Roxboro Police Department

01/28/2026

Citizens Police Academy is cancelled tomorrow night. All attendees should check their email for further information on rescheduling for this week.

01/03/2026

Roxboro Police Department will be holding its 16th session of the Citizen’s Police Academy! It is slated to begin January 15th and will continue every Thursday from 6-9 pm for 11 weeks. All participants get to learn about all aspects of law enforcement, specifically tuned to policing in Roxboro. The course is free and a meal is provided each week by previous graduates of the program. Applications to attend can be picked up at the Police Department, or can be emailed directly to you. Let us know if you are interested, or if you have any questions. Contact Captain Chris Dickerson for further information at [email protected]

10/21/2025

Are you having fun at the State Fair? We are!

Every year, some of our officers attend the State Fair working in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Safe City to promote safe driving, and educating the public on the dangers of texting while driving and drunk driving.

If you are at the State Fair, swing by the Safe City and say hi to your hometown officers.

Thank you to Corporal Franklin, Officer Gachuzo and Officer Hunt for fun awareness to promote traffic safety!

10/10/2025

07/22/2025

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05/08/2025

Roxboro Police is requesting information regarding the whereabouts of Ariel Patrice Lunsford (Holloway), 30 years old, from Roxboro. Ms. Lunsford currently has an outstanding order for arrest for disseminating obscene material. Anyone with information is asked to call the Roxboro Police Department at 336-597-8345, or the tip line at 336-322-6072.

04/28/2025

UPDATE ON SHOOTING INVESTIGATION ON MONROE STREET

Demarcus Brown has been taken into custody for attempted first degree murder. He is being held in Person County Jail under no bond. Jadiya Sanford has also been arrested for attempted first degree murder and is being held in Person County Jail under no bond. Adam Woods is still in stable condition. No further information is available at this time.

04/26/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shooting Incident on Monroe Street Under Investigation

Roxboro, NC — April 26, 2025, 2:00 PM

At approximately 1:24 AM on April 26, 2025, officers from the Roxboro Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Monroe Street.

Upon arrival, officers were advised that two people had arrived at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Demarcus Brown, 24 years old, and Adam Woods, 30 years old, both suffered gunshot wounds. Both of them are in stable condition at this time. Detectives arrived on Monroe Street and began processing and collecting evidence. An apartment in the complex was struck from a bullet through a second story wall that nearly hit a juvenile. Two vehicles were also struck from gunfire during the incident. Captain Dickerson stated, “The violence in our city and county has to stop. Detectives and officers are working around the clock to ensure swift action is taken for all of the offenders involved.”

The incident remains under active investigation. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and processing evidence. Demarcus Brown currently has active warrants for attempted first degree murder in relation to this incident. He has not been apprehended at this time. Preliminary information suggests this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the general public.

The Roxboro Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact the department at (336) 599-8345 or submit tips anonymously through the Tip Line at (336) 322-6072.

Additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Contact:
Sgt A.B. Cox
Roxboro Police Department
Phone: (336) 599-8345
Email: [email protected]

04/15/2025

This individual is a suspect in a recent larceny. If anyone recognizes him, please contact Lt. Howe at (336) 599-8345.

03/20/2025

See below information about the "Wall that Heals" coming to Roxboro!