Deputies searching for man trying to enter, possibly remove artifacts from historic Fort Dobbs Police are looking for a man accused of trying to enter into Fort Dobbs. (Source: Iredell County Sheriff's Office) By WBTV Web Staff | February 12, 2021 at 4:03 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 5:16 PM STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Iredell County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s help in identifying a man they say tried to enter Fort Dobbs and then dug multiple holes around the property. Deputies say the incident happened Feb. 5 at the fort, located north of Statesville. They believe he may have been looking for artifacts.