Tarboro Police Department

06/19/2026

06/09/2026

On Saturday, June 06, 2026, the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office GHSP Traffic Unit hosted a traffic safety checkpoint/saturation patrol in the Princeville, Tarboro, and Rocky Mount areas of Edgecombe County. We would like to send special thanks to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Tarboro Police Department, Nash County Sheriff's Office, Pinetops Police Department, ATF, Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office Detention Staff, Edgecombe County Communications, NC Forensic Test for Alcohol Branch Bat Mobile, and the Edgecombe County Magistrate's Office. This event yielded the following results.

DWI-8
Open Container-3
Fail to Maintain Lane-2
Speeding-2
Careless/Reckless Driving-2
DWLR-8
No Insurance-2
Fictitious Registration-1
Expired Registration-4
Seatbelt Violation-2
Child Restraint Violation-1
Equipment Violations-2
Warnings issued-6

06/08/2026

*********Runaway Juvenile********

The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate Angel Hinton. She is a 14yo female runaway from Princeville NC. She was last seen May 19th around 9:30pm. She was last wearing a black sweater, brown and tan striped pants and a pink bonnet.

Last seen in Princeville area, Angel has been known to frequent Wilson NC, as well as the Greenville NC areas.

If you have information on her whereabouts, please contact Detective Shaw at 252-801-3182

05/15/2026

This National Police Officers Week, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the incredible officers who serve and protect our community each and every day. 💙

Your courage, compassion, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed. From answering difficult calls to building relationships throughout our town, you make Tarboro a safer and stronger place for everyone. We are so grateful for all that you do and the heart you put into serving others.

Join us this week in showing love and appreciation to the men and women behind the badge! 💙

05/12/2026

Today, May 11, is the first day of the MoveOver enforcement campaign throughout the state, according to the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program.

This N.C. law would require motorists to change lanes or slow down significantly when approaching law enforcement, emergency, public service, or utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights.

https://wcti12.com/news/local/statewide-moveover-enforcement-campaign-begins-today-nc-governors-highway-safety-program-says

05/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Just prior to 8:00 a.m., the Tarboro Police Department received a call regarding a reported traffic accident at the intersection of Panola Street and Wilson Street.

Upon arrival and during the initial investigation, it was determined that the operator of a motor vehicle failed to stop at a duly erected stop sign, proceeded through the intersection, and collided with a school bus transporting several children.

At this time, there are no reported injuries involving any of the individuals involved in the collision.

The accident remains under investigation by the Tarboro Police Department.

04/20/2026

The Tarboro Police Department would like to thank everyone who came out and made this year’s Spring Fest such a great success.

We truly enjoyed spending time with our community, meeting so many of you, and having the opportunity to connect outside of our day-to-day duties. Events like this remind us how strong and supportive the Tarboro community is, and we are grateful to be a part of it.

From conversations with families to seeing kids excited to check out our table, it was a great day all around. We appreciate everyone who stopped by to say hello and spend a few moments with us.

📸 Take a look at some of the highlights from the event below!

As always, thank you for your continued support—we are proud to serve you.

04/18/2026

💚 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Spotlight 💚

Help us thank Lindsay Buck, one of our dedicated Telecommunications professionals, during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Every call answered and every dispatch made plays a vital role in protecting our community.

Your dedication, professionalism, and service make a difference each day. Thank you, Lindsay, for being a key part of our public safety team. 💚

04/16/2026

The Tarboro Police Department is aware of recent gatherings of juveniles at Braswell Park and the surrounding area, referred to on social media as “Teen Takeovers.” This is not an issue unique to Tarboro. The “Teen Takeover” trend has been seen in communities across the country and is often organized and spread through social media.

At this time, there have been no reported incidents of armed robbery or any weapons violations associated with these gatherings. We understand that posts circulating online have created concern but we ask the public to rely on verified information.

We have identified several juveniles involved in organizing and participating in these gatherings. During our response, officers have also encountered multiple juveniles engaged in disruptive and disorderly behavior.

Under North Carolina law, most individuals under the age of 18 are handled through the Juvenile Justice System. While that process looks different from the adult system, it does not mean the behavior is being ignored or that there are no consequences.
Our department is continuing to monitor these situations closely.

We are reviewing all available legal options when it comes to holding parents or guardians accountable when appropriate. Disruptive, unlawful, and/or dangerous behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of age. Our priority is the safety of our community, and we are committed to addressing these incidents proactively.

Please report all suspicious or criminal activity directly to law enforcement. We take these concerns seriously and remain committed to protecting our community and preventing this behavior from continuing. If you have information related to these gatherings please contact the Tarboro Police Department directly.