Hurricane Florence impacted New Hanover County with significant winds and extreme rain. We are now in our recovery phase, and ask residents to monitor EmergencyNHC.com for updates.
Hurricane Florence impacted New Hanover County with significant winds and extreme rain. We are now in our recovery phase, and ask residents to monitor EmergencyNHC.com for updates.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is the principal law enforcement agency of New Hanover County, providing service to over 200,000 people within 185 square miles. The Sheriff’s Office patrols the county, investigates crimes, apprehends criminals, and provides custody or control for arrested defendants, both pre-trial and sentenced. The Sheriff is responsible for courtroom security, service of civil process, transportation of prisoners and mentally unstable individuals, and service of criminal papers.
To serve and protect the citizens of New Hanover County with integrity and enforce the laws of North Carolina and the United States of America.
