WHITEVILLE, NC — A Whiteville man is facing theft and drug-related charges following a morning arrest by local sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday.
Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Martin Zephaniah, 49, of 180 Dale Lane, at 9:03 a.m. on Oct. 14.
According to detention logs, Zephaniah was charged with misdemeanor larceny and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Columbus County Detention Center, where a magistrate placed him under a $500 secured bond.
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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