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Emergency Dispatch: 🚓 🚒 🚑 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch: (252) 583-1991
Police Department Administrative Office (M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm): (252) 533-2810 The Roanoke Rapids Police Department was established to provide an important service to the citizens of Roanoke Rapids. Our primary mission is the protection of life, property, and the prevention of crime. This is carried out with respect, compassion, and fairness to all persons that require our service. The City does not necessarily endorse, support, sanction, encourage, verify or agree with Third Party comments, messages, posts, opinions, advertisements, videos, promoted content, external hyperlinks, linked websites (or the information, products or services contained therein), statements, commercial products, processes or services posted. This City social media site serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to preservation and disclosure in accordance with public records laws defined by NCGS Chapter 132. User-generated posts may be rejected or removed when the content includes any of the following:
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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department would like to thank the Lowe’s Home Improvement team for their generous donation in...
10/29/2026

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department would like to thank the Lowe’s Home Improvement team for their generous donation in support of our Halloween Trunk or Treat! Your generosity and continued support make a difference in our community. We truly appreciate your partnership! 🎃👻

Reminder
10/19/2026

Reminder

Join us to learn, share your thoughts, and connect with us! We look forward to hearing from you and building a stronger community together.

🚨 INCIDENT: 10/18/2026 🚨The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establi...
10/19/2026

🚨 INCIDENT: 10/18/2026 🚨

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establishment on Premier Blvd. The male pictured below is a person of interest in this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the person of interest is asked to contact the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at (252) 533-2810 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at (252) 583-4444. You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 app. Please note that all information provided to Halifax County Crimestoppers is anonymous.

🚨 INCIDENT: 10/11/2026 🚨The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establi...
10/19/2026

🚨 INCIDENT: 10/11/2026 🚨

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establishment on Smith Church Road. The male pictured below is a person of interest in this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the person of interest is asked to contact the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at (252) 533-2810 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at (252) 583-4444. You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 app. Please note that all information provided to Halifax County Crimestoppers is anonymous.

🎃👻 YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT! 🕷️🍬Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled evening of candy, costume...
10/13/2026

🎃👻 YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT! 🕷️🍬

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled evening of candy, costumes, and community connection!

Chris Wicker Aquatic Center: 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Chaloner Recreation Center: 6 PM – 8 PM

We look forward to seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together for a safe, fun, and spooky celebration!

Come out, join the fun, and celebrate with your community! 🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷


🚨 REMINDER! 🚨Join us, get involved, and make a difference in the community! Show up. Make an impact!
10/06/2026

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨

Join us, get involved, and make a difference in the community!

Show up. Make an impact!

🚔 TAKING IT TO THE STREETS – SOUTH ROSEMARY 🚔

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is committed to building stronger relationships with our community through engagement, visibility, and partnership.

We invite residents, families, businesses, and community leaders to join us in the South Rosemary area for our “Taking It to the Streets” Community Walk.

This is an opportunity to meet your local officers, discuss community concerns, share ideas, and work together to make our neighborhoods safer and stronger.

Together, we can make a difference—one street, one neighborhood, and one conversation at a time.



🚨 INCIDENT: 10/05/2026 🚨The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establi...
10/06/2026

🚨 INCIDENT: 10/05/2026 🚨

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at a local establishment on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.
The female and male pictured below are persons of interest in this investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspects is encouraged to contact the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at (252) 533-2810 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at (252) 583-4444. You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 app. Please note that all information provided to Halifax County Crimestoppers is anonymous.

***Press Release***
09/29/2026

***Press Release***

***Press Release***Clinton Street Shooting-9/6/26All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty
09/29/2026

***Press Release***
Clinton Street Shooting-9/6/26
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty

🚔 TAKING IT TO THE STREETS – SOUTH ROSEMARY 🚔The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is committed to building stronger rela...
09/23/2026

🚔 TAKING IT TO THE STREETS – SOUTH ROSEMARY 🚔

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is committed to building stronger relationships with our community through engagement, visibility, and partnership.

We invite residents, families, businesses, and community leaders to join us in the South Rosemary area for our “Taking It to the Streets” Community Walk.

This is an opportunity to meet your local officers, discuss community concerns, share ideas, and work together to make our neighborhoods safer and stronger.

Together, we can make a difference—one street, one neighborhood, and one conversation at a time.



Address

1040 Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC
27870

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12525332810

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