Victim Services
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF A CRIME
If you are the victim of a crime please report the offense as soon as practical by calling our Communications Section at 336-727-2112. A deputy will respond to your location and start the investigative process by filing a report. If you need immediate assistance or you’re involved in an emergency, please dial 911.
Latest News & Highlights
SheriffSergeant Dale Terry Retires
Sergeant Dale Terry began his Law Enforcement career in 2010. Sergeant Terry earned several promotions throughout his career with his last promotion as Sergeant on July 10, 2021.
SheriffSergeant Joseph M. Sells retires
Sergeant Joseph Sells began his Law Enforcement career in 1993. Sergeant Sells earned several promotions throughout his career with his last promotion to the rank of Sergeant in 2006.
SheriffDeputy Sheriff II John Samuel Welch
Deputy Sheriff II John S. Welch began his Law Enforcement career in 2013. Deputy Welch had the highest rank held as a Reserve Lieutenant before being hired full-time in 2013.
SheriffMajor Mark L. Elliott Retires
Major Mark L. Elliott began his Law Enforcement career in 1999. Major Elliott earned several promotions throughout his career with his last promotion to the rank of Major on January 26, 2019.
* Stats 1/1/2022 thru 7/31/2022
2020 Forsyth County Crime Clock
Violent Crime
- One homicide every 366 days
- One rape every 15 days
- One aggravated assault every 2 days
- ONE VIOLENT CRIME EVERY 37 HOURS
Property Crime
- One robbery every 18 days
- One burglary every 23 hours
- One larceny every 8 hours
- One motor vehicle theft every 3 days
- ONE PROPERTY CRIME EVERY 5 HOURS
Other Crime
- One Crimes Against Persons every 6 hours
- One Crimes Against Property every 4 hours
- One Crimes Against Society every 5 hours
- One Call for Service every 5 minutes
County Services
Contact Us
Administration Building
301 North Church StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 917 7001
Fax: 336 727 8070
Email: Contact Us
Detention Center
201 North Church StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 917 7600
Email: Contact Us
Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park CircleWinston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336 703 2480
Email: Contact Animal Services
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