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Weaverville Town Hall
30 South Main Street P.O. Box 338 Weaverville, NC 28787
Open MON – FRI: 8:30am -5:00pm
The Weaverville Police Department proudly serves the growing and changing needs of the Town of Weaverville. They work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of every Weaverville resident and visitor. The Weaverville Police Department is located in the lower level of Town Hall.
The administrative staff is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and can be reached by calling (828) 645-5700.
Email the department at policedepartment@weavervillenc.org.
Chief Oberlin
Meet our Police Chief
Chief Somer Oberlin
Oberlin began her tenure with the Weaverville Police Department in 2014 and has served in progressively responsible positions in law enforcement since 2012. Oberlin began with the Weaverville Police Department, as most do, as a patrol officer and transitioned to Detective in 2017. Among her many contributions to the Town, Oberlin also served on the Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Team, contributes to the Coordinated Community Response Team, and has undergone Trauma Intervention Program training to enhance support resources within the agency.
Town Manager Coffey appointed Oberlin as Interim Police Chief in 2018 before hiring Chief Ron Davis, and she was promoted to Lieutenant and then to Assistant Chief in 2020 by Chief Davis. Since assuming this role, she has completed the Police Chiefs Institute with the North Carolina Justice Academy, the Law Enforcement Executive Program (LEEP) at North Carolina State University, earned her Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification with the North Carolina Training and Standards Division and is currently working toward an Organizational Management Certificate through the Southern Police Institute. Oberlin is also a member of the North Carolina Police Executives Association and North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police.
Contact Information
Phone: (828) 645-5700
Please dial 911 for Emergency Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services.
Dispatch, Non-emergency: (828) 250-6670
Evidence and property pick-up: (828) 645-5700
Weaverville Police Department
30 S. Main Street,
Weaverville, NC 28787
Divisions
The Weaverville Police Department is organized within the following divisions:
Patrol Division
The men and women within the Patrol Division are committed to preventing and combating crime in the Town of Weaverville. All patrol officers are highly trained and adept in responding to emergency and other calls for service and are committed to a mission of preserving the peace and protecting the public.
Aside from responding to dispatched calls for service, officers are encouraged and held accountable for true problem-solving efforts – initiatives that make a significant impact upon the community. These efforts are monitored by supervisors. The department proactively initiates saturation patrols and special enforcement details. Alcohol stings, speed enforcement, driving while impaired enforcement, etc. The Patrol Division continues to focus on the criminal cycle involving theft, fraud, and narcotics-related issues. It utilizes educational strategies to raise the awareness of citizens and businesses, coupled with selective and proactive enforcement actions, to impact and reduce such crimes.
The Weaverville Police Department is dispatched by Buncombe County Communications.
Investigation Division
The Weaverville Police Department Investigation Division is responsible for investigating all major felony crimes from the crime scene through the investigation and into Court. In addition, the Investigation Division is responsible for investigating some misdemeanors and other felonies.
This Division is also responsible for maintaining the department’s evidence room, pawnshop detail, domestic violence/sex crimes, crime scene photography, background screening, forensics, and business crimes.
Evidence / Property Management
The mission of the Evidence Custodian is to accept, catalog, safeguard, store, produce as required for court, return to the legal owner or otherwise legally dispose of all property coming into the custody of the Weaverville Police Department.
Property received by the Evidence Custodian includes evidence related to all crimes investigated by the Weaverville Police Department and contains general property of all descriptions. All property coming into and leaving the Evidence Section is subject to strict legal constraints.
Parking Ticket Payments
If you need to pay a parking ticket citation, please visit our online payment platform and choose “Parking Ticket Payment” from the dropdown menu. Make sure you have your 4 digit citation number available to pull up your information.
Once your details are pulled up on the screen, follow the prompts to complete your payment.
Programs & Services
The following programs and services are provided by the Weaverville Police Department. Unless otherwise noted, please contact the Police Department at (828) 645-5700 if you would like additional information about the programs.
Police Department FAQs
Does the Weaverville Police Department provide fingerprinting services?
No, you will need to go to the Buncombe County Detention facility for this service.
Can I swim and / or fish in Lake Louise?
Swimming and boating are both prohibited in Lake Louise.
Fishing is permitted in Lake Louise as long as you follow all rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Fish and Wildlife Commission. If you are over age 16 you must also have a fishing permit issued by North Carolina. Those under 16 must have a licensed adult with them to fish at Lake Louise.
How do I contact the Police Department?
Please call (828) 645-5700 to contact the Police Department for non-emergency issues. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
How can I find out when my court date is?
Your court date is noted on your citation or you can contact the Buncombe County Clerk of Court at (828) 259-3402.
How can I get a copy of an accident or incident report?
You can normally get a copy of your report within three (3) business days. Certain factors can extend this time period though. It is best to contact the police department to make sure it has been released prior to your arrival.
You may pick up your report in person at the Weaverville Police Department Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30a – 12 noon & 1:00pm -5:00pm, or you may send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Weaverville Police Department Post Office Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787. The Weaverville Police Department does not fax or e-mail reports.
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