COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCIDENT REPORT: SEPTEMBER 14 – 15, 2026

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following reported incidents and offenses between September 14, 2026, and September 15, 2026:

Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

• Drug Offenses & Warrant Service: Andrew Jackson Hwy. E., Bolton (12:40 AM) – Deputies conducted a traffic stop involving a Ford Taurus, seizing crack cocaine, prescription narcotics (including oxycodone and clonazepam), and drug paraphernalia. A 33-year-old female suspect was cited for multiple drug offenses and served with outstanding warrants.

• Warrant Service / OFA: 803 Washington St., Whiteville (9:00 AM) – Deputies served an active Order for Arrest on a 23-year-old male.

• Credit Card Fraud: 139 Ranch Valley Rd., Whiteville (9:53 AM) – A 71-year-old male victim reported fraudulent credit card activity totaling $780 involving a 39-year-old female suspect.

• Larceny of a Firearm: Law Enforcement Center, 803 Washington St., Whiteville (10:56 AM) – Theft of a .22-caliber long barrel Winchester rifle valued at $250 was reported.

• Misdemeanor Larceny: Dollar General, 77 Seven Creeks Hwy., Whiteville (10:27 AM) – Theft of Hanes t-shirts and multiple Dove deodorant products valued at $54.50 involving a 36-year-old male suspect.

• Injury to Personal Property: 265 Gillard Rd., Chadbourn (11:39 AM) – Damage to the rear glass window of a Mazda vehicle was reported.

• Assault on Detention Employee: 1255 Prison Camp Rd., Whiteville (1:55 PM) – A physical assault causing injury to a detention center employee was reported involving a 26-year-old male suspect.

• Larceny: Sam’s Pit Stop #60, 15573 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton (3:30 PM) – Theft of a Gatorade valued at $3.62 involving a 35-year-old male suspect.

• Communicating Threats: 798 Swimming Hole Rd., Delco (4:57 PM) – Communicating threats were reported involving juvenile victims.

• Auto Theft & Fugitive Warrant: 8597 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Cerro Gordo (6:19 PM) – Deputies investigated a stolen motor vehicle report and served an out-of-state fugitive warrant on a 66-year-old male suspect.

• Residential B&E & Firearm Theft: 656 Jockey Rd., Hallsboro (6:38 PM) – A residential break-in resulted in the theft of a black 9mm Taurus handgun valued at $500.

• Warrant Service: 182 Cambridge Dr., Tabor City (9:20 PM) – Deputies served an outstanding warrant on a 34-year-old male.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

• Stalking & Communicating Threats: 2091 Golf Course Rd., Whiteville (9:49 AM) – A 32-year-old female victim reported receiving threats and stalking via third-party communications involving a 42-year-old female suspect.

• DVPO Violation: 125 Godwin Trl., Chadbourn (8:56 AM) – A 61-year-old male victim reported a Domestic Violence Protective Order violation involving a 47-year-old female suspect.

• Probation Violation: 66 Kaiser Rd., Delco (11:06 AM) – Deputies served an outstanding probation violation warrant on a 29-year-old male.

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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