Onslow Crime Tracker

A 27-year-old already jailed for child abuse now faces new charges for exploiting a disabled woman to obtain a $215,000 home. This pattern highlights why protecting at-risk residents demands constant community vigilance.

Three serious violent incidents underscore a troubling pattern of assaults in Onslow County.

• Throat slashing: A 19-year-old faces charges after...

A troubling cluster of incidents shows children facing direct harm or risk across Onslow County.

• Exploitation case: Christopher Dunlap faces 30...

• June 9 detection: OCS IT staff identified the attack by a sophisticated global threat actor and immediately secured systems while alerting law...

A Monday night traffic stop on Pony Farm Road escalated when Jarred Mackey, 43, shot at a deputy during a foot chase after giving a false name. The...

Recent federal court orders in North Carolina altered payout rules and excluded a key government expert, yet advocates call the changes procedural...

Two separate high-speed pursuits in Onslow County both hit 120 MPH this week, exposing a risky pattern.

• Jacksonville incident: 21-year-old Hayden...

• Staffing growth: Added 70 new members in 2025, with 54% of the 350+ staff being veterans
• Investigations surge: Handled 11,382 cases, clearing...

Swansboro police need the community's help identifying two individuals tied to a Walmart larceny (Case 260701), sharing surveillance photos of the suspects and a vehicle. Call 910-326-5151 or Onslow Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273 with any details.

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