Rye, NH Police Department

06/03/2026

🐻 BLACK BEAR ALERT 🐻

The Rye Police Department has received reports of black bears in town. Please use caution and give bears plenty of space if you encounter one.

✅ Bring bird feeders inside or remove them temporarily
✅ Secure trash cans and store them indoors when possible
✅ Keep a close eye on children and pets when outdoors
✅ Never approach, feed, or attempt to photograph a bear at close range

New Hampshire Fish & Game is aware of the sightings and is monitoring the situation.

Black bears are generally shy and will usually move away from people, but they can become accustomed to food sources left outside. Helping to eliminate attractants is the best way to encourage bears to move on naturally.

If you see a bear, remain calm, keep your distance, and allow it a clear path to leave the area.

Stay alert and help keep both our community and wildlife safe.

05/30/2026

🚨 🚓 UPDATE: South Road is now open!
SOUTH ROAD CLOSURE: Due to a tree on wires, South Road is now closed in the area of #702 with no ETA for reopening. We are currently waiting on Eversource to evaluate. Please avoid the area and use caution out there! We will update this post when the road is reopened.

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

🐾☀️ BEACH DAYS ARE FOR EVERYONE ☀️🐾

As the summer season kicks off, here’s a reminder about our town beach dog regulations:

📅 From the Saturday before Memorial Day (5/23) until the Saturday after Labor Day (9/12):
🚫 Dogs are prohibited on town beaches between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

🌲 Please also remember:
🚫 Dogs are NOT allowed in state parks at any time, day or night.

We love our four-legged friends and appreciate everyone helping keep our beaches safe, clean, and enjoyable for all residents and visitors. 🐶❤️

If you’re heading out with your pup, be sure to look for pet-friendly areas and always clean up after your dog. 🦴🐾

Thank you for your cooperation and have a safe, fun summer!

05/13/2026

The Rye Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Harmon family who stopped by with such thoughtful gifts for our department. Your kindness and support mean more than you know. We’re grateful to serve a community that shows up for its officers in such a meaningful way, especially during police week. Thank you for helping make this week feel appreciated.

05/11/2026

Sunday May 10th marked the beginning of 2026. National Police Week is observed this year during the week of May 10th - May 16th. During this week, we remember all our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties.

“In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.”



The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

05/10/2026

The members of the Rye Police Department would like to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! We get to celebrate you once a year, but know that we always hold you in our hearts and would not be able to be who we are without all you! Thank you to each and every one of you special people who someone calls Mom!

05/03/2026

This morning Sunday May 3, 2026, the Wallis Sands Half Marathon will be taking place in town. Race activities are starting and ending at Wallis Sands State Park. Runners will be on the roadways begining at 8AM. The route travels down Ocean Blvd to Perkins Rd to Central Rd to Washington Rd to Brackett Rd to Pioneer Rd to Ocean Blvd. While on Ocean Blvd, the runners will be traveling against traffic. Please be patient and drive safely. Officers will be out at various locations to assist with traffic and runners.

05/01/2026

🚨🚙 SPRING is here, which means beach season is right around the corner! Beach permit parking is in effect starting today, May 1st, and will remain enforced until October 1st. Signs are up at ALL permit parking areas in town. If you are a resident, please ensure you purchase your 2026 beach sticker (all previous years are void) and affix it to your vehicle before heading to the beach permit areas. Please note that permits are only for purchase by Rye residents/property owners. They can be purchased at the Town Hall Annex on Washington Rd. Please ensure your permit is affixed to your rear windshield in the lower, left-hand corner. Should you have a convertible or removable top vehicle, you do run the risk of receiving a ticket if it is not visible to parking staff! Any vehicle without a permit will be subject to ticketing.🚨🚙

04/24/2026

🚨 Paving will continue throughout next week. Please seek alternate routes as needed ⚠️