Divisions: Criminal Investigations | Patrol | K-9 Unit | School Resource Officers | Property and Evidence | Public Safety Cadets Unit
Criminal Investigations
Major Mark St. Clair
Phone : 828-352-7937
Detective Lt. Adrian Davis
Phone: 828-352-7928
Detective Travis Pennell
Phone: 828-352-7929
Detective Tyler Resecker
Detective
Phone: 828-352-7919
Detective Lee Hoyle
Detective
Phone: 828-352-7921
Patrol Division
Captain Timothy Simms
Phone : 828-352-7936
Lt. Shannon Roberts
Phone:828-352-7936
Lt. Dennis Foster
Phone: 828-352-7916
The Patrol Division consists of 4 squads that work 12-hour shifts providing law enforcement services to the citizens of Alexander County. Each patrol squad consists of one sergeant, a corporal, and two patrol deputies. Two lieutenants supervise the Patrol Squads. The Patrol Division provides all basic law enforcement functions that the Sheriff’s Office is charged with, including the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances, the service of various types of criminal and civil processes, subpoenas, and other legal documents, the investigation of criminal acts committed within the county, and other services.
Patrol Squads
“A” Squad
“B” Squad
“C” Squad
“D” Squad
K-9 Unit
Captain Timothy Simms and K9 Daigo
Sgt Cole Weitzel and K9 Bane
Cpl Jacob Barnes and K9 Ash
Sgt Brandon Caudle and K9 Remi
Dep. Dylan Adams and K9 Otter
School Resource Officers
Lt. Buddy McKinney
Phone: 828-352-7923
Lt. Buddy Mckinney oversees the SRO/Dare Division. This division consists of one supervisor and eight deputies who are assigned as school resources officers at all county schools with the exception of Taylorsville Elementary and Alexander Central High school which are inside the Town of Taylorsville. The SRO Division is tasked with the responsibility of delivering the DARE curriculum and is also available to the school, functioning as a law-related counselor and educator.
Ellendale Elementary School
Stony Point Elementary School
East Alexander Middle School
Hiddenite Elementary School
West Alexander Middle School
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
Student Success Center
Taylorsville Elementary School
Ellendale Elementary School
Wittenburg Elementary School
Bethlehem Elementary School
Property and Evidence
Lt Buddy Mckinney
Evidence Tech
If you are the rightful owner of found property (other than evidence seized during a criminal investigation) that is being held by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, you are advised to call 828-632-1111 (EXT 668) to arrange for the retrieval of the items as soon as possible. The person wishing to claim found property MUST provide proof of ownership satisfactory to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office prior to the items being returned. This can be in the form of a receipt for purchase, a notarized Bill of Sale, or other official documentation which clearly established ownership rights for the individual.
If you are the rightful owner of property being held by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office that you believe is eligible to be released, you may contact the Property & Evidence Custodian by calling 828-352-5014 to schedule an appointment to retrieve the items.
Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program which is a part of N.C. Association of Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors, Inc. The program is designed to educate youth aged 14-20 on the law enforcement profession. Teamwork, discipline, time management, and leadership skills are just a few of the skills learned by cadets. These skills can be used in all professions, and the student does not necessarily have to choose the profession of law enforcement.
The program is open to males and females at least 14 years of age who have not yet reached their 21st birthday. Regular meetings are held two Tuesdays a month at the Alexander County Court House in downtown Taylorsville from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
For questions about the program, contact Sheriff Chad Pennell by email or phone at 828-632-1111.
Explorers Membership Application
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