NCSA is Legitimate

"I have received several calls about the current membership drive by the NCSA (North Carolina Sheriffs Association). Unlike many out of state solicitations, the NCSA, IS, a LEGITIMATE association consisting of all 100 Sheriff's throughout NC.The NCSA membership dues do go toward training of all NC SHERIFFS,however many potential givers would rather ensure any monies they given should go directly to the Watauga County deputies, detention staff and Telecommunicators. The WCSO does maintain a small fund (administered by county finance for audit and 3rd party oversight purposes) that is used to help with unforeseen emergencies and expenses as a result of illness, births, and deaths.I hope this helps and that our citizens feel free, if so inclined, to contribute to either the NCSA or the Watauga County Sheriff's Officer's fund."

Len Hagaman, WCSO

Paving Scam Warning

During the past few months, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Boone Police Department, and other local municipal and neighboring county Sheriff’s Offices say they have received numerous complaints about paving companies that employ high pressure tactics to pressure homeowners into signing contracts.

The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation and assistance from the 24th Judicial District’s District Attorney, have now successfully partnered with the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection.

Those individuals who have made complaints to local law enforcement, and/or the District Attorney’s Office (24th Judicial District), or anyone who has been coerced, or pressured, into signing a contract, is to call the following toll free telephone number: 1-877-566-7226, this office of consumer protection is aware of this activity and will be glad to take your complaint.

Citizens must be cautious against anyone attempting to intimidate, or pressure, any citizen into signing any contract until it is fully understood. It is also strongly suggested that citizens do not succumb to any high pressure tactics – many citizens have experienced expenditures in the thousands of dollars.

US 321 Closure - Construction Zone

We have received notification that US Highway 321 North (Construction Zone in Caldwell County) beginning Monday, June 1st will be closing every Monday night from 8:00 PM until 5:00 AM on Tuesday mornings.  The same detour route that is being used on Tuesday/Thursday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM will need to be used.  If you have any questions please contact Frank Gioscio of the Department of Transportation at 828-265-5088.

 

Sheriff's Office is now on Twitter

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is now making urgent announcements on Twitter.  Sign up to follow at www.twitter.com/wataugasheriff  

Twitter will allow you to have messages sent to your text message capable cell phone, so you don't have to wait to get online to see the announcements.  The Sheriff's Office will be releasing information regarding urgent announcements, special weather statements, and event announcements.