COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCIDENT REPORT – October 22, 2026

WHITEVILLE, NC — The following incident reports were logged by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 22, 2026, according to official records.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

• Attempted Breaking or Entering & Vandalism — 94 Mace Lane, Hallsboro, NC.

  • Incident Time: 9:36 AM.

  • Reporting Officer: Deputy William Scott.

  • Victim: Barbara Lynne Zill, 74.

  • Damaged Property: Door jamb ($200 value).

• Larceny of Power Tools & Equipment — 375 W R Cribb Drive, Chadbourn, NC.

  • Incident Time: 11:05 AM.

  • Reporting Officer: Lt. Darris Floyd.

  • Victim: Linda Cribb Woodell, 61.

  • Stolen Property: One Husqvarna chainsaw ($500 value), three DeWalt drills ($300 total value), one DeWalt charger ($120 value), and four DeWalt drill batteries ($200 total value). Total value: $1,120.

  • Suspects: 35-year-old White male and 24-year-old White female.

• Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property — 2340 Swimming Hole Road, Delco, NC.

  • Incident Time: 11:55 AM.

  • Reporting Officer: Deputy William Scott.

  • Victim: Shelly Pearson Hauser, 57.

  • Damaged Property: Rock driveway ($300 value).

• Felony Breaking and/or Entering — 510 Carolina Road, Tabor City, NC.

  • Incident Time: 3:50 PM.

  • Reporting Officer: Deputy Trae Marlow.

  • Victim: 36-year-old female (Juvenile Data protected).

  • Suspect: 46-year-old White male.

• Assault on a Female & Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence — 1887 Money Hole Road, Riegelwood, NC.

  • Incident Time: 9:26 PM.

  • Reporting Officer: Deputy Timothy Harrington.

  • Victim: Lawanda Cathy Lawhorn, 47.

  • Suspect: 21-year-old Black male.

• Warrant Service (Failure to Appear / Release Order) — Columbus County Detention Center, 803 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC.

  • Incident Time: 9:34 PM.

  • Reporting Officer: Deputy Timothy Harrington.

  • Victim: State of North Carolina.

  • Suspect: 21-year-old Black female.

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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