Sunset Beach Police Department

10/20/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐊-𝐎𝐑-𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏!

Our annual Trunk-or-Treat event is right around the corner, and we’re asking our amazing community to help us stock up on CANDY!

Did you know passing out candy at this event is a 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓? The Sunset Beach Fire Department, Public Works, and other Town employees all come together to assist the Police Department in passing out candy. Your candy donation doesn’t just help one department, it helps ALL of us!

With hundreds of little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes expected, it takes a LOT of candy to keep those treat bags full! Every bag counts! Whether you donate one bag or ten, you’re helping us make Halloween special for the kids in our community.

Wednesday, October 28
5:00–6:30 PM
Sunset Beach Town Park

Please consider donating a bag of individually wrapped candy!

From all of us at the Sunset Beach Police Department, THANK YOU for helping us make this community tradition possible!

Let’s fill those candy buckets!

10/20/2026

𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑳𝒀 𝑽𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬!

Station Trail, from Sunset Blvd, will be ONE WAY ONLY during Early Voting due to heavy traffic.

Overflow parking is available along the right-of-way on Live Oak, Dogwood and Magnolia. Please keep all four tires off the roadway. Do not park in local business lots, such as the Dollar General and/or Century 21 you may be towed. Watch for heavy pedestrian traffic and please bring your patience.

10/19/2026

𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑳𝒀 𝑽𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬!

Station Trail, from Sunset Blvd, will be ONE WAY ONLY during Early Voting due to heavy traffic. Overflow parking is available along the right-of-way on Live Oak, Dogwood and Magnolia. Please keep all four tires off the roadway. Do not park in local business lots, such as the Dollar General and/or Century 21 you may be towed. Watch for heavy pedestrian traffic and please bring your patience.

10/16/2026

We’re just 12 days away from our big event!!!!

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Today, the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program is kicking off Operation Crash Reduction. Operation Crash Reduction campaign runs from October 12th through 18th. The purpose of the campaign is to save lives and raise awareness about the importance of safe driving.

During the campaign, law enforcement agencies will be making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up across the state. They will also be checking to see if young children are securely fastened in child safety seats. Agencies will be working together to educate drivers and passengers on the importance of wearing a seat belt.

10/11/2026

🌧️ Saturday Evening Weather Update

The National Weather Service Wilmington has issued its briefing and there are no significant changes from the forecast issued earlier today.

Residents should continue to be aware of several potential hazards through Sunday:

☔ Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 3 inches is expected, with isolated higher amounts up to 6 inches possible. Localized flooding and hazardous travel conditions remain possible.

🌊 Minor coastal flooding Flooding of low lying roads may occur around this evening's and Sunday morning's high tides. Minor to moderate beach erosion is also possible.

⛈️ Strong storms possible A few severe thunderstorms may develop through Sunday, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible.

🏖️ Dangerous beach conditions A moderate to high risk of rip currents continues along area beaches, and rough surf may create life threatening conditions for swimmers.

⛵ Hazardous marine conditions A Gale Warning remains in effect through tonight, with seas up to 9 to 10 feet.

Town Administration, Fire Department, and Police Department personnel will continue actively monitoring conditions and will keep the community informed as needed.

⚠️ If you encounter a flooded roadway, remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown.

For the latest forecast information: 🔗 https://www.weather.gov/ilm/briefing

📢 The next routine briefing from the National Weather Service Wilmington is expected by 11 a.m. Sunday.

Stay safe and have a good evening, Sunset Beach. 🌊☔🩵

10/08/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃. 𝐖𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍.

The Sunset Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing, endangered elderly female.

Last seen on Beach Drive heading towards Lowes Food, Ocean Isle Beach.

Description:
Silver hair
Blue sweatshirt
Gray pants
Possibly wearing glasses

The individual has Alzheimer’s and may be confused or disoriented.

If you see her, dail 911 immediately. Please share this post to help us bring her home safely.

Thank you for your assistance.

10/08/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭, and there is still time to join the fun.

We're inviting local businesses and nonprofit organizations to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community, show off your Halloween spirit, and help create a fun, safe, and memorable evening for local children.

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐭:

* Market Express/RM Mart (1690 Seaside Rd)
* Dollar General (408 Sunset Blvd)
* Dollar Tree (1635 Seaside Rd)
* Sunset Beach Town Hall (700 Sunset Blvd)

Contact the Sunset Beach Police Department at 910 579-6297 for more information.

10/06/2026

If you have any questions, please contact the Sunset Beach Police Department at (910) 579-6297 x1028.