Elizabeth City Police Department

The Elizabeth City Police Department is introducing a new initiative to reduce community violence, as announced during a press conference. The effort aims to address and stop violence within the community.

Two individuals were arrested in Elizabeth City after firearms and narcotics were discovered during a domestic violence investigation at a residence on Sulidae Court. The Elizabeth City Police Department confirmed the arrests and findings.

A second suspect was arrested in connection to a January 22 shooting on Edge Street in Elizabeth City that resulted in the deaths of a man and a teenage boy, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.

Two men were injured in a shooting that occurred overnight on Walker Avenue, as reported by the Elizabeth City Police Department. The incident took place on Sunday.

Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on July 15 around 7:20 p.m. The incident occurred near Shirley Street and McPherson Street, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.

Elizabeth City Police are searching for missing woman Amber Welch, who was last seen near West Ehringhaus Street in Elizabeth City on July 12. She was wearing pajamas, black-rimmed bifocal glasses, and had her hair in a bun.

Elizabeth City Police Department issued a warning about a bear sighting in the city limits, advising residents on how to respond to black bear encounters. The department emphasized that bears are generally not aggressive.

Three individuals were sentenced after being convicted in cases investigated by the Elizabeth City Police Department. Nicholas Shaughnessy, 35, received up to 13 years and six months in prison for first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, indecent liberties, and intimidating a witness.

Elizabeth City Police arrested three individuals during a warrant roundup called Operation: Taking Back Our City. The operation, conducted with North Carolina Probation and Parole, involved 23 officers targeting outstanding warrants.