City of Northwest Police Department

City of Northwest Police Department Since 1993, the Northwest Police Department has provided law enforcement services to the people of Northwest, North Carolina.

07/08/2026

🍦🚓 SPOTTED! 🚓🍦


The BCSO Ice Cream Truck has officially been spotted in Sandy Creek… and it’s headed to Northwest next!
If you’re in the area, grab the kids and come see us for a FREE ice cream treat while supplies last! 🍧
This sweet community outreach is made possible with money seized from drug dealers—not taxpayer dollars—putting those funds right back into the neighborhoods we serve.
đź“Ť Next Stop: Northwest
We can’t wait to see you! 💙💛

07/07/2026

On Thursday, July 2, at approximately 8:28 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian on NC 211 in Bladen County, between Elwell Ferry Road and the Columbus County line.

The preliminary investigation indicates an unidentified individual was walking in the eastbound lane of NC 211 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver failed to stop and continued traveling from the scene. The deceased male has not yet been identified.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is asking anyone with information about this collision, the identity of the deceased, or the vehicle involved to contact the State Highway Patrol in Bladen County at (910) 642-7169 during business hours, or dial *HP (47) at any time.

The City of Northwest Police Department wants to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend.
07/02/2026

The City of Northwest Police Department wants to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend.

07/02/2026

đźš” Interested in a career in law enforcement?
Join us for our upcoming Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Information Session to learn more about our August 2026 BLET Program and how you can begin your path toward a rewarding career in public safety.

The Northwest Police Department would like to send our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Deputy Bost and ...
06/26/2026

The Northwest Police Department would like to send our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Deputy Bost and the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Bost made the ultimate sacrifice for his community and will not be forgotten.

06/25/2026

As temperatures rise across North Carolina, remember:
never leave children or pets in a parked car, not even for a minute.

On a 90° day, a vehicle can reach 120° in just 10 minutes.

Check the back seat. Lock your car. If you see a child or pet alone inside, call 911 immediately.

Help prevent tragedy—look before you lock.

06/25/2026

More than five years after Artis Russell Bryant vanished from his Northwest home, state investigators are helping pursue new leads and search for answers. đź”— Link in comments

SCAM ALERT
06/24/2026

SCAM ALERT

06/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: The Northwest Police Department Announces Press Conference Regarding a 2021 Missing Person Case

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 AM

Where: Northwest Police Department - 4889 Vernon Rd NE, Northwest, NC 28451

SBI joins the team in a 5-Year-Old Missing Person Case in Northwest, North Carolina
(NORTHWEST, N.C.) — Authorities and family members are renewing their appeal for information in the disappearance of a 70-year-old man who has been missing for over five years.
Mr. Artis Bryant of Brunswick County was last seen on February 26, 2021, in the town of Northwest. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as an African American male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, dark pants, and black shoes.
According to reports, he was last seen at his residence around 9:00 a.m. on the morning of February 26, 2021. Earlier that morning, he visited Riegelwood Credit Union at approximately 8:00 a.m., then stopped at a gas station where he purchased ci******es, a lighter, and ice cream. He returned to his home at 4032 Northwest Road shortly thereafter.
A family member reported seeing him walk past a room inside the home. When she went to prepare breakfast for him moments later, he was no longer there. Family members immediately began searching nearby locations, including contacting relatives and checking local stores in the area, but he was not found.
Despite ongoing investigative efforts by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and the Northwest Police Department, the case remains unsolved. The Northwest Police Chief has requested the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in continuing to seek any information that may help determine his whereabouts or what may have happened.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office or the Northwest Police Department at 910-540-8914. You may also contact the CUE Center for Missing Persons at (910) 343-1131 or call their 24-hour tip line at (910) 232-1687. All information provided is kept confidential. A $10,000 reward is offered in this case.
Even the smallest detail could help bring answers to this case and closure to the family.

06/04/2026

STATE NEWS: $40K reward offered to find and capture two missing Vance County inmates ⬇️

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4889 Vernon Road NE
Northwest, NC
28451

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