINGTON HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE

The investigation has been completed, and the reported threat was deemed not credible.

Schools are now being dismissed. We want to thank everyone who responded and assisted during this incident, as well as parents and the community for their patience and cooperation while deputies worked to verify the information.

Please continue to avoid spreading unverified information and rely on official sources for updates.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a call regarding Weddington High School.

We understand this is dismissal time, and our deputies are actively checking the situation. Once we verify the information and determine it is safe to do so, we will release the school as well as surrounding schools for dismissal

We ask everyone to remain calm and please do not spread unverified information. We will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

09/21/2026

Earlier today, Sheriff Eddie Cathey welcomed a new employee to the Union County Sheriff’s Office family during a brief ceremony. Surrounded by family members and fellow UCSO employees, Landon Carey took his oath of office as he officially began his new role with the agency.

Detention Officer Carey was sworn in and will be assigned to the Detention Center, where he will play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the facility.

We are excited to see what the future holds for him and look forward to watching him grow in his new role with the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek top candidates to join our growing agency. If you are at least 20 years old and interested in starting a career in law enforcement, we encourage you to review our employee benefits and submit an application using the link below.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsheriff