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Protecting and Serving the citizens of Sanford NC

The Sanford Police Department is a nationally accredited police department through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). We are committed to providing the residents of Sanford with the highest level of police service by meeting nationally set standards of police excellence through model policies, procedures and practices. The Police Department shall enforce all laws and ordinances of the City of Sanford and the State of North Carolina, and shall at all times preserve the peace, protect the property and the safety of the citizens of the City of Sanford.

11/11/2026

On 11/10/2026 at approximately 11:28hrs Sanford Police responded to an armed robbery at Lucas Jewelry & Repair located at 1821 S. Horner Blvd. Upon their arrival, employees reported that two masked black males entered the store before brandishing a fi***rm and ordering them to the rear of the store. The employees were then restrained with zip ties while one of the suspects removed merchandise from within the display cases of the business. After removing the merchandise both suspects exited the business and fled the scene in a vehicle.

During the course of the investigation Sanford PD Detectives and Patrol Officers were able to identify the suspects as Timothy Govenor Alexander of 103 Jones St, Simpsonville, SC and Corey Mitchell Alexander of 6 Scott DR, Greenville, SC. Arrest warrants were secured for both individuals for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, 3 counts of Second Degree Kidnapping, and Injury to Personal Property. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina was contacted by Sanford PD Detectives. The Greenville County SO located the individuals, and placed both in custody without incident.
Both suspects will be extradited back to NC to face the charges.

11/11/2026

🇺🇸 HAPPY VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸

Today, the Sanford Police Department proudly honors and thanks all the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Your courage, dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We recognize not only our veterans, but also the families who have stood beside them and shared in their sacrifices.

To those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are forever grateful.

From all of us at the Sanford Police Department, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

11/02/2026

"Month in Review"
Here’s a look at the work your officers have done over the past month:
2,099 Calls for Service
143 Traffic Accidents Investigated
18 Felony Arrests
88 Misdemeanor Arrests
Our officers continue working day and night to serve and protect Sanford. From responding to calls and traffic accidents to addressing criminal activity, we remain dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Officer M. Hogan & P. Hanson for receiving this years 2026 Hometown Hero's Award.

On the night of August 15, 2026, officers received a radio call regarding a subject who had allegedly poured gasoline inside his residence and set it on fire. Family members had escaped the home and ran up the street. At the time of dispatch, it was unknown whether the subject remained inside.

Officer Hogan arrived on scene shortly after the call was dispatched. After radioing his arrival, he immediately took action and entered the residence. When he opened the door, heavy smoke billowed from inside. Although no active flames were immediately visible, it was clear that a fire had occurred and that conditions inside the home were dangerous.

Officer Hogan announced his presence and entered the residence, where he located an elderly male lying unconscious on the floor of a rear bedroom. Officer Hogan immediately grabbed the subject by the leg and began dragging him toward an exit. As Officer Hogan was removing the man from the residence, Officer Hanson arrived and assisted him. Together, the officers successfully removed the subject from the smoke-filled home and brought him to safety.
The fire department arrived on scene as the officers exited the residence with the subject.

Several members of the fire department commended Officers Hogan and Hanson for their swift, selfless, and decisive actions. Their willingness to enter a dangerous, smoke-filled residence without knowing whether the fire was still active directly contributed to saving this individual’s life. Their actions reflect greatly upon themselves, this department, the City of Sanford and the law-enforcement profession.

10/07/2026

On October 6, 2026 at 11:10AM Sanford Police responded to a wooded area behind Walmart at 3310 Hwy 87 South to investigate a report of a deceased individual. When they arrived they located a deceased male partially submerged in a water runoff area. Detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this death and working to identify the decedent.
If you have additional information contact the Sanford Police Department’s detective division at 919-775-8268.

10/05/2026

"Month in Review"
Here’s a look at the work your officers have done over the past month:
2,036 Calls for Service
150 Traffic Accidents Investigated
26 Felony Arrests
86 Misdemeanor Arrests
Our officers continue working day and night to serve and protect Sanford. From responding to calls and traffic accidents to addressing criminal activity, we remain dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community

09/21/2026

Looking back at Sanford’s recent 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, we continue to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as our community came together to remember, reflect, and honor those whose lives were forever changed.

09/14/2026

Remembering September 11, 2001.

Together with the community, the City of Sanford gathered at Depot Park for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor and remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and all those whose lives were forever changed.

Father Craig Lister opened and closed the ceremony with prayer and Mayor Pro Tem Byron Buckels read a September 11, 2001 25th anniversary proclamation.

Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold and 9-1-1 Telecommunications Supervisor Daryl Kirby shared remarks on behalf of the public safety community before the Sanford Police Department Honor Guard raised and lowered the U.S. flag.

Thank you to everyone who took time today to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unity that September 11 represents.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/14/2026

Thank you to The Sanford Herald for covering yesterday’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in its weekend edition. May we continue to remember and reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and honor all those whose lives were forever changed. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

For those who cannot attend the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Depot Park, the service will be live streamed by www.SanfordTV.live. 🇺🇸

Address

225 E Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC
27330

Telephone

+19197758268

Website

https://www.sanfordnc.net/281/Police-Department, http://p2csanfordnc.net/

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