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Washington man faces drug and weapons charges after home raid
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — A Beaufort County man is now behind bars on multiple drug and weapons charges following an executed search warrant at his residence, according to the sheriff's office. Torrance Felicino Smith, 50 of Washington was arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine by possession, possession of...
DoorDasher dashes with cash: police
WITNERVILLE, N.C. (WKRC) - Authorities said a DoorDasher dashed with cash last Thursday. According to WITN, two DoorDash drivers dropped by Pizza Hut in Winterville, North Carolina at around 1:45 p.m. last Thursday. Per the station, while one of the men waited for their order, the other was seen on camera picking up a purse from a table and then leaving the restaurant. The other Dasher continued to wait for his order, according to the outlet.
Several people arrested on multiple drug charges
The Williamston Police Department arrested several people within a few days time and charged them with several different drug charges along with other charges. On June 18, officers arrested Marcus Lamont Williams was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule II and maintain vehicle or dwelling place to sell a controlled substance, Marcus Lamont Williams was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule II, Marcus Lamont Williams was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or...
Sheriff's office: Two dead, one injured in shooting
Two people are dead and another person was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville after a shooting Sunday in the early morning hours in the rural southern part of Edgecombe County, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. According to the sheriff’s office, a call came in shortly after 3 a.m. about a shooting on Branchwood Lane, which is south of Tarboro and in the Old Sparta area between Pinetops and Conetoe. Deputies found the two deceased people at the scene — Odis Draughn III, 29, and Tellton Jones, 28. A third person had suffered a gunshot wound, the sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office said that detectives are pursuing leads in the case and that anyone with any additional information should call (252) 641-7911 and ask to speak with a deputy.
Winterville man faces charges for string of countywide store break-ins
Pitt County, NC — Pitt County deputies have arrested a man linked to multiple store break-ins across the county. Darrell Shea David, 60 of Winterville is now facing multiple charges related to breaking or entering, larceny after breaking or entering and possession of burglary tools, according to the sheriff's department.
Parole check in Vanceboro leads to arrest, firearms and cocaine seized
The Pitt County Sheriff's Office say two people are now behind bars facing multiple charges following a parolee check on Sunday, June 30. Probation officers and deputies searched a home on NC 43 S in Vanceboro Sunday evening at approximately 7:21 pm where they seized three firearms, over 4 grams of cocaine and digital scales.
Pitt County woman arrested after fleeing sentencing, destroying ankle monitor
PITT COUNTY, NC — A Pitt County woman is back behind bars facing multiple charges after failing to appear for sentencing. The sheriff's office says in July 2022 they received a report of an apparent fraud where more than $10,000 dollars was taken from the victim's personal bank accounts.
Crime Roundup: Man charged with street takeover under new statute
The Greenville Police Department recently charged a man under a new statute regulating motor vehicle operations that went into effect Dec. 1. Izarion Blango, 23, was charged with reckless driving to endanger and street takeover on June 22 when he was spotted in his vehicle doing doughnuts, drifting and performing other driving stunts in the parking lot of Buyer’s Market Shopping Center while others were recording the activity, the department said. ...
Missing Autistic Greenville man found safe
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -An Eastern Carolina missing autistic man has been found safe. The Greenville Police Department says Bryan Williams was located walking along U.S. 264 in Wilson County this afternoon. The man was seen leaving his home this morning in the 1000 block of West 4th Street without the...
Shooting outside Chocowinity bar leaves vehicle damaged; no injuries reported
CHOCOWINITY, Beaufort NC — The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened outside of a local bar in Chocowinity over the weekend. Deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired outside of the Happy Daze Bar located at 4203 Highway 17 South on Saturday, June 29 around 2:30 in the morning.
Sheriff Manning encourages caution with fireworks
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, (2023) there were an estimated 10,200 fireworks-related injuries and 11 fireworks-related deaths in 2022. Martin County Sheriff Tim Manning hopes to encourage the public to keep themselves and their families’ safe while celebrating our nation’s independence this week. Ways one can help to reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries by following these basic safety tips: ...
Pitt-Greenville runway closed briefly after Beechcraft landing gear fails
Pitt County, NC — The Pitt-Greenville runway briefly closed after an aircraft's nose gear collapsed on Monday, July 1 at approximately 4:32 pm. The plane, a Beechcraft 55 Baron registered to Mt. Zephyr Enterprises LLC was occupied by a pilot and mechanic and left the airport at 4:16 pm.
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