Today, at 4:00 p.m., Interim Chief of Police J. Phillip Webster will conduct a brief press conference regarding the shootings that took place last night in the S Road St / Shepard St area. It will be held in front of City Hall, located at 306 East Colonial Avenue.

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***Community Meeting Event*** Date: April 3, 2023 Time: 5:30pm to 6:00pm Location: Pete Hooker Park (Baxter/Chalk Street) Topic: Traffic calming in the area of Pritchard Street.

***Public Service Announcement*** If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Public Works at (252) 337-6628.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! The Elizabeth City Police Department would like to bring awareness to distracted driving. There has been an increase in vehicle collisions with school buses. We are asking our community to be more attentive when driving.

***Public Service Announcement*** The Elizabeth City Police Department would like to notify the community that there are new traffic calming devices on Pritchard Street.

***Public Service Announcement*** Meeting Topic: Traffic Calming in the area of W Church Street between Hughes Blvd and Pritchard Street. Date/Time: 04/19/2023 5:30PM Location: Pete Hooker Park

Please come support your local Police Athletic League (PAL) Program on April 29, 2023, for the Rampage Football and Cheer Cornhole Tournament!

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, please remember not to drink and drive. Plan ahead by designating a sober driver or using a ride-sharing service. Your safety and the safety of others on the road are of the utmost importance. #SaferNeighborhoodsTogether

If you have any questions concerning Cheer, please send us an email to: [email protected] and we can answer any of your questions. We Look forward to seeing everyone for the 2023 Season.

Citizens of Elizabeth City, On 05/09/23, City Manager Montré Freeman removed the Interim title from my responsibilities as your Chief of Police. I am very grateful and honored to fill this role & to work alongside the officers of ECPD in providing police services to the City.

ECPD is actively recruiting for the August 2023 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). If you are interested in law enforcement and would like more info, you can visit the Elizabeth City website at elizabethcitync.gov , scan the QR code, or call us at 252-335-4321.

Happy Mother's Day! The Elizabeth City Police Department wishes Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms in our community. We hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones. Today we honor all your hard work, sacrifices, love and more.

ECPD wants to honor, support, and remember all those who are in law enforcement as well as pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. We appreciate every one of our officers for all of their hard work and dedication to serving our community proudly.

The Elizabeth City Police Athletic League will be opening registration on June 7, 2023, from 1pm-5pm and June 8-9, 2023, from 4pm-8pm for Rampage Football at 600 Westover Street, Elizabeth City NC 27909. FMI: Officer Bray, 252-335-4321 or PAL Coordinator Woods at 252-621-7334.

June is "Internet Safety Month" and one of the main focuses for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program this year is Sextortion. See attached flyer for more information and resources.

***MISSING JUVENILE*** Nijal Nelson was last seen on 08/15/23, at approximately 10PM around the 700-block of N Road St. Nijal M. Nelson is approx. 5ft 6in. & 130lbs with short black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing a white t-shirt, orange Nike shorts, and gray crocs.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact ECPD at 252-335-4321.

***UPDATE*** Juvenile has been located.

The Elizabeth City Police Department would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year. Working together works #ecpdcares