Lincoln County Sheriffs Office - Sheriff Carpenter Offers Tips for a Safe July 4th Holiday

Finger Printing Services are available at the Main Office of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office by appointment only. Call 704-736-8870 to set up an apointment which is normally set on a daily schedule between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You must bring valid Identification and the charge is $10.00. You are encouraged to bring the proper change.

A representative of the Finger Printing Division will be at the Charlie District Office ( East Lincoln Office) on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to complete fingerprints for job applications and concealed carry handgun permits. The office is located at 1889 North NC Highway 16 in the Westport Plaza Shopping Center. You must also have an appointment made through the main office at 704-732-9050. For additional information, contact Lt. Erin Long at 704-736-8878.

50B Weapon Seizure Information

When a District Court Judge or Magistrate orders surrender of firearms,ammunition, or concealed carry and gun permits, by law these items will be held in the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. A court order must be obtained before the weapons can be returned to the owner and a criminal check will be made to determine the owner is not a convicted felon.

Storage Fees for Weapons are as follows:

(1 to 5 weapons- $5.00 per month- $250.00 maximum)( 6 to 10 weapons- $10.00 per month-$500.00 maximum)( 11 to 15 weapons-$15.00 per month-$1,000.00 maximum)(16 or more weapons- $20.00 per month- $1,500.00 maximum)

The fee will have to be paid before the return of the weapons. The fee must be paid in cash, certified check or money order.

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May 2012

Sheriff Carpenter Offers Tips for a Safe July 4th Holiday

With the approach of the July 4^th week, Lincoln County Sheriff David

Carpenter asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Traditionally during the July 4^th Holiday, our highways experience one of the highest

traffic flows of the year. The Sheriff reminds all county residents to follow these safety tips:

· Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare ahead nor fix your gaze on one point on the road.

· When passing an automobile, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. You will know instantly if the car is about to veer - giving you an extra few seconds to respond.

· You should pull out into the opposite lane of traffic when passing while you are still well behind the car in front. This should give you some time and space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into your own lane should the need arise. Never cut abruptly out of your lane into the opposite lane when passing.

· Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course.

· Drivers should always “aim high” in steering. That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you. Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as on-coming ones.

· Never follow too close. Remember that, as your speed increases, it takes you substantially longer to stop. Also remember that it’s good to have an extra cushion of space in front of you if you’re being tail-gated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions.

“Lastly, I would remind all motorists to practice the Golden rule when driving. Be courteous and tolerant of other drivers. Please don’t get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones – just get out of their way,” Sheriff Carpenter said in closing, “Let’s make this summer a safe one on the roads in Lincoln County.”

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