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Sheriff's Office: Two dead in shooting outside Farmville
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies found two men dead by gunfire Sunday evening in a trailer park outside of Farmville, the agency reported. The agency said deputies responded to 3826 S. Glenwood Lane at 7:54 p.m. to the report of two men suffering gunshot wounds. When they arrived the men were dead. A preliminary investigation indicated there were no other shooters involved at the scene, the sheriff’s office said. The investigation is active. The neighborhood is located off of Dr. Jones Road, which is off of East Marlboro Road, east of town. Identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their families, the sheriff’s office said. Anyone with information was asked to contact Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers at 758-7777.
Late-night shooting in Farmville leaves two dead, investigation ongoing
PITT COUNTY, C — The Pitt County Sheriff's Office are investigating a late-night shooting in Farmville that left two men dead on Sunday, July 7. Deputies responded to a home located on South Glenwood Lane just before 8pm in reference to a report of two men who were shot.
Ayden man held on $1.5 million bond after drug investigation
AYDEN, Pitt County — An Ayden man remains jailed under a $1.5 million bond following a lengthy drug probe with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Unit. Detectives say they were investigating the illegal sale of cocaine and heroin. 58-year-old Floyd Haddock, Jr. was arrested on Wednesday, July...
Ayden man arrested for selling drugs
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A several-month-long investigation into the sale of illegal drugs has landed a man in jail. Pitt County deputies say 58-year-old Floyd Haddock was arrested Wednesday. During his arrest, deputies say Haddock was selling heroin and cocaine. The Ayden man was charged with three counts of...
Ayden man facing heroin, cocaine charges after months-long investigation
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — An Ayden man is facing cocaine and heroin-related charges after a months-long investigation by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office. Floyd Lee Haddock Jr, 58, was charged with: Haddock was jailed under a $1.5 million bond.
Two dead in Farmville after residential shooting
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of two males suffering from gunshot wounds in Farmville on July 7. Once deputies arrived to S. Glenwood Lane at 7:54 p.m. they found two men dead from gunshot wounds. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Forensics Unit, Narcotics […]
Community Crossroads Center Launches Capital Campaign
Community Crossroads Center, Pitt County’s only homeless shelter, has launched a capital campaign to construct a resource center to support the residents in their journey toward self-sufficiency. The new 13,000 square foot resource center will house a medical clinic, learning labs, classrooms, conference space, offices for partner organizations, and storage.
Crime Roundup: Pair charged with firearms, other crimes near Vanceboro
A man and woman were charged with illicit possession of firearms and other crimes after a search of a home in southern Pitt County near Vanceboro. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called about 7:20 p.m. on June 30 to assist probation and parole officers in the search of a parolee’s home at 9590 N.C. 43 South near the Craven County line. Three firearms were found during the search including one that had been reported stolen to the Greenville Police Department. ...
Pitt gripped in drought bullseye: Historically dry conditions raise concern
A dearth of April showers and less than half an inch of total recorded precipitation in June has made Pitt County a poster child for ongoing statewide drought conditions, an expert said. Rainfall totals in Pitt County from January-June are almost 7.82 inches below the norm, according to data provided by Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office. He said that North Carolina had a mostly wet winter but that precipitation was largely front-loaded in December and early January. ...
Animals for adoption
Animal Services The Pitt County Animal Services Pets of the Week are Jewel, a large, adult female boxer mix, and Snapper, a small, adult female brown and white tabby. The animal shelter, located at 4550 County Home Road, is open weekdays by appointment. Call 902-1725. Visit 24petconnect.com to view animals available for adoption. Humane Society ...
Pitt County ends Post 13 season with game 4 rout
Playing a game 5 Saturday was not on the list of things to do for the Pitt County American Legion baseball team. Wilson suffered the consequences with a season-ending 10-1 defeat in game 4 in the semifinals of the Area I East Division playoffs in Fleming Stadium on Friday night. Because of the 97-degree temperature, the game’s starting time was […] The post Pitt County ends Post 13 season with game 4 rout first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Severe drought causing increase in brush, vegetation fires
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, parts of Pitt County are now in a severe drought, causing an increase in brush and vegetation fires. Chief Michael Brown from the Red Oak Fire Department says 90 percent of wildland fires are caused by peoples’ actions. For example, throwing a cigarette on the […]
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