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Valdese Police Department

Emergencies or crimes in progress CALL 911
Police Dept. business matters: 828-879-2100 (M - F) (8a - 5p)
NON-Emergency dispatched matters: 828-879-2101

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

As you spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us never forget the true meaning of this day and the heroes who gave everything for our nation.

From all of us at the Valdese Police Department, we extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen service members and their families.

We remember. We honor. We thank you. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Valdese Police Department administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

If you need to speak with an officer, please call our non-emergency number at 828.879.2101. In case of an emergency, please dial 911.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

🚴‍♂️ Bicycle Safety Awareness at Valdese Elementary School 🚓

The Valdese Police Department was honored to participate in a Bicycle Safety Awareness event at Valdese Elementary School!

Our officers enjoyed spending time with students, sharing important bicycle safety tips, discussing the importance of wearing helmets, following traffic rules, and staying alert while riding. Teaching our youth how to stay safe while having fun is an important part of building a stronger and safer community.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Valdese Elementary School for inviting our officers to be part of this special event and for their continued commitment to student safety and education.

We appreciate every opportunity to connect with our community and help make a positive impact—one ride at a time! 🚴‍♂️💙👮‍♂️

05/19/2026

The teenager reported missing earlier in the Drexel area has been located. We thank everyone for your help!

05/08/2026

The Chief of Police and the officers of the Valdese Police Department proudly join the Town of Valdese and our community in recognizing and congratulating Officer Matt Smith on earning his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology with Honors from Catawba Valley Community College on May 8th, 2026

We are proud of Officer Smith’s outstanding accomplishment, and remain committed to fostering a culture, that values education, professional development, and lifelong learning throughout both career and personal growth.

Congratulations, Officer Smith and — Go Red Hawks!!

05/07/2026

***TOWN OF VALDESE BURN BAN UPDATE*** 5/7/26 @ 3:00 pm

05/06/2026

April STATS

05/04/2026

🚧 Street Paving Begins Tomorrow in Valdese 🚧 YES! IT IS TRUE!

Starting tomorrow, street paving work will begin across several areas in Valdese. The project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete.

To help crews work safely and efficiently, please do not park on the street in the affected areas during this time.

📍 Paving Schedule (in order - subject to change):
• Bass St
• Hickory Ave NW
• Flora Ln (Gravel Portion)
• Vinay Ave
• Bellview Ave NE (Laurel St to Walnut St)
• Bellview Ave to Clyde St
• Tarheel Ave
• Berry Ave

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our roads! 🚜

05/01/2026

The burn ban for the Town of Valdese, originally put into effect on March 28, 2026, remains in place until further notice.

All outdoor burning is still prohibited at this time. This includes burning of yard debris, leaves, and any open fires. These restrictions remain necessary to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our community.

We appreciate your continued cooperation and will provide updates as soon as conditions allow the ban to be lifted.

Thank you for helping keep Valdese safe.

Address

102 Massel Avenue SW
Valdese, NC
28690

Telephone

+18288792100

Website

https://www.townofvaldese.com/police-department/

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