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Displaying items by tag: fromthesheriff

Friday, 19 August 2016 15:40

From the sheriff: Time to engage

I want to discuss building relationships with the community and how to interact with law enforcement.

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Monday, 11 January 2016 16:04

From the sheriff: A year with the task force

Last January, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office joined forces with the Roanoke Rapids and Weldon police departments to form the City County Drug Task Force.

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The recent changes to the North Carolina Firearms laws — House Bill 562 — have created some inconvenience for Halifax County residents.

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Thursday, 19 November 2015 16:19

From the sheriff: A prayer vigil and prayer

Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Roanoke Rapids Theatre, the City County Drug Task Force will host a prayer vigil.

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Thursday, 29 October 2015 12:35

From the sheriff: A prayer for abuse victims

Almighty God, there are so many people who live in darkness as a result of abusive relationships.

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Thursday, 22 October 2015 17:22

From the sheriff: Krokodil and its deadly effects

Agents of the City County Drug Task Force and local departments are continuing to battle the war on drugs within the county, which includes cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills, and heroin.

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The heroin epidemic has reached Halifax County, and like other areas of the country, we are experiencing increased impacts from the vicious circle that the drug brings to the community.

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Wednesday, 23 September 2015 13:47

From the sheriff: A vision of partnership

Today, as some people mock the rule of law, and as law enforcement officers are executed in the streets of this nation, we face a crisis that threatens the peace and security that Americans have so long taken for granted.

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Wednesday, 24 June 2015 10:59

From the sheriff: Fireworks safety

With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories.

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Thursday, 11 June 2015 14:31

From the sheriff: Safe boating tips

Keep the fun on the water coming — whether it's a fishing boat, a canoe, or a personal watercraft that floats your boat.

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