Columbus County Sheriff’s Department Arrest Report: October 21 – 22, 2026

October 22, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Columbus County, Crime & Public Safety, News 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between October 21, and October 22, 2026, according to official detention center records.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Keenan McKal Coby, 36, of W. Burkhead St., Whiteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Felony Financial Card Theft; Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense (x3); Attempted Obtain Property by False Pretense (x2); Misdemeanor Financial Card Fraud; Identity Theft.
- Bond: $50,000.00 Secured Bond.
John Wayne Cooper Sr., 45, of Buttercup Ln., Lumberton, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Court Writ (Awaiting Sentencing).
- Bond: N/A.
William Douglas, 41, of Village Dr., Fayetteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Misdemeanor Failure to Surrender Title/Registration Card/Tag; Misdemeanor Operate/Permit Operation of Vehicle Without Insurance; Misdemeanor Cancel/Revoke/Suspend Certificate Tag; Drive Without Two Headlamps; Cover Registration Sticker/Plate.
- Bond: $1,000.00 Secured Bond.
Jaesean Daryan Freeman, 24, of Silver Spoon Rd., Whiteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Court Writ.
- Bond: N/A.
Abner Abel Garcia, 23, of Hunter Ave., Chadbourn, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense (New Hanover County).
- Bond: $25,000.00 Secured Bond.
Joseph Austin Harrelson, 36, of Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Gordo, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Felony Larceny; Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense (x2); Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor.
- Bond: $27,000.00 Total Secured Bond.
Danny James Hemingway II, 31, of S. Lewis St., Tabor City, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor.
- Bond: $500.00 Secured Bond.
Wendell David Jordan, 62, of Valley Acres Dr., Whiteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor.
- Bond: $10,000.00 Secured Bond.
Daniel Olem Lee Mckenzie, 37, of Brad St., Chadbourn, NC.
- Arresting Agency: N.C. State Highway Patrol.
- Charges: Driving While Impaired; Misdemeanor Failure to Comply with License Restrictions; Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Wanton Disregard; Failure to Maintain Lane Control.
- Bond: $5,000.00 Secured Bond.
Tara Little McPherson, 54, of Swampfox Hwy. E., Tabor City, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Court Writ.
- Bond: N/A.
Jamario Quinzel Norton, 26, of Marlowe Trail, Clarkton, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Misdemeanor Assault on a Female; Misdemeanor Carrying Concealed Weapon.
- Bond: $500.00 Secured Bond / Additional No Bond Hold.
Christopher Parrish, 37, of Lake Dr., Leland, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Court Writ.
- Bond: N/A.
Ameeya Janiya Pearson, 20, of Racine Dr., Wilmington, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor (Rowan County); Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor (Cabarrus County); Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor (Columbus County).
- Bond: $2,000.00 Total Secured Bond.
Mickey Dewayne Riggins, 43, of Bennett Loop, Loris, SC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Heroin; Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance; Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Marijuana; Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia; Open Container Alcohol Violation.
- Bond: $85,000.00 Total Secured Bond.
Victor Lee Turner, 43, of Prison Camp Rd., Whiteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Held for Processing.
- Bond: N/A.
Anthony Michael White, 33, Homeless, Whiteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
- Charges: Court Writ.
- Bond: N/A.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Gregory Lee Jenrette, 40, of Belford Rd., Fayetteville, NC.
- Arresting Agency: Whiteville Police Department.
- Charges: Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.
- Bond: $500.00 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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