Wake County Sheriff's Office Coverage

Wake Co. Sheriff's Office hiring force retiree's to help with shortages

The move is part of Sheriff Wille Rowe's initiative to add 200 to 300 deputies to his staff over the next five years.

'We were extremely short': Wake Co. Sheriff's Office retirees returning to duty

The move is part of Sheriff Willie Rowe's plan to add 200 to 300 deputies over the next five years.

Eric Miller, WRAL mulitmedia journalist

Two men arrested in connection with string of five robberies

On Wednesday, the Wake County Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects connected to five robberies.

Wake Sheriff's Office helps reunite 14-year-old boy with family

Sheriff's deputies partnered with Wake County Emergency Management to send an alert on the missing boy.

Deputies: NC State student found dead at off-campus home

Deputies discovered the student shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Olive Road in Raleigh.

Race, safety at play in push to require that sheriffs work with ICE

NC GOP lawmakers are trying again to require sheriffs to work with ICE, even after a judge or magistrate has released an arrestee. Opponents fear it will lead to overpolicing of Latinx communities and hinder relationships with law enforcement. Supporters cite safety and accountability. Debate is sharp.

Airsoft gun brought to West Millbrook Middle School

The principal of the school confirmed in a letter to parents that an airsoft gun was brought to the campus Wednesday.

Wake Well Check program offers seniors a daily phone call

Anyone living alone and age 65 or older can get a daily check-in call from the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

Daily peace of mind: Wake seniors can get check-in call

Wake County Sheriff Office Citizen Well Check Program will return on Feb. 14, 2023

Daily check-in calls provide peace of mind for Wake seniors, their loved ones

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is reinstating wellness check calls for senior citizens 65 or older who live alone. Individuals can register for the calls at 984-298-1363.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Wake County students head back to school after 6 code red lockdowns last week

Students are heading back to class Monday morning, following a series of threats that forced lockdowns at six schools in Wake County last week.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Fallen Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd's autopsy released

We're learning more about the death of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd, and what it could mean for the prosecution.

Autopsy: Wake Deputy Ned Byrd shot four times, three times to head

The autopsy for fallen Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd shows he was shot four times, including three shots to the back of the head, and shot in his ballistic vest.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Raleigh Police bodycam footage from Hedingham shooting: Body camera 2

Raleigh police released bodycam footage from the Hedingham neighborhood mass shooting that killed five people on Oct. 13.

Raleigh Police bodycam footage from Hedingham shooting: Body camera 3

Raleigh police released bodycam footage from the Hedingham neighborhood mass shooting that killed five people on Oct. 13.

Raleigh Police bodycam footage from Hedingham shooting: Body camera 1

Raleigh police released bodycam footage from the Hedingham neighborhood mass shooting that killed five people on Oct. 13.

Suspect in Wake deputy's death faces a judge

One of the two brothers charged in the death of a Wake County deputy is set to face a judge on Thursday.

Defense defers bond request since Wake Deputy Ned Byrd shooting suspect is on immigration detainer

Arturo Marin Sotelo and his younger brother, Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo, are being held without bond on charges of first-degree murder connected to Byrd's death in August.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Man accused of killing Wake County deputy Ned Byrd to plead guilty to federal gun charge

A man facing local charges in the Aug. 11 shooting death of Wake County deputy Ned Byrd will plead guilty at the federal level on gun charges.

Harrison calls sheriff-elect Willie Rowe a friend, 'good man'

In an emotional concession speech, Donnie Harrison had kind things to say about Willie Rowe, who he said is a friend and will make a good sheriff.

Democrat Willie Rowe is next Wake County sheriff

Willie Rowe, a long-time employee of the Wake County Sheriff's Office, will take the top job after beating a former sheriff in the 2022 election.

Newly-elected Wake County Sheriff will have to tackle recent increase in violent crime

The winner of the race for Wake County Sheriff will find themselves working to solve issues like staffing shortages among first responders, gun violence towards deputies, building meaningful connections with their community and managing an increase in violent crime in Wake County.

Democratic candidate Willie Rowe elected as Wake County's new sheriff

As winner of the race for Wake County Sheriff, Democratic candidate Willie Rowe will have to work to solve issues like staffing shortages among first responders, gun violence towards deputies, building meaningful connections with their community and managing an increase in violent crime in Wake County.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

New search warrants reveal moments before killing of Wake County deputy Ned Byrd

Warrants obtained by WRAL News on Thursday provide more insight and new details into the investigation of the murder of deputy Ned Byrd.

Warrants: Six shots audible on video as Deputy Ned Byrd was shot. One brother points finger at the other.

Arturo Marin-Sotelo, 29, and his brother Alder Marin, 25, are both charged with the murder of Wake Deputy Ned Byrd.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter