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CRIME & SAFETY
Shooting death shocks small Columbia community
COLUMBIA, N.C. (WITN) - Early Wednesday morning, Tyrrell County deputies discovered Nathaniel Brown dead outside a former residence of his on Highway 94 in Columbia. The Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Brown’s death was the result of a shooting. Columbia, a small, close-knit community with a population...
Crimewatch: Edenton police make arrests for FTA
Edenton Police Jan Maurice Bonner, 43, of the 100 block of Thick Neck Road, was arrested July 1 and charged with failure to appear in court. A $500 secured bond was set. Bryan Thomas Hurdle, 48, of the 800 block of Johnston St., Edenton, was arrested July 7 and charged with misdemeanor larceny. A $1,000 unsecured bond was set. ...
Bridgeton, Plymouth swear in new police chiefs
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (WNCT) — In both Bridgeton and Plymouth, the new chiefs have a lot to say about their goals for the position and the legacy they hope to leave. Chief Katie Johnson joined Bridgeton’s Police Department back in 2012. As Craven County’s first female police chief, she says she hopes to inspire others. “If […]
Police Blotter: Larceny of a firearm reported July 3
Edenton Police Larceny of a firearm was reported July 3 in the 200 block of Tyler Lane. A handgun valued at $518 was reported stolen. Misdemeanor larceny was reported in the 300 block of Virginia Road, Edenton. Lighter fluid and alcohol valued at less than $10 were reported stolen. Identity theft, financial transaction card forgery,...
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