Wake County Sheriff's Office

10/12/2026

Share the road safely 🚜

This National Farmer's Day, please remember to slow down for tractors and farm equipment.

When you see them on the road:
- Stay alert
- Allow for extra room
- Never drive around them in a no-passing zone

10/12/2026

Slow down. Your destination can wait.

The NC Governor's Highway Safety Program "Operation Crash Reduction" campaign is now underway.

Our Crash Reduction Unit is participating to help keep our roads safe from speeders.

Slow down, arrive safely, and help protect other drivers.

10/11/2026

The Tornado Warning has been extended until 2 PM.
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A Tornado Warning is in effect until 1 PM. ‼️

Seek shelter immediately.

For the most up to date emergency notifications, please make sure you are signed up for readywake.org alerts.

10/11/2026

A portion of Wake County is under a tornado warning ‼️

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for our area, until approximately 12:15pm.

Readers are advised to take shelter in an interior portion of your home or building, away from doors and windows.

Continue to monitor weather alerts and local news sources for updates.

In case of emergency, Dial 9-1-1.

10/11/2026

Wake County is currently under a Tornado Watch until 5 PM.

A watch means that weather conditions create the potential for a tornado to occur.

A tornado warning means one is spotted or doppler indicated. We will continue to monitor weather reports and provide updates as necessary.

• Follow US National Weather Service Raleigh NC
• Sign up for Alerts at readywake.com
• Visit www.readync.gov for updated storm information and ways you can be prepared for severe weather.

1000 am Sunday 10/11: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of central North Carolina until 5 PM EDT.

10/10/2026

Kicking off BLET 37 with a little sweat! 💪🏃

Our future WCSO deputies are starting their BLET journey this week with physical fitness assessments.

Are you ready to put in the work and join them? Visit joinwakesheriff.org to apply.

10/08/2026

Join our Connect Wake program to contribute to real-time information to help emergency responses. Your voluntary participation can make a difference!

By voluntarily providing contact information, participants enable investigators to quickly identify potential sources of video evidence and reach out when footage may assist in solving crimes.

To learn more and register, visit connectwakeso.org.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to every first responder honored at the Fuquay Varina Local Heroes Breakfast, including our own Deputy J. Donnelly.

Earlier this year, sudden gunfire erupted in the alley between the Wake County Courthouse and the Federal Courthouse in downtown Raleigh, NC; two victims were struck. Several WCSO deputies heard gunfire and immediately responded.

Deputy Donnelly was among the first to respond. After confirming that the victims were receiving aid and the suspect was detained, he shifted his focus to securing the scene and preserving evidence. He ensured the areas in front of the Wake County Justice Center and the Wake County Courthouse were secured.

Thank you, Fuquay Varina Local Heroes, for recognizing Deputy Donnelly.

10/07/2026

A kitten on a highway. Cars flying past at 70 mph. When Wake County Deputy Devin Richardson saw her darting along a concrete barrier, he pulled over and ran back into traffic, hoping he wasn’t too late.

He found her tucked into a gap in the barrier, crying.

From there, her journey took her through the Wake County Animal Center and into the care of SPCA Wake.

But her story wasn’t over yet. Because someone couldn’t stop thinking about her.

10/06/2026

Driven by purpose🚔

Visit joinwakesheriff.org to apply now.