Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit

06/16/2024

The Craven County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit would like to wish to all of the Dads, Furbaby Dad's, and K-9 Handler Dads out there a Happy Father's Day!!


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06/15/2024

Get your Jeep registered!!

Time to get your Jeep entries in! Deadline 6-21-2024! See pinned post for applications. $25 entry for Cleanest
Dirtiest
Most modified
And all funds go to Craven County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit and Craven County Animal Protective Services!

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06/14/2024

***IN NEED OF SOME HELP***

The Father's Refuge has helped our K9 Unit for several years now and we couldn't be more thankful for them!!

They have allowed us to utilize their facility for K9 Seminars and K9 Training!!

They need our help with odds and ends tomorrow and our K9 Unit had already been scheduled for another event...

If anyone would please help them and show them the kindness and support that they have shown us AND our community!! Anytime at all, If you are only able to help for 1 hour or your able to help 8 hours! Everything helps!! Just show up if you can!

Saturday, June 15th at The Father's Refuge
9210 NC-55, Dover, NC 28526

Anytime after 7am!!!

06/13/2024

We wanted to give a huge thank you to the Moncourtois Family for their generous donation to help support our K-9 Unit! We were able to get some really neat pictures with them! We can't thank you enough!

We have the most awesome citizens!

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06/13/2024

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06/08/2024

****Please help us welcome our 8th and newest member of the K-9 Unit, K-9 Dare!!!****

The Craven County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Kelly Daniel, Instructor/Trainer of Obedient K9 Academy in Charlotte, NC, Carol Skaziak of Throw Away Dogs Project, and Steven Stoops of ATAK9 for coming together to seeing the potential in this dog! Our county and agency could not be more thankful for all of you!

Meet the Handler and K-9:
K-9 Deputy Shotwell has served at the Craven County Sheriff's Office since October of 2023 and has served as a Patrol Deputy and began with K-9 Dare in April of 2024. K-9 Dare is a 1 year old German Shepherd and will be trained as a full Patrol K-9.

We look forward to seeing what these to accomplish in the future!

Thank you 's Photography for taking these awesome photos for our agency!!

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06/05/2024

Great teamwork!

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On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Deputies with the Craven County Sheriff's Office Criminal Patrol Bureau attempted to serve active felony warrants for probation violations on Michael Eric Newby at 250 Keener Avenue Lot 41. When Deputies approached the residence, Newby escaped from the residence through a rear window and ran into the woods.

Additional Deputies arrived on scene and began searching for Newby in the area of Keener Avenue and Sand Ridge Road. K9 Elliot was utilized to conduct an article search for Newby which led them to the wooded area near where he was last seen. Deputies deployed an Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) with thermal imaging capabilities to search the area. The drone operator was able to locate Newby in the area hiding behind a structure off of Stacy Lane.

Deputies were directed to the area where Newby was located, at which time Newby fled the location and moved to another place in the wooded area. A K9 Deputy spotted Newby near Sand Ridge Road and Stacy Lane just a few minutes later. The K9 Deputy pursued Newby back into the wooded area toward Keener Avenue. K9 Elliot was deployed to apprehend Newby and was successfully able to detain Newby. As Deputies approached Newby, he pulled a knife and threatened to stab Deputies and himself. Deputies deployed a taser allowing them to safely take Newby into custody. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on scene and provided medical care to Newby.

Michael Eric Newby, 32, of New Bern, NC was arrested and charged with the following:

• Assault on Government Official
• Four counts of Resisting a Public Officer
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Two counts of Felony Probation Violation

Newby was transported to the Craven County Detention Center and took before the Magistrate. He was issued a $7,500 secured bond for the new charges and scheduled for his first appearance on July 17, 2024 at the Craven County Courthouse in Courtroom Number 4 at 9:00am. Newby was issued a $20,000 secured bond for the probation violation charges and scheduled for his first appearance on June 10, 2024 at the Craven County Courthouse in Courtroom Number 1 at 9:30am.

Sheriff Chip Hughes
Craven County Sheriff's Office
Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit
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06/05/2024

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Deputies with the Craven County Sheriff's Office Criminal Patrol Bureau attempted to serve active felony warrants for probation violations on Michael Eric Newby at 250 Keener Avenue Lot 41. When Deputies approached the residence, Newby escaped from the residence through a rear window and ran into the woods.

Additional Deputies arrived on scene and began searching for Newby in the area of Keener Avenue and Sand Ridge Road. K9 Elliot was utilized to conduct an article search for Newby which led them to the wooded area near where he was last seen. Deputies deployed an Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) with thermal imaging capabilities to search the area. The drone operator was able to locate Newby in the area hiding behind a structure off of Stacy Lane.

Deputies were directed to the area where Newby was located, at which time Newby fled the location and moved to another place in the wooded area. A K9 Deputy spotted Newby near Sand Ridge Road and Stacy Lane just a few minutes later. The K9 Deputy pursued Newby back into the wooded area toward Keener Avenue. K9 Elliot was deployed to apprehend Newby and was successfully able to detain Newby. As Deputies approached Newby, he pulled a knife and threatened to stab Deputies and himself. Deputies deployed a taser allowing them to safely take Newby into custody. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on scene and provided medical care to Newby.

Michael Eric Newby, 32, of New Bern, NC was arrested and charged with the following:

• Assault on Government Official
• Four counts of Resisting a Public Officer
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Two counts of Felony Probation Violation

Newby was transported to the Craven County Detention Center and took before the Magistrate. He was issued a $7,500 secured bond for the new charges and scheduled for his first appearance on July 17, 2024 at the Craven County Courthouse in Courtroom Number 4 at 9:00am. Newby was issued a $20,000 secured bond for the probation violation charges and scheduled for his first appearance on June 10, 2024 at the Craven County Courthouse in Courtroom Number 1 at 9:30am.

Sheriff Chip Hughes
Craven County Sheriff's Office
Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit
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06/04/2024

Great Teamwork!!

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Throw Away Dogs Project
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Great day for the good guys!

K-9 Elliot - 1
Bad guy - 0

Outstanding teamwork!!

05/27/2024

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and gratitude for those who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. As we honor their memory, let's reflect on the profound courage and selflessness they demonstrated. Their legacy inspires us to strive for a better, more unified nation. On this grateful day, we pause to pay tribute to these heroes, to remember their stories, and to express our deepest gratitude. May their sacrifice never be forgotten, and may we always cherish the freedoms they fought to protect.

05/18/2024

Putting in the work to get these illegal narcotics off these streets!!



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05/17/2024

Thank you Unleashed Pet Products for donating this biothane lead and ball to K9 Elliot!! He will get good use out of these!!

Check these guys out!!

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05/15/2024

Thank you so much Baskin’ Doggins Cakes for bringing our puppers these awesome cakes and pops!!! Thank you for thinking of us!!

Check these guys out!! They are awesome!

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05/14/2024

Thank you Tryon Civitan Club for donating to our K9 Unit!!! We have the best community!!

05/12/2024

***HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!***

from the Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit!!

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05/10/2024

Please help us thank Protection4Paws for donating these bags to all the Handlers that attended K9 Law & Order!!

Active Fundraising Links are below

We're thrilled to announce that during the 2024 K9 Law & Order Event, K9 Elliot, K9 Athos, K9 Echo, K9 Bear, K9 Viper, K9 Dare and K9 Tia of the Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit in NC were awarded a K9 Medical Kit (Buddy Bag) courtesy of Protection4Paws. This generous donation from the non-profit charity aims to equip Law Enforcement K9s with essential tools for their safety and well-being.

During the event, we distributed over 63 bags, each valued at $400, which has significantly impacted our inventory and funds. To mitigate this impact, we've established personal fundraising links for each K9 who received a Buddy Bag. Recovering some of the funds will enable us to safeguard more K9 teams. Your support in assisting with covering the expense of the kit is invaluable. Such donations are instrumental in furthering our mission to support other K9 teams in need. We greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our cause.

Protection4Paws, based in PA, is committed to supplying K9s with the necessary items to enhance their protection while they tirelessly serve our communities. Time is of the essence in treating severe injuries, and our K9 Medical Kit (Buddy Bag), valued at $400.00, plays a crucial role in ensuring a swift and effective medical response.

Visit our website at for more information about our cause: https://www.protection4paws.com/

For inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] or by phone at 717-331-0231.

Thank you for your continued support!

Active Fundraising Links
K9 Elliot - https://square.link/u/sSkYBIh7
K9 Athos - https://square.link/u/2PU7nJsW
K9 Echo - https://square.link/u/5BFyWfNR
K9 Bear - https://square.link/u/a8RMPwx6
K9 Viper - https://square.link/u/jUxiiar5
K9 Dare - https://square.link/u/LqLfFVdD
K9 Tia - https://square.link/u/XRflVXC2

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05/07/2024

Getting in some environmental work!!

Thank you to The Father's Refuge for allowing us to utilize their facility!!!

05/05/2024

Golf Tournament Rescheduled Date!!

Attention! The VEMA Annual Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to Monday 27 May 2024. This will be on Memorial Day. Shot Gun Start at 1000hrs. Those that had golf teams set up for the rain out date, please contact CHiP Schultz at (530) 249-9229 so you can get you re-registered. Come out and have a great time at Taberna Country Club and help us raise money for the Paws of War Eastern North Carolina and the Craven County Sheriff's Office - K-9 Unit!

Thank you Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association - VEMA New Bern for your hard work to make this happen! And thank you Taberna Country Club for being our hosts!!!

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05/05/2024

Fun K9 Demos at the Vanceboro Strawberry Festival!

04/27/2024

04/13/2024

K-9 Elliot visiting with new friends at No.7 Township Fire Department at their Open House today!!

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04/13/2024

A ***********HUGE THANK YOU***********
to Chad Toews and Kayden Toews of Eastside Haulers, LLC (252-244-1046) for donating your time to help us move our kennels!

These guys were absolutely awesome!
Our Craven County Community is the best!
Check them out and give them a call!

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04/12/2024

April is Canine Fitness Month! Sheriffs’ office K9s and their deputies serve communities across North Carolina. K9s undergo rigorous training before they do the first day’s work for a sheriff’s office. To stay both mentally and physically fit, their handlers must continue to train them on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. Did you know that sheriffs’ K9s in North Carolina are used to sniff out drugs, search for missing persons and cadavers, and even find explosives?

(K9s featured are Deputy Drifter - Pitt County (top left), K9 Jax - Brunswick County (bottom left), K9 Bond - Onslow County (top right), and K9 Tia - Craven County (bottom right).

04/04/2024

If you know any information about this, please contact Crime Stoppers...

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03/29/2024

Thank you Mr. And Mrs. Herman for continuing to support our K-9 Unit!! Mr. and Mrs. Herman has paid for our entire K-9 Unit to attend K-9 Law & Order in Maryland as well as here in Craven County for the past 3 years!!

We are so appreciative of their donations!!

If you would like to help our K-9 Unit with purchasing equipment or help them attend extra training, please send us a message!!

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03/26/2024

We wanted to take a moment and congratulate Officer Vaughn and K9 Xander of the Hope Mills Police Department after completing their Certification as a Patrol K9 Team!!

We are so proud of you both and honored to be a part of your journey!!

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03/21/2024

It was an honor to have Alyssa Hefner with WITN-TV ride with us for the day! We love sharing our dogs and showing their capabilities with our awesome community!

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THANK YOU to all of those who help us train and to our citizens who continue to support this program!

Craven County Sheriff's Office has 7 K-9 dogs and is soon adding an 8th.

03/09/2024

Just a reminder!
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