Williamston
CRIME & SAFETY
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 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: ...
Convicted felon arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges
On June 27, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Torrance Felicino Smith, of Washington, on multiple drug and weapons charges. This arrest stemmed from deputies executing a search warrant on Smith’s residence. A thorough search was conducted of the property and deputies located 111 grams of cocaine, 80 grams of marijuana and […] The post Convicted felon arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Plane makes emergency landing in Bertie County, no injuries
LEWISTON, N.C. (WNCT) — An airplane had to make an emergency landing Saturday evening in Bertie County. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin confirmed on Facebook that the hard landing was due to equipment failure. Everyone on board was safe. No injuries were reported. Ian Gregor with the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the plane had the […]
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