The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to several notable calls between Nov. 3 and Nov. 4, 2026, highlighted by a major $35,000 fraud investigation in Clarendon, a stolen vehicle recovery, identity theft, and multiple property damage incidents.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
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Driving Violations (10:34 AM): Sgt. Earl Redwine cited a 45-year-old male at 803 Washington St., Whiteville, for Driving While License Revoked (Not Impaired) and Failure to Maintain Lane Control.
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Warrant Service (10:34 AM): Lt. Shay Rogers served a warrant on a 52-year-old male at the Law Enforcement Center (420 Fox Estates Dr., Whiteville) for Misdemeanor Failure to Appear.
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered (11:23 AM): Sgt. John M. Reaves recovered a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup (valued at $5,000) belonging to Marty Allen Hiatt at the Columbus-Robeson County line along Andrew Jackson Hwy NW near Ever.
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Driving Violations (11:58 AM): Deputy Daisy Alcocer-Bello cited a 26-year-old female at 803 Washington St., Whiteville, for Driving While License Revoked (Not Impaired).
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Call for Service (12:28 PM): Deputy Cail L. Brown responded to a call for service at 12164 Peacock Rd., Chadbourn, involving victim Marie Miller Cox.
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Identity Theft (12:38 PM): F/Sgt. Steven Moore investigated an identity theft incident at 3352 Midway Dr., Whiteville, involving a stolen life insurance check valued at $1,150.32 belonging to Barber Ann Sellers.
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Driving While Impaired (8:12 PM): Deputy Xavier Williams conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 1199 S. JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville, resulting in a Driving While Impaired offense.
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Found Property (10:45 PM): Deputy Zachary Morris processed a found black electronics case (valued at $1,000) at 100 Pierce Cemetery Rd., Hallsboro.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
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Major Fraud Incident (9:08 AM): Capt. Dustin Fowler opened a fraud investigation at 412 Williams Rd., Clarendon, after 76-year-old victim Sylvia Prince reported a financial loss of $35,000 in cash.
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Warrant Service (11:33 AM): Deputy Brandon Gore served warrant paperwork at the Columbus County Detention Center on a 21-year-old female.
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Probation & Threat Warrants (12:09 PM): Deputy Jonathan T. Norris served warrants on a 45-year-old male at 3161 Ten Mile Rd., Tabor City, for Felony Probation Violation, Failure to Appear on DWLR, and Failure to Appear for Communicating Threats.
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Warrant Service (12:55 PM): Deputy Brandon Gore executed a warrant at the Columbus County Detention Center on a 29-year-old female.
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Warrant Service (4:22 PM): Deputy Brandon Gore executed another warrant service at the Columbus County Detention Center on a 48-year-old female.
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Motor Vehicle Theft (5:44 PM): Deputy Da’Norie Mack responded to 300 Pleasant Hill Dr., Chadbourn, where victim Jason Aaron Benton reported the theft of a Ford automobile.
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Property Damage (7:07 PM): Deputy Trae Marlow responded to 22 Maple Dr., Whiteville, where victim Randy Allyn Dew reported damage to two Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycles, valued at $20,000 each.
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Firearm Seizure (9:03 PM): F/Sgt. James Norris seized a Glock 19 handgun ($500), a Ranger 101.12 shotgun ($200), 9mm ammunition, .410 shotgun shells, and a holster at 9388 Rough & Ready Rd., Cerro Gordo, following a call involving victim Mandy Morrison.
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Retail Larceny (8:48 PM): Deputy William Scott responded to Dollar General Market (#25528) at 4464 Sam Potts Hwy, where an individual stole a shopping cart filled with miscellaneous groceries ($80) and a 30 lb bag of Dog Chow Lamb Dog Food ($22.95).
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Warrant Service – Property Damage (8:56 PM): Deputy Trae Marlow served a warrant for Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property at 886 Singletary Rd., Whiteville.
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Property Damage (11:02 PM): Deputy Isaiah Taylor investigated a property damage report involving a dwelling structure ($100 damage) at 60 Peach St., Clarkton.
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