Displaying items by tag: Richmond County Sheriff's Office

ROCKINGHAM — Capt. Jeff Starling was sitting in his patrol car completing paperwork Thursday when he noticed an unusual pedestrian: a white-tailed buck.

ROCKINGHAM — On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, Sheriff Mark Gulledge presented Lt. Clyde Smith with his Advanced Law Enforcement certificate and lapel pin. Lt. Smith earned this certificate from the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission. This certificate is awarded as the highest achievable award presented to North Carolina law enforcement officers. The award consists of three different categories combined: years of service; college education; and law enforcement training. Lt. Smith has been in law enforcement since 2002 and currently serves in the Civil Division. 

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for another Operation Medicine Drop to help keep prescription drugs off the streets.

ROCKINGHAM — Officials at Richmond Senior High School took an “increased safety measure” Wednesday morning after a report of an uncorroborated bomb threat.

ROCKINGHAM — Security was stepped up at Richmond Senior High School Tuesday following reports of a possible threat of a shooting.

ROCKINGHAM — Children in Richmond and Scotland counties will have a better Christmas this year thanks to local bikers.

ROCKINGHAM — Members of a local family fraternity are hoping to help Richmond County children cope with traumatic situations.

ROCKINGHAM — An investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was recently featured on a true crime show to discuss a 2004 murder case.

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of yet another phone scam.

ROCKINGHAM — Sheriff James Clemmons on Friday presented a $1,550 check to BackPack Pals to help with the organization’s continuing efforts to keep kids in Richmond County fed.