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Enfield woman charged with child abuse
ENFIELD — On May 23, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation’s Division was notified of a Department of Social Service case that involved multiple counties due to issues with custody. According to a press release from Major Anzell M. Harris, during the initial investigation, WakeMed had...
Public's help sought locating theft suspect
On July 20, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department was called to the report of a suspect stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a large retailer on Premiere Boulevard. Anyone who knows the identity of this individual is asked to contact Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444, visit halifaxcountycrimestoppers.org...
National Night Out: Local law enforcement use comedy, illusion to build closer community
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Weldon Police Department are sponsoring something a little different to help bring the community a little closer together for National Night Out. According to a press release from Roanoke Rapids Police Chief C. Shane Guyant, they have contacted MerMan’s...
Woman faces child abuse with injury counts
An Enfield woman was charged today with intentional child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury and a neglect of a child inflicting seriously bodily. The woman, Christa Lewis Dupree, 40, was also charged with non-support of a child, a case not related to the child abuse case. Major Anzell M. Harris...
Helpful Hands and Hearts access ramp builds surpass 400
Last week, Helpful Hands and Hearts members gathered for a cookout in Henrico to celebrate building access ramp number 400 for citizens in need of that helping hand. The funny thing is, no one is sure which ramp turned out to be number 400, though it was certainly erected in Halifax County.
Tar River Land Conservancy hosts stewardship interns
Two Wake County students are serving as interns this summer with Tar River Land Conservancy. Tar River Land Conservancy is a nationally-accredited land trust that works to preserve natural resources across Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Person, Vance and Warren counties in North Carolina. Since 2000, Tar River Land Conservancy has protected 23,700 acres of land and 199 miles of […] The post Tar River Land Conservancy hosts stewardship interns first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man charged with soliciting a minor on social media sites, Halifax County deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators have issued search warrants across multiple social media platforms after a man was reported to be soliciting a minor online, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Deputies said they arrested 29-year-old Taylor Scott Watkins, of Roanoke Rapids, on Wednesday after receiving...
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