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Halifax County NC Sheriff's Office

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We are our community! We will engage our community using positive values and maintain trust while building excellence.

The mission of the Halifax County, NC Sheriff’s Office is to professionally, courageously, and with integrity serve the citizens and visitors of our county. It is with this that we vow to protect our citizens, families, and businesses from threats, damage, theft, and injury by utilizing technology and other 21st Century innovations. While doing these things we will set an undeniable example as we value, nurture, teach, and lead our team to ensure that we are providing the best law enforcement and detention services possible.

11/04/2026

Littleton Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants

Deputies have been attempting to locate Grady Jefferson Jr., 58, of the Littleton area. Jefferson is wanted on several outstanding warrants. Jefferson is approximately 5’06” tall and weigh approximately 245lbs.

Jefferson may use the name George Wayne Jefferson if approached by law enforcement. Jefferson frequents the Littleton area of Halifax and Warren Counties. Jefferson has outstanding warrants for failure to register as a s*x offender, identity theft, hit/run, leave scene of an accident, larceny of a motor vehicle and reckless driving to endanger.

If you know the whereabouts of Jefferson, please call Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444.

11/04/2026

**Morning Inspiration**

11/03/2026

Man Wanted for Highway 48 Shooting Arrested in Newport News

Rayvon Bennie Harrison, 22, of Roanoke Rapids was arrested this afternoon by the Newport News Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team. Harrison is still being processed at this time. Investigators with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office are working with the District Attorney’s Office to have Harrison extradited back to Halifax County to face the charge of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill.

The shooting occurred at a convenience store on Highway 48 near Rhea Smith Road outside of Roanoke Rapids on Monday October 19, 2026. The victim is still listed in critical condition.

11/03/2026

**Halifax Finest**

Say Hello to Mr. Timothy Hedgepeth and Corporal G. Caine

Mr. Timothy Hedgepeth is a lifelong resident of the Medoc Community. Mr. Timothy worked at QVC for many years but eventually retired from Cummins. He is a diehard San Francisco 49ers fan. He just returned from NC A&T Homecoming and he loves to travel. He would love visit Australia and Africa someday.

Mr. Timothy Hedgepeth loves the new Eastman School and likes the fact that they have a School Resource Officer there. The SRO there is very helpful with any law enforcement question that he has had.

Mr. Timothy loves his community and would like to see it grow, the Sheriff’s Office is doing a good job!

11/02/2026

Corporal G. Caine and Deputy T. Morales spent part of Halloween connecting with local families. They even got pictures with this young man dressed as a police officer. While out in the Enfield community, they stopped to greet the young officer. The interaction highlighted positive relationships between law enforcement and residents, and made this young officer Halloween especially memorable.

11/02/2026

**Halifax Finest**

Meet Mr. Wendell Hedgepeth and Deputy T. Morales

Mr. Wendell Hedgepeth is a proud 75-year-old citizen and a lifelong resident of the Medoc community. Mr. Wendell retired from Safelite Auto Glass after more than 15 years of service where he was the union organizer.

As the union organizer, Wendell knows the importance of being involved not just on your job but also in the community. Mr. Wendell loves his community, loves living in Halifax County and loves the fact that he can call the Sheriff and talk to him if there is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. The Sheriff is a great listener and communicator.

Mr. Wendell would like to see the deputies do more foot patrols and being out with members of the community.

Deputy T. Morales started her career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer in April 2024. When applying as a Detention Officer, Morales showed interest in becoming a Deputy Sheriff. In March 2025, Morales was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff after successfully completing Basic Law Enforcement Training at Edgecombe Community College.

11/02/2026

Man Arrested on Felony DVPO Violation After Gun and Am******on Seized

On Sunday November 1, 2026 shortly after 5:00 PM, deputies received information that a male was in the area of Craig Street in Roanoke Rapids with an active warrant for domestic violence protection order (DVPO) violation.

Sergeant A. Wood arrived and made contact with the male identified as Michael Lee Collier, 51, of Pleasant Hill. After confirming the warrant, Collier was taken into custody. While searching Collier, Sergeant Wood located 9mm bullets along with handcuffs in his pockets. A search of the vehicle Collier had been operating resulted in the seizure of a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. Collier was previously served with a DVPO and this order prohibits him from possessing or buying fi****ms or am******on during the duration of this order.

Collier was transported to the Magistrate’s Office and served the pending misdemeanor protection order violation warrant, as well as a Magistrate’s Order obtained by Sergeant Wood for Felony DVPO violation with a deadly weapon.

Collier received a court date of November 3, 2026 and was remanded to the Halifax County Detention Center under no bond due to the domestic violence charges.

Corporal R. Lafayette assisted with the incident.

11/01/2026

Yesterday, Chief Aycock had a blast! Another year and another awesome Trunk R Treat event. Thank you to Roanoke Rapids Parks and Rec. and RRPD for inviting us to participate in your event again this year.

Address

355 Ferrell Lane
Halifax, NC
27839

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12525838201

Website

http://www.halifaxncsheriff.com/

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