Wake County Sheriff's Office Coverage

Student hospitalized Tuesday after fight at Wendell school

According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, the fight involved two students and happened around 1:25 p.m. at Wendell Magnet Middle School.

WRAL staff

NC law enforcement cracks down with 'Speed a Little, Lose a Lot' campaign

North Carolina law enforcement officers are urging drivers to slow down during the holiday weekend as the number of people on highways increases for Spring Break, travel and Easter

NC law enforcement cracks down on speeding during Easter weekend

Law enforcement officers in North Carolina are urging drivers to slow down during the holiday weekend as the number of people on highways increases for Spring Break, travel and Easter.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Alert system explained - why you'll get updates when there's an emergency nearby

This situation rose to the level of safety concern that they sent alerts using both the opt-in system called Ready Wake and also the federal IPAWS system.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Chase, crash, search disturb calm of Wake County evening; deputies still looking for 1 person

Residents of a part of Wake County that straddles Raleigh and Cary were on guard Thursday after an overnight search for someone connected to a police chase.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Woman charged after deadly double crash in Franklin County

Jennifer Baker Pearce was arrested on Monday in Wake County. Sheriff Kevin White said she had been on the run ever since the November 2023 crash.

WRAL staff

Wake deputy with ALS waited months for an insurance payout; 5 On Your Side got help for his family

After months of frustration, Roy Woodlief called 5 On Your Side for help with an insurance payout to cover costs after an ALS diagnosis.

Attorneys for 2 men charged with murder of Wake Deputy Ned Byrd appear in court

Attorneys for the two men charged in the murder of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd appeared in court Thursday.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

On cam: Wake deputy arrests driver of speeding car

Video shared with WRAL News by the Wake County Sheriff's Office shows the moment deputies stopped a speeding car and arrested the driver.

Wake County Jail needs more space, more workers to meet increasing demand

As of Wednesday, the Wake County Jail's capacity is 1,574 inmates and there are currently 1,499 inmates.

Wake County jail approaching capacity

The Wake County Jail's capacity is 1,574 inmates and there are currently 1,499 inmates as of Wednesday

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Juvenile arrested, police looking for two others after stolen vehicle crashes from chase in Raleigh

State troopers were pursuing a stolen vehicle when the vehicle crashed in the area of Sumner Boulevard and Triangle Town Boulevard. A juvenile was taken into custody.

Man shot on Honeycutt Road in Wake County

At approximately 5:30 a.m., the sheriff's office was made aware that a man arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound. It was determined the shooting occurred in the 9800 block of Honeycutt Road.

WRAL staff

Suspected child sex offender facing more charges following high-speed chase

Wednesday, the Wake County Sheriff's Office charged Rayshon Treadwell with more charges including felony flee to elude arrest, resisting a public officer, speeding, and reckless driving.

Deputy hurt after chase with suspect wanted on multiple sex crimes

A man wanted by the Henderson Police Department on over two dozen child sex crimes tried to escape Wake County deputies during a chase in Wendell.

Suspected child sex offender arrested after chase in Wendell

Wake County deputies on Tuesday arrested a suspected child sex offender in Wendell who they say led deputies in a chase.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Man hospitalized after shooting near Holly Springs

At approximately 6:30 a.m., deputies were called to a report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Piney Grove Wilbon Road.

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More NC counties seek special technology to stop inmates from sneaking in weapons, drugs

Often, prohibited items are hidden in inconspicuous places - tucked into groin areas or crevices of the body.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter

79-year-old man charged with 4 counts of indecent liberties with child

Herbert Lee Amyx, 79, has been charged with four counts of indecent liberties with a child. The arrest warrant said the incidents happened in May of 2022 with a child under the age of 16.

WRAL staff

Couple shares frightening road rage experience

The couple were driving on Louisburg Road on Dec. 21, when a driver pulled on the couple's right side and shot into the vehicle.

Law enforcement agencies prepare to keep peole safe on New Year's Eve

As downtown Raleigh gets ready for WRAL First Night, law enforcement agencies are making their preparations for the big night. WRAL's Eric Miller spoke with a lieutenant with the Wake County Sheriff's Office to learn some of the steps they're taking to keep people safe during celebrations.

Law enforcement agencies in Wake Co. making NYE preparations

As New Year's Eve approaches, many people are finalizing their plans for the big night. Some residents will even head to downtown Raleigh for WRAL First Night Raleigh. But they're not alone. The Wake County Sheriff's Office and the Raleigh Police Department are also preparing for WRAL First Night Raleigh.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Road rage investigation on Louisburg Road, 29 incidents in Wake County this year

Deputies responded at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of gunfire on Louisburg Road near Pulley Town Road.

Wake deputies investigating road rage shooting after man shot at while driving on Louisburg Road

Deputies responded at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of gunfire on Louisburg Road near Pulley Town Road.

WRAL staff

Armed robbery reported at Wake County home, investigation underway

Wake County deputies responded to a report of multiple people armed with weapons entering a home and stealing items.

WRAL Staff