Wadesboro Police Department

02/06/2025

The Wadesboro Police Department now has a new page! Be sure to click the link and follow the updated page, as we will no longer have access to this page. We appreciate your ongoing support!

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Official Wadesboro Police Department page. The Wadesboro Police Department is here to protect the community, build relationships through community engagement and serve all citizens of Wadesboro. If you are in need of police assistance call 911.

02/03/2025

This evening Interim Wadesboro Police Chief J. Eschert took the Oath of Office at the Wadesboro Town Hall Meeting. Chief Eschert is pictured with Debbie Cox, Wadesboro Town Clerk, and Chief Theddis Spencer, Retired Wadesboro Police Chief. Chief Eschert brings 17 years of valuable law enforcement experience. Please welcome Chief Eschert to Wadesboro!

01/31/2025

*****UPDATE: ARREST MADE*****

01/30/2025

Congratulations Chief Brandon Chewning on 26 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Wadesboro. Chief Chewning mentored and motivated countless Wadesboro Police Department officers during his tenure; his legacy of remarkable dedication, resolute integrity, impeccable professionalism, and tireless public service will live on through them. Job outstandingly well done Sir! You will be missed. 💙

01/30/2025

WADESBORO — An officer’s last day with the force and town he has served is a sacred one — a day to be cherished and remembered forever.

01/30/2025

On Thursday January 30th at approximately 8:18
am, Anson County Emergency Communications received a call concerning an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Wadesboro Police Department officers were dispatched at 8:19 am to Shelton Circle and E. Wade St.

Multiple Wadesboro Police Department units arrived on scene at 8:21 am. Upon arrival, officers located a victim inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound, he was deceased. Responding officers quickly located a second victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and immediately rendered aid to the victim, until Anson County EMS arrived on scene. Anson County Sheriff's Office also aided responding city officers.

One victim was transported Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.

The investigation into this case is ongoing and active, but there is no threat to the general public at this time.

Wadesboro Police Department has requested the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to assist in the investigation.

If anyone has any information about this case, please contact the Wadesboro Police Department at (704) 694-2167

01/30/2025

Shooting Investigation: Dollar General 1301 East Caswell Street Wadesboro, NC 28170.

At approximately 3:54pm January 29, 2025, The Wadesboro Police Department responded to Dollar General, located at 1301 East Caswell Street, in response to (2) victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Once officers arrived on scene, it was determined that only (1) victim was shot; the second victim was suffering from an injury related to the shooting.The victims, whose names are being withheld at this time, were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment and are expected to be ok. This is an ongoing investigation; updates will be provided once additional information becomes available. If you have any information concerning this incident please contact the Wadesboro Police Department at (704) 694-2167.

01/28/2025

*****UPDATE*****: This juvenile has been located safely and is being reunited with family at this time. Detective Nolen of The Wadesboro Police Department would like to thank Chief T. LeGrand and The Mount Gilead Police Department for their swift response and assistance with this case.

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” —John F. Kennedy

*****MISSING JUVENILE*****

Last seen in the area of Church Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170, Juvenile was wearing a white in color hoodie. Any information please contact the Wadesboro Police Department (704) 694-2167

01/24/2025

Welcome to the Wadesboro Police Department Sergeant Ruocco! Our newest Patrol Supervisor is excited to begin serving the citizens of our community!!!!

01/15/2025

Please join us in welcoming Officer Lugo to the Wadesboro Police Department! Officer Lugo, pictured with Chief Chewning, successfully completed BLET at Richmond Community College. Officer Lugo is excited to serve the citizens of Wadesboro.

01/14/2025

Please welcome Officer Goins to the Wadesboro Police Department. Officers Goins recently completed BLET at Richmond Community College. Please be sure to welcome her when you see her out on patrol.

01/13/2025

Please welcome Officer Nivens to the Wadesboro Police Department. Officers Nivens, pictured with Sergeant Neeley, recently completed BLET at Richmond Community College and is motivated to serve the Wadesboro Community and its citizens! Welcome Officer Nivens!!!