Town offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in recognition of the Good Friday holiday.
This week, trash and recycling will be collected on Friday, April 3, as scheduled.
There will be NO BULK PICKUP this week. The next date for bulk pickup date will be on Friday, April 10.
ZEBULON, N.C. (April 1, 2026) — The Zebulon Police Department today announced the expansion of its K9 Unit with the addition of several highly trained miniature dachshunds, recently imported straight from Germany.
Officials say the new officers specialize in low-to-the-ground tracking, advanced snack detection, and rapid response operations, particularly in situations involving unattended food.
Despite their size, the unit has already demonstrated strong performance in field operations, including locating dropped evidence (and anything that smells like bacon or carrots).
The department confirms the team is currently undergoing final evaluations, though early assessments note occasional distractions, including belly rub requests and unauthorized nap breaks.
While this announcement may raise a few eyebrows, our real K9s remain a vital part of keeping Zebulon safe every day.
March is Social Work Month, and in Zebulon, the amazing impact that social workers make is felt every day through the work of the Zebulon Police Department’s CARE Unit.
The CARE Unit, which stands for Community Advocacy and Resource Enhancement, was created by Detective Sergeant Burke after she saw a growing number of Zebulon children being impacted by crime and trauma. As a New Blue fellow, she researched police social work programs and received a microgrant to form the initial Unit. Since the Unit's inception, the number of referrals to the program has increased and the Town hired a full time social worker last fall to lead the Unit.
When officers respond to a call and recognize that a child is a victim, witness or offender of a traumatic event or crime, the officer makes a referral to the CARE Unit. From there, the team follows up to offer help, whether that is connecting families to counseling, helping meet basic needs like food or diapers, or simply being there after a difficult situation.
While officers are limited to responding to the initial crisis, the CARE Unit is able to stay connected with families to make sure families are able to access the resources they need and are not navigating those challenges alone.
That work is led by a dedicated team:
• Emily Edwards, LCSW, MSW, Lead Police Social Worker
• Abigail (Abby) Bateski, BSW, MSW Intern, NC State University
• Josefa Gonzalez-Parral, MSW Intern, NC Central University
Learn more about how this program, and the people behind it, are making a difference in Zebulon, https://www.townofzebulon.org/o/policedepartment/page/the-care-unit
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Raleigh Water will be conducting sewer system repairs on W. Gannon Avenue on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
During this time, the eastbound lane of Gannon Avenue will be detoured. Drivers traveling eastbound will be directed to Rotary Drive, then left onto Sycamore Street, left onto N. Church Street, and right back onto Gannon Avenue.
Wakefield Street will also be closed between W. Sycamore Street and W. Gannon Avenue.
The westbound lane of Gannon Avenue will remain open, and no water or sewer service interruptions are expected.
Please use caution in the area, follow posted detours, and allow extra travel time.
Today, we recognize Officer Abate with the Zebulon Police Department.
Officer Abate is a Senior K-9 Handler and has served the Town of Zebulon for five years. She is the first female K-9 handler in the department’s history.
“It’s an honor to serve the Town of Zebulon alongside my K9 partner, working every day to keep our community safe,” said Abate. “To me, being a female K9 handler simply means doing the job with the same commitment and teamwork as anyone in the role. It’s about the bond with my dog and serving the community together.”
In her role, Officer Abate works alongside her K9 partner to locate suspects, track missing persons, and detect illegal substances or evidence. Assigned to special operations, she focuses on proactive enforcement, including traffic stops aimed at combating criminal activity and using her K9 for narcotics detection.
She also responds to drug complaints, assists in locating and building cases involving illegal substances, and provides K9 support to fellow officers and neighboring agencies when needed. Her work supports patrol operations and helps resolve situations more safely and efficiently, requiring constant training, trust, and teamwork.
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Weather Update
Due to the Level 4 (Moderate) risk for severe weather today, Town Hall and the Zebulon Community Center will close at 11 a.m.
All Town of Zebulon Parks and Recreation programs are canceled today.
Town staff will continue monitoring weather conditions and will share updates if needed.
Please continue to monitor the Town of Zebulon’s official social media channels and the National Weather Service for important weather updates and alerts.
Attention Zebulon!
As part of ongoing efforts to build a safer community for all, Wake County EMS is making service improvements in 2026 to ensure the right care reaches the largest number of patients in the right amount of time. As always, the safety of patients, providers and the public will be top priority.
Don't forget! Wake EMS will hold a community meeting in Wendell to share more.
THIS Thursday, March 12, at 7 PM at the Wendell Falls Public Safety Station, located at 6021 Taylor Road.
More info can be found at wake.gov/emschanges.
Captain Howard and Patrol Officer Garcia were proud to take part in Read Across America by spending time with students at East Wake Academy’s Elementary School today. They joined fellow Town of Zebulon employees to read with students and help celebrate a love of learning.
Connecting with our local schools is an important part of community policing. Opportunities like this allow our officers to build positive relationships with students while encouraging literacy and lifelong learning.
Thank you to East Wake Academy for welcoming the Zebulon Police Department into your classrooms. We look forward to visiting again soon.
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Officer White and Officer Dobson are taking the plunge to support Special Olympics North Carolina through the FREEZE! Polar Plunge, and they need your support.
Every dollar donated, whether $25, $100, $300, or more, helps provide life-changing sports opportunities for nearly 53,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners across North Carolina.
💙 Why Special Olympics?
Special Olympics uses the power of sports to help individuals with intellectual disabilities build confidence, experience joy, and show courage both on and off the field. Athletes never pay to participate, which makes fundraising events like the Polar Plunge essential.
🧊 Want to help?
Support Officer White and Officer Dobson by donating to their FREEZE! Polar Plunge page. The process is fast, easy, and secure, and every contribution helps give another athlete the chance to shine.
Thank you for helping our officers make a splash for a cause that truly matters.
Officer Dobson’s link https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/fundraiser/6979142
Officer White’s link https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/fundraiser/6979163
Join us for an informational session and community conversation about Social Districts in Zebulon. This is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and share your input.
🗓 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Olde Raleigh Distillery
209 N. Arendell Ave.
This session is informational and intended to support community awareness and dialogue. We hope to see you there! 💬🏙️
🚗☕ Start your engines and grab your mugs, Zebulon! ☕🚗
Whether you’ve got a show-stopping ride or just love a good morning around cool cars and great people, we’d love to see you there.
This is a FREE community event with the Zebulon Police Department, held at Universal Chevrolet.
🚘 Bring Your Ride: cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles
💲 No entry fee
☕ FREE coffee from Creative Cup
🥞 FREE breakfast
Donations will be accepted during the event to help provide sneakers for local children through the Boys & Girls Club of Zebulon. Universal Chevrolet will match donations collected that morning, up to $1,000.
Our officers will be on site, and this is a great opportunity to show your support, connect with the department, and meet our new Police Chief. 🤝
Come for the cars, stay for the coffee, and leave with a little extra community pride. Whether you’re showing a vehicle or just admiring them, we can’t wait to see you there!
K9 Vegas and our officers are out helping keep the community safe during winter weather. Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and give first responders the space they need to do their jobs safely.
Stay warm, stay safe, and show K9 Vegas some love 🐶💙
#ZebulonNC #K9Vegas #TownOfFriendlyPeople #WinterWeather #StaySafe
