Ocean Isle Beach Police Department

06/01/2026

Happy June 1st!☀️
Summer is here, and the island is starting to get busy with families and friends making memories together.
As you enjoy your time on the island, the Ocean Isle Beach Police Department would like to remind everyone of our local noise ordinance. We want everyone to enjoy the island safely while also being mindful of others.

🔊 Amplified sound from any device is permitted only between the hours of 7:30 AM and 10:00 PM. Outside of these hours, excessive noise disturbances may result in penalties. Per town ordinance "Any sound or combination of sounds which, because of volume or quality, tends to disturb reasonable persons of normal sensitivity or to interfere with normal human activity" (sec22-71).

🚧 Construction activity is permitted only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

This ordinance includes,
• Weddings / Party Houses
• Amplified music in commercial establishments
• Loud vehicles, mechanical, and exhaust-related
• Prolonged noise by pets
• The use of horns or ongoing sirens

⚠️ Penalty for Violation:
First Offense: Civil fine of $1,000
Second Offense: Civil fine of $1,200
Failure to pay fines may result in further penalties.

Thank you for helping keep Ocean Isle Beach safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone this summer! 🚓💙

05/31/2026

🚧Please be advised that NCDOT will be conducting repairs to the pedestrian railing on the Odell Williamson Bridge next week. 🚧
Project length is estimated to be Monday 6/1/26 thru Wednesday 6/3/26. One-lane of the bridge will be closed for the duration of the repair project. Repairs will begin at approximately 9am on Monday morning.
Please expect delays. Updates will be published to Town media if any scheduling changes occur.

🚧Please be advised that NCDOT will be conducting repairs to the pedestrian railing on the Odell Williamson Bridge next week. 🚧

Project length is estimated to be Monday 6/1/26 thru Wednesday 6/3/26. One-lane of the bridge will be closed for the duration of the repair project. Repairs will begin at approximately 9am on Monday morning.

Please expect delays. Updates will be published to Town media if any scheduling changes occur.

05/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Heath family for their generous donation of a new Beach Safety Station at the Monroe Street Beach Access on Ocean Isle Beach in loving memory of David “Papa” Temple. This meaningful contribution will serve our community for years to come. 🌊☀️

Beach Safety Stations provide important life-saving information, rip current warnings and rescue equipment to help keep our residents and visitors safe while enjoying our beautiful shoreline. ‼️(Please call 911 FIRST if you see someone in distress). ‼️

05/22/2026

🚨Left Turn Temporarily Suspended🚨

As we head into our busy summer season, please be advised that to help improve the flow of traffic, left turns onto the Causeway from East Second Street and West Third Street have been temporarily suspended. This change will go into effect starting today and will remain in place through Labor Day weekend.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently for everyone this summer!

05/21/2026

🚔🇺🇸The Ocean Isle Beach Police Department is gearing up for the holiday weekend! As you enjoy your time on the island, we ask that you please keep the following state laws and local ordinances in mind for your safety and the safety of others:

🎆 Fireworks – Fireworks are strictly prohibited on Ocean Isle Beach. The use and/or possession of fireworks may result in criminal charges and fines.

🚗 Driving While Impaired / Boating While Impaired – Impaired driving and boating puts everyone at risk and may result in criminal charges. Please plan ahead and designate a sober driver.

🚸 Eyes on the Road – Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to stay alert, especially in the business district along Causeway Drive. Please use designated crosswalks, and drivers, slow down and watch for pedestrians.

🛺LSVs (Golf Carts) – Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) must be properly registered with the DMV and display a license plate. Operators must possess a valid driver’s license, and LSVs may only be operated on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less.

🔒 Seat Belts & Child Safety Seats – Seat belt laws are strictly enforced for all vehicles and LSVs. Children must be properly secured in an age- and weight-appropriate child safety restraint.

🅿️ Paid Parking – Paid parking is in effect daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is operated by Surfcast. Vehicles may only park in designated areas marked by signage. For more information, visit the Town’s website.

🔊 Noise Ordinance – The Town’s Noise Ordinance is in effect daily. Please be mindful of amplified sound, loud music, mufflers, and gatherings. Violations may result in fines up to $1,000.

🐾 Dogs on the Beach – Dogs are permitted on the beach strand through May 24th. Beginning May 25th, dogs are not allowed on the beach strand between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Until Labor Day, September 7th, 2026. Remember, dogs must remain on a leash at all times!

🏖️ Beach Equipment & Sea Turtle Protection – Personal beach equipment must remain at least 10 feet from sea turtle nests and dune vegetation and must be removed daily by 7:00 p.m. Items may not be stored in the dunes. Please help us protect our natural resources by staying off the dunes.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend here on Ocean Isle Beach! Thank you for your cooperation. For all emergencies or immediate assistance, please call 911.

05/20/2026

Yesterday, Officers Britt and McLamb responded to a call about a small but mighty gator enjoying some sun in the PVA of Coastal Pools off Beach Drive! 🐊☀️

After a quick response, the gator was safely captured and relocated to a safer, more suitable spot to continue soaking up the sunshine! 💙

Reminder: If you spot wildlife in an unusual place, please call the PD at 910-579-4221 and avoid approaching it.

05/18/2026

DATE CHANGE!!!! (As of 5/18/26 at 10:45am) The moving contractor just informed the Town of this modification due to a logistics conflict on their end.

🚧IMPORTANT TRAFFIC INFO - OIB BRIDGE🚧 (Please share 📩)

🏠A house moving is scheduled for this week. The house will be moved in two sections, with the anticipated dates being Wednesday (May 20th) and Thursday (May 21st) beginning at 9:00AM. We anticipate a bridge closure from approximately 9am-10:30am both days. Please expect delays and plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience!

05/14/2026

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, this special day recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty.

Statement from Governor Stein
“We ask law enforcement officers to run toward danger when the rest of us might flee, and today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. We owe them a debt that we can never adequately repay, but we can offer them and their families our praise and gratitude – and to value the profession like it deserves.”

05/12/2026

Today the Brunswick County Fraternal Order of Police presented a plaque in memory of Chief Pritchard who passed away. We would like to thank the Town of Ocean Isle Beach and OIBPD Chief Bellamy for the opportunity to Present this at a Town Hall Meeting.

05/12/2026

Thank you to Hawthorne at Ocean Isle for treating us to a delicious lunch! We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our department and community! 💙