Town of Duck Police Department
1259 Duck Road • Post Office Box 8369
Duck, North Carolina 27949
PHONE (252) 261-1112
FAX (252) 261-2108
Jeffrey E. Ackerman, Chief of Police
Weekly Police Report
March 15, 2026 – March 21, 2026
Calls for Service: 304
TRAFFIC
- Officers issued 31 traffic enforcement actions during the week.
PROPERTY CHECKS
- 159 business checks were made. No unsecured doors were found.
- 18 Seasonal property checksNo unsecured doors were found.
- 37 extra patrols were requested by out-of-town property owners this week.
INCIDENTS OF INTEREST
- Larceny (Sea Colony Drive)
On March 17, 2026, officers responded after a homeowner reported numerous belongings missing from a condominium that is rented out. The complainant did not want the larceny investigated but wanted it documented. The responding officer completed an incident report.
- Dispute (Acorn Oak Avenue)
On March 18, 2026, officers responded to a dispute between roommates. One of the subjects had become irate and aggressive, but not physical, with the other party. The parties agreed to stay separated until alternative living arrangements could be found.
- Dispute (Nash Road)
On March 18, 2026, officers responded to the above address regarding an irate juvenile who was destroying property inside the residence. The complainant was advised of the involuntary commitment process, but no action was taken. The officers’ request for immediate secure custody was denied by the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Dare County Mobile Crisis agreed to respond and assist. The parties were separating and the juvenile voluntarily left the residence to stay with a friend. The following day, the juvenile moved out.
TRAFFIC CRASHES
- No traffic crashes were reported this past week.
WEEKLY TRAFFIC VOLUME (As determined by ALPR Detections)
| ALPR Camera | 3/15/26 | 3/16/26 | 3/17/26 | 3/18/26 | 3/19/26 | 3/20/26 | 3/21/26 |
| Northbound: Duck Into Corolla | 1518 | 1996 | 3105 | 2990 | 3364 | 3617 | 2901 |
| Southbound: Currituck Into Duck | 2004 | 1733 | 3080 | 2907 | 3224 | 3256 | 2880 |
| Northbound: SS Into Duck | 2947 | 3615 | 5071 | 5010 | 5636 | 6129 | 4682 |
| Southbound: Duck Into SS | 3692 | 2939 | 5147 | 4885 | 5380 | 5630 | 4736 |
| Total Detections | 10161 | 10283 | 16403 | 15792 | 17604 | 18632 | 16198 |
- 58.9% of the vehicles that entered Duck passed through to Currituck County last week.