On November 13, 2022, at approximately 1:48 AM, the Salisbury Police Department was dispatched to 416 Messner St in reference to a shooting. Arriving Officers located a Juvenile that had sustained a gunshot. The juvenile was transported to Novant Medical Center for medical treatment.
Salisbury Police Chief Jerome “Jerry” Stokes announced his intention to retire from the city of Salisbury effective, Saturday, Dec. 31. He was hired to lead the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) in July 2016 after a 32-year career with the Lynchburg, Va. Police Department.
There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of our community, particularly of our young people.
An update to the victims' conditions following the recent incident at Livingstone College:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Livingstone College family and the victims of the incident that occurred on campus late yesterday evening. Although, the Salisbury Police Department is still very early in its investigation, additional information is being made available by law enforcement.
Calling Salisbury’s young environmental activists and filmmakers! Inside|Out Global and the City of Salisbury invite city youth to a weekend of film, fun, and food as you create short videos to inspire care for our environment.