Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log: Oct. 12 – Oct. 14, 2026

The following incident reports were logged by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office between October 12 and 14, 2026, according to official department media logs.

October 12, 2026

Break-In & Theft from Vehicles / Property Theft (Chadbourn): Dep. Travis E. Tyson responded to 434 Hickory Hill Road around 12:30 a.m. regarding breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, burglary/B&E, and multiple larceny counts. Reported stolen items included a $3,000 Prowler camper, a Buddy portable propane heater ($100), a propane tank ($60), a BMW vehicle body kit ($100), a metal extension ladder ($100), a DeWalt circular saw ($100), a Bauer electric sander ($50), a metal rolling cart ($50), and a snatch strap ($20). Listed victims include Bobby Wayne Gray, 39, Jessica Dawn Ison, 35, and Corbin Chase Huggins, 33.
Misdemeanor Larceny (Chadbourn): Dep. Xavier Williams investigated a larceny reported at 2:09 a.m. at 1551 Broadway Road. A Husky red lawn tiller valued at $500 was stolen from victim Jerry Lee Hemmingway, 62.
Drug Offenses (Whiteville): Dep. Travis E. Tyson logged multiple drug-related offenses at 3144 Thompson Town Road occurring around 12:30 a.m. Charges included possession of methamphetamine, simple possession of a Schedule III controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Evidence seized included an orange glass smoking pipe and 0.67 grams of methamphetamine.
Vandalism & Misdemeanor Larceny (Whiteville): Dep. Isaiah Taylor responded to the area of Cox Town Road and Wright Road at 1:24 p.m. Victim David Junior Jenkins, 48, reported damage to a Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, including three stolen tires with rims valued at $1,100 and a damaged front windshield valued at $200.
Larceny of Credit Card & Vehicle Keys (Lake Waccamaw): Dep. Austin Inman took a report at 1:41 p.m. at 606 Corbett Road regarding the theft of a credit/debit card and vehicle keys belonging to Joshua Lennon Packer, 35.
Theft of Medication (Chadbourn): Dep. Da’Norie Mack responded to 371 Hickory Hill Road at 4:25 p.m. regarding a report of stolen medication from victim Michael Allen Martin, 76.
Power Tool & Equipment Larceny (Whiteville): Dep. Joshua Beaman responded to 1458 Pine Log Road at 7:13 p.m. regarding a major theft of DeWalt power tools and batteries belonging to Matthew Watkins, 65. Stolen items included multiple 20V/60V batteries, impact drivers, a skill saw, framing nailer, hammer drill, angle grinders, an oscillating tool, an orbital sander, a crossline laser, and a Graco Ultra cordless paint sprayer, with a total value exceeding $2,800.

October 13, 2026

False Pretenses / Fraud (Whiteville): Dep. Jared Cox responded to Pawn South / First Cash at 433 S. Madison Street at 8:55 a.m. for a false pretenses/swindle report involving $90 in U.S. currency.
Larceny of Firearm & Personal Property (Whiteville): Dep. Trae Marlow responded to 2535 Pleasant Plains Church Road at 9:25 a.m. Victim Lamar Weir, 46, reported the theft of a brown wallet containing debit/credit cards, identification documents, a gun permit, and a black Ruger .380 Security firearm valued at $319.95.
Warrant Service (Whiteville): Capt. Jeremy Barber served a warrant at 10:06 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center located at 803 Washington Street.
Assault Involving Pregnant Victim (Chadbourn): Dep. Jordan E. Hunt responded to 290 Pines Acres Avenue at 7:33 p.m. regarding reports of simple assault, assault on a pregnant woman, and battery of an unborn child. Victims were listed as Kaitlyn Patricia Chavis, 25, and Kimberly Ann Kinlaw, 40.
Misuse of 911 System (Chadbourn): Cpl. Aaron Dehne responded to 29 Larry Drive at 8:35 p.m. regarding a misdemeanor misuse of the 911 emergency system.
Assault & Strangulation (Riegelwood): Dep. Timothy Harrington responded to 309 Beaver Ridge Drive at 11:13 p.m. regarding domestic offenses including simple assault, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female, and assault by strangulation. The victim was listed as Tabitha Jade Bridgers.

October 14, 2026

Residential Break-In & Prescription Theft (Chadbourn): Dep. Chandler Huggins responded to 49 Godwin Trail at 7:26 a.m. for a breaking and entering report. Stolen property included various prescription medications valued at $100 belonging to Shanita Davis, 34, and Samuel Richburg, 30.
Assault on Detention Officer (Whiteville): Dep. Daniel Miesieski responded to the N.C. Department of Corrections facility at 1255 Prison Camp Road at 8:09 a.m. regarding an assault on a detention officer involving victim Eric Taylor.
Harassment Report (Nakina): Dep. Allison S. Pierce logged a harassment incident reported at 9:21 a.m. at 10967 Seven Creeks Highway involving victim Ryan Crawford, 39.
Impersonation Report (Hallsboro): Dep. Allison S. Pierce took an impersonation report at 9:21 a.m. involving Wilson Auto Sales located at 4339 Sam Potts Highway.
Communicating Threats (Whiteville): Officer Mariah Patrice took a report at 9:50 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center regarding communicating threats against victim Kimberly Giles.
Warrant Service (Whiteville): Det. Robert D. Ivey executed a warrant service at 12:07 p.m. at 80 Bettys Lane.
Warrant Service – Felony Serious Injury by Vehicle (Whiteville): Officer Mariah Patrice served an outstanding warrant for felony serious injury by vehicle at 2:01 p.m. at 803 Washington Street.
Warrant Service – Habitual Felon (Whiteville): Officer Mariah Patrice served an outstanding warrant for habitual felon status at 2:01 p.m. at 803 Washington Street.

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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