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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 standoff in Williamston ends with arrest of kidnapping suspect
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A police standoff with a man wanted for kidnapping a woman in Williamston ended this afternoon with the suspect surrendering. It happened on Hatton Street, near the intersection of South Biggs Street. Neighbors say the ordeal began around 7:30 a.m. Police say Travon Best is accused...
Williamston officers find five kilos of cocaine during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Williamston took five kilos of cocaine off the streets. Williamston Police Lt. Det. Gene Bullock said the incident occurred on Saturday, July 6. The vehicle was stopped on U.S. 17 in Williamston and a K9 from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office was deployed and “positively alerted” on the car, according to the press release from the WPD. ...
Bertie County Sheriff's Office: Don't run from Sheriffi Ruffin
The decision to flee from the sheriff didn’t work out for a Windsor man Friday. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin saw a Windsor man operating a vehicle and knew the suspect — Linard Earl Outlaw — had outstanding warrants. The sheriff attempted to stop the vehicle Outlaw was driving; the latter fled, even driving through a field before abandoning his vehicle. ...
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. ...
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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