About Chief Wiggins

Chief Sara Wiggins was sworn in as Sharpsburg’s police chief on October 30, 2009.

Chief Wiggins was a native of Durham, NC. She is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Criminal Justice, received her Basic Law Enforcement Training at Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Training Center in Wilson and graduated from the Administrative Officers Management Program at North Carolina State University in 2006.

Chief Wiggins began her career with the Kinston Police Department in 1985. She was a reserve officer with the Sharpsburg Police Department from 1987-1995. She worked fourteen years with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, serving in various positions, including division commander for the Patrol, Staff Services and Administrative divisions.

Chief Wiggins is active in many organizations within the law enforcement community. She is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, where she serves as secretary for Rocky Mount Lodge 46; a member of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Training Officers Association, where she serves as treasurer, and is Chairperson of the Nash County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Chief Wiggins has been a proud Sharpsburg resident for 23 years.