July safety report

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By Connie Leinbach Chatter in July on an island Facebook page centered on several thefts, albeit minor, still annoyances to the property owners. Yet these incidents...

Deck fire, vehicle mishaps highlight a busy June

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By Connie Leinbach As more people are on Ocracoke Island, the Hyde County sheriff deputies are busier. Capt. Joe Smith reported on a vehicle crash in...

Ocracoke sheriff captain Jason Daniels turns reins over to Joe Smith

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Ocracoke sheriff captain Jason Daniels retires

High-speed driving a no-no on Ocracoke

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The Hyde County Sheriff department on Ocracoke has had mostly an uneventful winter except for a high-speed chase Dec. 28. While the local person was...

October safety report

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October on Ocracoke was one without any major crimes or catastrophes, said Hyde County Sheriff Corporal Blackburn Warner. Apart from a few DUIs and golf...

New deputy joins Ocracoke force; July safety report

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here At the height of summer, the Hyde County Sheriff deputies...

Golf carts on Ocracoke: Follow the rules of the road

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By Connie Leinbach Ocracoke, while indeed magical, is not a place where the traffic rules don’t apply. It’s a vacation destination and it’s cool to be...

Sheriff captain urges caution on road at north end; OVFD receives...

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Captain Jason Daniels of the Hyde County Sheriff’s Department urges all motorists driving north to the ferry terminal to be mindful of the compromised...

Winter 2021 safety report on Ocracoke

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Ocracoke has had a quiet winter, Jason Daniels, captain of the Ocracoke Hyde County deputy sheriffs, reports. Daniels recently gave a talk about island life...

November 2020 safety report

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As the tourist season closes on Ocracoke, the Hyde County Sheriff’s Department has had few infractions to deal with from Oct. 17 to Nov....