Burglary, Weapon Seizures, and Drug Busts Keep CCSO Busy in Late August

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — From a prison weapon seizure and a high-dollar tool heist out of Whiteville to domestic disturbance calls and drug arrests across the county, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office handled a steady stream of serious incident reports and responses during the final week of August.

Below is the complete chronological breakdown of incident reports logged by day:

Thursday, August 21, 2026

• Incident 26-1895 (08:52 | 596 Jefferson Rd, Lake Waccamaw): Larceny involving a Glock 9mm firearm valued at $600, reported by Deputy Scott Floyd.

• Incident 26-1896 (11:54 | 2669 Smyrna Rd, Whiteville): Larceny and obtaining property by false pretense reported by Sgt. Caleb H. Fonvielle, involving credit/debit cards (Discover and Citi Bank) and U.S. currency.

• Incident 26-1898 (13:11 | 147 April Drive, Tabor City): Assault on a female reported by Deputy Trae Marlow.

• Incident 26-1899 (20:08 | 1111 Old Stake Rd, Chadbourn): Driving while revoked for impaired revocation reported by Cpl. Aaron Dehne, involving a Ford Ranger and New Holland vehicle.

Friday, August 22, 2026

• Incident 26-1900 (00:16 | 100 Talbot St, Whiteville): PWIMSD marijuana, possession of marijuana (>1/2 to 1 1/2 oz), and marijuana paraphernalia reported by Deputy Timothy Harrington, involving a Nissan Sentra, digital scale, rolling papers, and 14.91 grams of marijuana.

• Incident 26-1903 (14:33 | 160 Pretty Branch Lane, Riegelwood): Felony breaking and/or entering reported by Deputy Austin Inman, involving a damaged glass window ($150).

• Incident 26-1904 (20:42 | La Esperanza Ranch, 507 Big Branch Rd Exit, Delco): Larceny reported by Deputy Joshua Beaman, involving a Samsung Galaxy S22 Max Plus cell phone valued at $400.

Saturday, August 23, 2026

• Incident 26-1905 (00:13 | 113 Cedar Drive, Riegelwood): Simple assault, communicating threats, child abuse, and injury to real property reported by Deputy Joshua Beaman.

• Incident 26-1906 (01:25 | 1453 Red Hill Rd, Whiteville): Failure to appear (criminal summons or citation) reported by Deputy Timothy Harrington.

• Incident 26-1908 (12:15 | 5345 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW, Chadbourn): Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, assault on a female, and injury to personal property reported by Deputy Da’Norie Mack, involving a 2019 lime green Dodge Challenger ($500).

• Incident 26-1909 (18:25 | 1000 Old Cribbtown Rd, Chadbourn): Assault by strangulation, common law robbery, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, domestic violence, assault on a female, misdemeanor child abuse, and communicating threats reported by Deputy Jordan E. Hunt, involving an Android cell phone and phone chargers.

• Incident 26-1910 (19:54 | 125 Godwin Trail, Chadbourn): DV protective order violation reported by Deputy Joshua Beaman.

• Incident 26-1911 (22:14 | 470 Carolina Rd, Tabor City): Assault on a female, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and communicating threats reported by Deputy Joshua Beaman.

Sunday, August 24, 2026

• Incident 26-1912 (00:52 | 7402 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW, Cerro Gordo): Threatening phone call, assault on a female, and assault with a deadly weapon reported by Deputy Timothy Harrington.

• Incident 26-1915 (09:48 | 269 Goins Rd, Chadbourn): Motor vehicle theft reported by Lt. Dustin Fowler, involving a blue Ford Escape valued at $14,000.

• Incident 26-1916 (10:13 | 2586 James B. White Hwy S, Whiteville): Warrant service reported by F/Sgt. Jose Garcia.

• Incident 26-1917 (11:35 | 153 Bussy Rd, Hallsboro): Larceny of a wallet reported by Cpl. Stone A. Lee, involving a black wallet, Kia Sorento, and personal items valued at $200.

• Incident 26-1918 (12:00 | South Columbus High School, Tabor City): Simple affray, communicating threats, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct reported by Richard Fowler.

• Incident 26-1919 (13:23 | 3524 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville): Breaking and entering and theft from motor vehicle reported by F/Sgt. Jose Garcia, involving an International truck and multiple stolen Milwaukee tools, chainsaws, and tool sets totaling over $2,500.

• Incident 26-1920 (14:39 | East Columbus Jr/Sr High School, Lake Waccamaw): Simple affray reported by Ricky D. Lewis.

Monday, August 25, 2026

• Incident 26-1923 (10:11 | 1255 Prison Camp Rd, Whiteville): Possession of a weapon by a prisoner reported by Travis E. Tyson, involving a piece of metal with a sharp tip and cloth handle.

• Incident 26-1924 (11:40 | 7382 Haynes Lennon Hwy, Evergreen): Credit card / ATM fraud reported by Deputy Xavier Williams, involving $4,900 cashed from a check.

• Incident 26-1926 (13:35 | 22665 Andrew Jackson Hwy E, Bolton): Animal cruelty reported by F/Sgt. Steven Moore.

• Incident 26-1927 (13:47 | 624 River Road, Tabor City): Destruction/damage/vandalism of property reported by Travis E. Tyson.

• Incident 26-1928 (15:25 | 390 B J Drive, Clarendon): Damage to property reported by Travis E. Tyson, involving a pump house valued at $300.

Tuesday, August 26, 2026

• Incident 26-1932 (12:12 | Minuteman Express, 2001 S Madison St, Whiteville): Felony possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia reported by Deputy Matthew Ivey, involving a Chrysler van and 0.22 grams of cocaine.

• Incident 26-1934 (16:24 | 1257 Pages Mill Rd, Cerro Gordo): Second-degree trespass reported by Wesley S. White.

Wednesday, August 27, 2026

• Incident 26-1939 (13:51 | United Bank, 105 Hickman Rd, Tabor City): Identity theft reported by Deputy Allison S. Pierce.

All individuals listed 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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