By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County, North Carolina, is rapidly evolving from a rural haven to a suburban hub. With this growth comes unique challenges in maintaining public safety, as highlighted by Sheriff Mike Roberson during his talk…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday night, November 15, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office successfully diffused a potentially dangerous situation involving a Chapel Hill man experiencing a mental health crisis. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Chatham County deputies responded to information provided…
Pittsboro, NC – Taking a short break from their daily duties, personnel at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office recently participated in a spirited, Halloween-themed team-building exercise. In a friendly competition that engaged their creativity and teamwork, staff from all divisions…
Raleigh, NC – Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson joined other sheriffs and law enforcementprofessionals from across North Carolina at the recent North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s(NCSA’s) 101 st Annual Business Conference. Sheriff Roberson was elected by his fellow sheriffs to serve…
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recently held an election to select representatives to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson was elected to serve a three-year term on the Commission.…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson was recently awarded the 2020 Humane Law Enforcement Award by The Humane Society of the United States “for his leadership in combating illegal animal abuse,” according to the official plaque. The North…
by Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On Friday, March 27 North Carolina governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order. The Stay at Home Order is effective at 5 p.m. on Monday and will last for at…
Pittsboro, NC – A three-month drug investigation from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office resulted in eight arrests and 127 charges. Authorities said that the investigation was focused on a “suspected local opioid prescription pill-sharing network.” Approximately 600 prescription pills were…
Pittsboro, NC – In September 2017, Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announced his plans to implement body cameras for patrol deputies beginning in 2018. Funding for the body cameras is provided by Chatham County through its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).…
Pittsboro, NC – After a Wednesday night snowfall of one to three inches, Many roads in Chatham county were snow-covered and icy come Thursday morning. Chatham County schools and most government offices were closed. Many residents took the advice to…