Daily Columbus County Incident Report: October 6 – 7, 2026

Daily Columbus County Incident Report – October 6 – 7, 2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• Sex Offender Registration Violation: The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported a failure to register / falsification of sex offender verification notice at the Sheriff’s Office on Washington Street in Whiteville. A 58-year-old male suspect was listed in connection with the offense.

• Obtaining Property by False Pretense: Deputies responded to 130 Leroy Gore Avenue in Nakina regarding a fraud incident involving a SoFi Bank account. The victim, Matthew Shelton, reported $5,100 in stolen funds.

• Firearm Larceny: A theft of property was reported at 1309 Clyde Norris Road in Tabor City. The victim, Daquan Jackson, reported a stolen Glock 20 handgun.

• Auto Parts Theft (Whiteville): Deputies investigated a theft of vehicle parts or accessories at Self Storage of Whiteville, located at 2525 James B White Highway North. Tina Hardy Bailey was listed as the victim.

• Catalytic Converter & Vehicle Parts Theft: A secondary auto parts theft was reported at 2538 Chadbourn Highway in Whiteville. The victim, Deborah Ann Gore, reported the theft of an oxygen sensor from a Kia Amanti.

• Weapon & Narcotics Seizure: Deputies conducted a law enforcement action at the intersection of 679 Union Valley Road in Whiteville. Authorities seized a Glock 43 semi-automatic pistol valued at $400 along with 18.11 grams of marijuana. A 24-year-old male was identified as the suspect on charges of felony firearm possession and marijuana possession.

• Burglary, Methamphetamine & Drug Paraphernalia Incident: Deputies investigated a breaking and entering incident at 766 Whitehall Road in Whiteville. Law enforcement seized a Mercury vehicle, 0.42 grams of methamphetamine, 0.72 grams of an unidentified white powder, and drug paraphernalia. A 41-year-old female and a 36-year-old male were identified as suspects facing charges of breaking and entering, felony larceny, conspiracy, PWIMSD methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia possession.

• Warrant Service: Deputies executed an active arrest warrant at 2528 Old Lumberton Road in Whiteville, taking a 25-year-old female into custody.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• Breaking and Entering to Terrorize/Injure: Deputies responded to a residential disturbance at 3325 Pocosin Road in Lake Waccamaw. The victim, Kayla Jacobs, reported a break-in intended to terrorize or injure. A 53-year-old male was listed as the suspect.

All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.

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