Murphy Police Department

09/24/2026

09/04/2026

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08/17/2026

SCAM WARNING – STOP BEFORE YOU SEND MONEY

You May Be the Victim of a Scam

Criminals frequently target individuals by phone, text message, email, and social media. They often create a sense of urgency or fear to convince victims to deposit money into Bitcoin ATMs.
If someone has instructed you to use a bitcoin machine to send money, STOP and read the following:

Common Scam Claims

🚨 "You have a warrant for your arrest."
🚨 "You missed jury duty and must pay a fine."
🚨 "Your Social Security number has been suspended."
🚨 "Your bank account has been compromised."
🚨 "A family member is in jail or needs emergency money."
🚨 "You owe taxes or government fees that must be paid immediately."
🚨 "Pay now or you will be arrested."

Important Facts

❌ Law enforcement agencies will NEVER call, text, or email you demanding payment through Bitcoin, gift cards, prepaid cards, or wire transfers.
❌ Courts do NOT accept Bitcoin payments to resolve warrants, fines, or jury duty issues.
❌ Government agencies do NOT require payment through cryptocurrency.
❌ Once Bitcoin is sent, it is often difficult or impossible to recover.

Before Sending Any Money

✔ Hang up and contact the agency directly using a publicly listed phone number.
✔ Speak with a trusted family member or friend.
✔ Ask a store employee for assistance.
✔ If someone is pressuring you to act immediately, it is likely a scam.

Think You May Be Being Scammed?
STOP THE TRANSACTION IMMEDIATELY

Contact the Murphy Police Department before sending any money.
Murphy Police Department
498 Hill Street
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-2214

If someone is demanding that you send Bitcoin to avoid arrest, pay a warrant, pay jury duty fines, or protect your money, IT IS A SCAM.

When in doubt, call the Murphy Police Department before sending any money.

07/13/2026

The Murphy Police Department would like to remind our community about a phone scam that has recently been reported in our area.

The Murphy Police Department—and our neighboring law enforcement agencies—will NEVER call you to tell you that you have a warrant and demand payment to resolve it. If you receive a call like this, IT IS A SCAM.

We have also received reports of scammers claiming that individuals have missed jury duty and must immediately pay a fine to avoid being arrested. If you are summoned for jury duty, you will receive an official summons through the United States Postal Service—not by a phone call, text message, or email demanding payment.

Scammers often use fear and urgency to pressure victims into sending money through gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or electronic payment apps. They may even "spoof" a phone number to make it appear that the call is coming from a legitimate law enforcement agency.

If you receive one of these calls:
• Do not provide any personal or financial information.
• Do not send money or purchase gift cards.
• Hang up immediately.
• Contact the Murphy Police Department if you have any questions or are unsure whether the call is legitimate. We are happy to help verify the situation and prevent you from becoming a victim. 828-837-2214

Please help us protect our community by sharing this post, especially with family members, friends, and elderly loved ones who are often targeted by these scams.

Stay alert, stay informed, and remember: Law enforcement will never demand payment over the phone to avoid arrest, and jury duty summonses are delivered through the U.S. Postal Service.

06/11/2026

The Murphy Police Department would like to remind everyone that beginning at 6:00 PM this evening, Valley River Avenue will be closed to traffic from the intersection of Thomas Street (near the Post Office) to the Veterans Park area.

We understand that this temporary road closure may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Due to the location of this evening's event and the associated staging areas, the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of attendees, participants, and the general public.

We encourage motorists to plan accordingly and use alternate routes during this time.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to provide a safe and enjoyable event for our community.

06/11/2026

The Murphy Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Campbell has successfully completed and passed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and is now moving forward to the next phase of his career with our department.

This achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving the citizens of Murphy and the surrounding community.

If you see Officer Campbell at this evening's events at Veterans Park, please take a moment to congratulate him on this significant accomplishment. We are excited to have him as part of our team and look forward to his continued success.

Congratulations, Officer Campbell!