Sheriff captain urges caution on road at north end; OVFD receives...
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
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
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....
October safety report
The Hyde County Sheriff’s office reports that although Ocracoke had a record number of visitors for this time of the year, crime reports remained...
September safety report
The Hyde County Sheriff’s office reports that Ocracoke continues to enjoy a relatively calm fall.
Although a more party crowd showed up on the island...
September safety report
The Hyde County Sheriff’s office reports that Ocracoke continues to enjoy a relatively calm fall.
Although a more party crowd showed up on the island...
August safety report for Ocracoke Island
Hyde County sheriff calls on Ocracoke have picked up in the last month, especially with speeding infractions for cars and golf carts.
The speed limit...
July safety report
While the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and rebuilding from Hurricane Dorian damage continue on the island, law enforcement on Ocracoke in July and August has...
June safety report
With the lack of late-night bar activity, Ocracoke has been quiet for the Hyde County Sheriff deputies since visitors returned in May.
That’s due to...
Few infractions on Ocracoke for April and May
The Hyde County Sheriff department on Ocracoke had a fairly easy winter with fewer visitors typical for that time of the year, followed this...