Selma Police Department

05/11/2026

“Move Over” Awareness Week (May 11-17)

🚨➡️ Move Over. It’s the Law.

When you see emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside:

⚠️ Move over to the next lane
⬇️ If you can’t, slow down
👀 Stay alert

This simple action protects officers, first responders, and other drivers.

05/09/2026

🚔 Congratulations to Sgt. R. Raetz! 🚔

The Selma Police Department is proud to recognize Sgt. R. Raetz for receiving his North Carolina Law Enforcement Advanced Certificate through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

This achievement represents years of dedication, training, experience, and commitment to the law enforcement profession and the citizens we proudly serve each day.

Sgt. Raetz continues to demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and a strong commitment to excellence within our department and community.

We are extremely proud of his accomplishment and thankful for his continued service to the Town of Selma.

Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Raetz on this well-earned achievement! 👏🇺🇸

04/30/2026

🍺🚫 Drive Sober. Stay Safe.

Alcohol impairment affects judgment, reaction time, and decision-making, especially behind the wheel.

If you plan to drink:
✔️ Have a designated driver
✔️ Use a rideshare or taxi
✔️ Plan ahead

Make responsible choices and help keep yourself—and our Selma community—safe.

04/27/2026

🚨 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING 🚨

The Selma Police Department, alongside Smithfield PD, Wilson’s Mills PD, and the NC DHHS BAT Mobile, conducted a multi-agency checkpoint & saturation patrol as part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) initiative targeting dangerous drivers.

🌧️ Rain didn’t slow us down—and it won’t.

Results:

✔️ DWI: 3 (2 alcohol-related; 1 drug-related)
✔️ DWLR: 10
✔️ NOL: 6
✔️ Open container: 4
✔️ Fail to maintain lane control: 1
✔️ Left of center: 1
✔️ Fictitious tag: 1
✔️ Expired registration/inspection: 3
✔️ Equipment violation: 2
✔️ Drug charges: 4
✔️ Speed: 1
✔️ Stop sign violation: 1
✔️ Contributing to delinquency of juvenile: 2

✔️ Total all charged: 38

This is about saving lives. If you choose to drive impaired, expect to be stopped, arrested, and held accountable.

Interim Chief Justin Vause:
"Even with weather working against us at times, our officers stayed out there focused on protecting this community. Supported by GHSP, this is proactive enforcement at its best—impaired driving is preventable, and we will continue taking action to keep our roads safe."

We’re not slowing down. More enforcement is coming.

Photo Credits: John Payne

04/27/2026

🚧👷 Slow Down. Stay Alert. Save Lives.

Road crews work every day to improve our streets and infrastructure—often just feet away from passing traffic.

Let’s do our part to keep them safe:

⚠️ Slow down
🚫 Stay alert
🚗 Follow posted signs

Every worker deserves to make it home safely at the end of the day.

04/24/2026

🚗📵 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

No text is worth a life.

Distracted driving puts everyone at risk—drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can have lasting consequences.

👀 Stay focused
📱 Put the phone away
🛑 Keep your eyes on the road

If it can wait, it should wait.

Let’s work together to keep the streets of Selma safe.

04/10/2026

Outstanding teamwork and relentless dedication led to justice.

The Selma Police Department, in coordination with our state and federal partners, successfully investigated and assisted in the prosecution of Kyle Kenneth Castino of Selma NC on Sexual Exploitation of a minor charges.

This case is a direct result of strong partnerships, detailed investigative work, and an unwavering commitment to protecting our most vulnerable.

Let this serve as a reminder: those who exploit children will be identified, investigated, and held fully accountable.

We are proud of the collaboration that made this outcome possible and remain committed to safeguarding our community.

The SBI and both Garner and Selma police departments investigated 36-year-old Kyle Kenneth Castino after Facebook and Google flagged that one of their users had uploaded child sexual abuse material to their platforms.

04/09/2026

The end of Spring Break is quickly approaching! 🌻

We know school's out.... But the law is still in session 👀

Be safe, make good choices, and don't make us part of your vacation plans. 🚔

Have a great rest of your Spring Break, Selma!

03/18/2026

🚔 Selma PD Notice 🚔

We would like to report a case of False Advertising…
Suspect: “Spring Weather”
Last seen: LAST WEEK

If located, please return immediately. Until then, bundle up Selma—it’s winter again! 🥶

03/15/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT – SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE 🚨

The Selma Police Department would like to inform the Town of Selma community and others of a potential severe weather threat expected to impact Selma and eastern North Carolina in the coming hours.

🌩️ Potential Hazards Include:

• Strong to severe thunderstorms
• Damaging wind gusts
• Heavy rainfall
• Possible isolated tornadoes
• Downed trees and power lines

⏰ Timing:

Storms are expected to move through late tonight into tomorrow afternoon/evening, with the strongest storms possible during the daytime hours.

⚠️ Safety Tips:

• Secure outdoor items that could become airborne in strong winds
• Charge cell phones and electronic devices
• Stay weather aware and monitor local alerts
• Avoid driving through flooded roadways
• If a warning is issued, move to an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows

🚓 Public Safety Reminder:

Selma Police and our public safety partners will be monitoring conditions and responding to any emergencies as needed.

📢 Stay informed and prepared.

Follow the Selma Police Department and local weather outlets for updates as conditions develop.