Sheriff's Office
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office provides primary law enforcement services to the citizens of Catawba County. Serving the public with an adequate patrol of our county, drug enforcement, crime prevention, and education programs, it is the goal of your Catawba County Sheriff's Office to work together with the citizenry to make our county a safe place in which to live, to be employed, to worship and to enjoy recreation.
Message from Sheriff Coy Reid
It is my vision to enhance the quality of life and sense of community in Catawba County by providing effective criminal justice services that are guided by integrity and compassion, and supported by the trust of those we protect.
Important Phone Numbers
EMERGENCY | 911 |
Sheriff's Administration | 828-465-8301 |
Sheriff's Office | 828-464-5241 |
Chief Executive Officer | 828-465-8302 |
Civil Process Division | 828-465-8321 |
Concealed Handgun Permits | 828-465-8984 |
Crime Prevention Officer | 828-465-8336 |
Criminal Investigation/Detective Division | 828-465-0671 |
Criminal Warrants | 828-465-8960 |
Drug Tip Line | 828-466-ATIP |
Sex Offender Registry | 828-465-7974 |
Narcotics Division | 828-464-6932 |
Newton Detention Facility | 828-465-8999 |
Records Division | 828-465-8300 |