Selma Police Department

10/19/2026

🚦 SAFE ROADS START WITH YOU! 🚔

Whether you're heading to work, dropping the kids off at school, or running errands around town, your choices behind the wheel make a difference!

The Selma Police Department reminds all drivers to practice safe driving habits every time they hit the road.

🚗 Obey posted speed limits.
📱 Put the phone down and eliminate distractions.
🚦 Follow traffic signals and signs.
↔️ Maintain a safe following distance.
👀 Stay alert and watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.

A few extra seconds of patience could prevent a lifetime of heartache.

Let's work together to keep our streets and community safe, Selma! 💙

09/30/2026

🚨 Railroad Days Road Closure & Parking Reminder

As we prepare for the 51st Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival, please review the attached information regarding upcoming road closures and parking restrictions throughout Downtown Selma.

Please plan ahead, observe all posted closures and parking restrictions, and allow additional time when traveling through the downtown area during the festival.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep Railroad Days safe and enjoyable for residents, businesses, and visitors.

09/29/2026

🧗‍♂️💙 OVER THE EDGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS NC! 💙🧗‍♀️

This past Saturday, Officer Destiny Johnson and Chief Justin Vause had the opportunity to participate in Over the Edge for Special Olympics North Carolina in downtown Raleigh, and what an incredible and inspirational event it was!

Rappelling down the side of a building was definitely something a little different from the typical day at the Selma Police Department 😂, but both Officer Johnson and Chief Vause were proud to take on the challenge and, more importantly, support such an amazing cause.

100% of the money raised through this event goes directly to Special Olympics North Carolina, helping provide opportunities for athletes across our state to compete, grow, and accomplish incredible things. 🏅❤️

A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, supported the Selma Police Department team, came out to cheer them on, and helped make this event such a success.

The Selma Police Department is proud to support Special Olympics North Carolina and the amazing athletes who inspire us all!

💙🧡 What an experience. What a cause. What an incredible group of athletes to support!

09/24/2026

🚨🧗‍♀️ SELMA PD IS GOING OVER THE EDGE! 🧗‍♂️💙

This Saturday, September 26, Selma Police Department Officer Destiny Johnson and Chief Justin Vause are taking on a BIG challenge to support Special Olympics North Carolina! 🏅❤️

We are participating in Over The Edge, where we will rappel 17 stories down One City Plaza in downtown Raleigh — all to raise money and support Special Olympics athletes across North Carolina.

📍 One City Plaza
421 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC
🗓️ Saturday, September 26
⏰ Event runs from approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

And here's where YOU come in! 👇

💙 Want to support us? You can make a donation through our team page:

👉 https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/team/837858

📣 Want to come cheer us on?! We would LOVE to see our Selma community there! Come out, show your support, and watch Officer Johnson and Chief Vause take the leap for a great cause!

Let's show Special Olympics North Carolina what Selma, North Carolina is all about! 💙🏅

We’ll see you at the top… and hopefully at the bottom! 😂

09/23/2026

🚨🍔 TONIGHT! DINE FOR A CAUSE! 🍦💙

The Selma Police Department is proud to partner with Culver’s of Selma to help raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina! 🏅❤️

📅 TONIGHT — Wednesday, September 23rd
📍 Culver’s of Selma
1081 Outlet Center Dr., Selma, NC

🍔 25% of qualifying group sales TONIGHT will be donated to Special Olympics North Carolina!

Dining in? Drive-thru? Grabbing carry-out? It all counts! Just show the fundraiser flyer when placing your order so your purchase receives fundraiser credit.

So come out tonight, bring the family, grab a burger, some cheese curds, or a Concrete Mixer, and help us support an incredible organization that provides opportunities for athletes across North Carolina! 🏆💙

Good food. Great community. An even greater cause.

⏰ Come see us TONIGHT at Culver’s! We hope to see you there! 👮‍♂️🍔💙

09/16/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC & ROAD CLOSURE ALERT 🚨

The 50th Annual Johnston County Boys & Girls Club Railroad Days 5K Walk & Run is happening this Saturday, September 19, and several hundred runners will be taking to the streets of Selma!

For the safety of our participants, volunteers, and motorists, the following road disruptions will begin at 8:00 AM:

🚧 N. Webb Street will be closed from E. Anderson Street to the 1100 block of N. Webb Street.

➡️ Motorists should use Sharpe Street and Raiford Street to navigate around the Webb Street closure.

⚠️ Griswold Street, Dixie Street, and Bennett Drive will also be part of the race route. Please use extreme caution in these areas and watch for runners and pedestrians. Pedestrians have the right of way.

Please plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and follow the direction of officers and event personnel throughout the morning.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Good luck to all of the runners!

09/14/2026

🚨 TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN AT SELMA TRACTOR SUPPLY 🚨

At approximately 12:02 a.m. on Sunday September 13, 2026, Selma Police officers responded to an audible alarm at Tractor Supply, 1401 S. Po***ck Street.

Officers arrived approximately one minute later and located two individuals suspected of cutting a fence and entering the gated area of the property.

A brief vehicle pursuit and foot chase followed, and officers successfully took both individuals into custody.

Initial information indicated a possible third person was involved. Selma Police K9 and drone, with assistance from surrounding law enforcement agencies, conducted a search of the area. After reviewing surveillance footage with the store manager, officers confirmed that only the two individuals taken into custody were involved and had entered the property.

The investigation determined that Donnell Hikeen Ricks of Rocky Mount and Andre Terrell Campbell of Snow Hill had traveled to Selma with the alleged intent of stealing minibikes from Tractor Supply.

Campbell was charged with:
• Attempted Larceny (Felony)
• Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
• Felony Conspiracy
• Attempted Breaking & Entering (Felony)
• Fleeing/Eluding Arrest with a Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor)
• First-Degree Trespassing (Misdemeanor)
• Injury to Real Property (Misdemeanor)
• Resisting a Public Officer (Misdemeanor)
• Possession of Ma*****na Up to ½ Oz. (Misdemeanor)

Campbell received a $50,000 secured bond.

Ricks was charged with:
• Attempted Larceny (Felony)
• Felony Conspiracy
• Attempted Breaking & Entering (Felony)
• First-Degree Trespassing (Misdemeanor)
• Injury to Real Property (Misdemeanor)
• Resisting a Public Officer (Misdemeanor)

Ricks also received a $50,000 secured bond.

The Selma Police Department would like to thank the surrounding law enforcement agencies that assisted during the search and investigation.

Our officers responded quickly, worked together, utilized available technology, and followed the investigation through to its conclusion. This is what proactive policing and strong community partnerships look like.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The charges described above are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

25 years later, we remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost, the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the countless families and communities forever changed by September 11, 2001.

We honor their courage. We remember their sacrifice.

We will never forget.

Do you remember where you were when the world stop turning, that September day?

09/05/2026

🚨🍔 DINE FOR A CAUSE! 🍦💙

The Selma Police Department is proud to partner with Culver’s of Selma to help raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina! 🏅❤️

📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
📍 Culver’s of Selma
1081 Outlet Center Dr., Selma, NC

When you dine in, use the drive-thru, or order carry-out on September 23rd, 25% of qualifying group sales will be donated to support Special Olympics North Carolina.

All you have to do is show this flyer when placing your order so your purchase receives fundraiser credit!

So bring the family, grab a burger, cheese curds, or a Concrete Mixer, and help us support an incredible organization that provides opportunities for athletes across North Carolina. 🏆💙

Good food. Great community. An even greater cause.

We hope to see you at Culver’s on September 23rd! 👮‍♂️🍔💙