Police Blotter 10/9/2012

Sergeant Daniels confirmed that The Pony Island, Flying Melon and Creekside Cafe restaurants all reported having been entered illegally during the wee hours.  Daniels said the department will aggressively pursue all leads.

"When we have a lead and we work it, we usually end up with charges," said Daniels.  Tips from the public help officers break cases.

"Somebody saw something last night, or heard a noise.  They may not have realized what was going on at the time," said Sergeant Daniels.  Tips can remain anonymous.  If you noticed anything out of the ordinary last night, please contact the Sheriff's Office. 

Daniels also noted that video surveillance on Ocracoke is getting better and better, and is more common than people think. 

In the off season, Ocracoke officers work in teams of two, rotating a week on duty with a week off.  This allows them to attend trainings off the island, and even to go on vacation. 

This break in could result in a change for the department.  Daniels expects officers will stagger their hours, and be on patrol later at night and earlier in the morning.

"Our job is to prevent crime," he said.  "We take it personal when someone's home or business gets broken into.  We care about other people's property."

Last week was busy for on duty Officers William Boyd and Cole Boyd, who share a last name but are not related.  Over the weekend they wrote four DWIs. 

Two golf carts drivers were issued DWIs, and charged with careless and reckless driving, passing on the right, and being to the left of the center lane. 

A local man was pulled for having an un-helmeted passenger on the back of his scooter.  The passenger had an open container of alcohol, and the driver ended up with a DWI. 

One DWI was written to the driver of a car.

Officers assisted with two EMS calls.

Warrants have been issued in an on-going case of financial identity fraud.  A Beaufort County resident used a fraudulent credit card to obtain service from a local restaurant.  "We'll see her in court," said Daniels.

The department continues to run down leads on a stolen surfboard, which was then sold and re-sold.  Sergeant Daniels is optimistic that charges will eventually be brought in the case.