COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCIDENT REPORT

WHITEVILLE, NC — The following Incident Media Log calls were recorded and investigated by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office between Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, 2026, according to official law enforcement logs.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

• 10:26 AM — Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Whiteville): Emergency Services Storage, 223 Lee Ave. Sgt. Jeffery Thomas responded to a report of four catalytic converters and O2 sensors cut and stolen from two Ford E350 emergency vehicles. Estimated total value: $4,200.

• 10:49 AM — Warrant Service (Whiteville): Unique Cuts, 115 S. JK Powell Blvd. Deputy Xavier Williams executed a warrant service involving a 48-year-old male.

• 12:49 PM — Shoplifting / Larceny of Merchandise (Tabor City): Dollar General, 16015 Swamp Fox Hwy East. Deputy Nicholas J. Barone responded to a retail theft involving a Ram 1500 truck. Stolen items included 9 packs of laundry pods ($95.55), Dove body wash ($117), and 6 Febreze plug-ins ($87). A 63-year-old male was listed as a suspect.

• 2:24 PM — Drug & Weapon Seizure / Arrest (Bolton): 526 Green Swamp Rd N. Deputy Jordan E. Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Burgundy Kia Optima. Officers seized a loaded 9mm Springfield Hellcat handgun, ammunition, $358 cash, 14.05 grams of fentanyl, 7.17 grams of crack cocaine, and 10.12 grams of marijuana. A 38-year-old male was arrested on multiple felony charges, including trafficking fentanyl and felon in possession of a firearm.

• 3:07 PM — Warrant Service (Whiteville): Columbus County Detention Center, 803 Washington St. Officer Brandon Gore served a warrant on a 66-year-old female.

• 3:12 PM — Warrant Service (Whiteville): Probation and Parole, 2586 James B. White Hwy. Officer Mariah Patrice served warrants for driving while license revoked (not impaired) and speeding on a 33-year-old male.

• 4:44 PM — Warrant Service (Whiteville): 803 Washington St. Officer Mariah Patrice served warrants for assault on a female and felony probation violation on a 24-year-old male.

• 5:57 PM — Warrant Service (Whiteville): 803 Washington St. Officer Daisy Alcocer-Bello served traffic warrants (no liability insurance, revoked registration, DWLR) on a 46-year-old male.

• 6:03 PM — Felony Fleeing & Eluding (Riegelwood): 1 Canal Rd. Officer Timothy B. Stewart attempted a traffic stop on a Yamaha Raptor 700 FI ATV. The rider fled the scene and faces charges of felony flee/elude and resisting a public officer.

• 7:43 PM — Warrant Service (Evergreen): 1147 Old Boardman Rd. Cpl. Stone A. Lee executed a warrant service call.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

• 8:53 AM — Lost Firearm Report (Tabor City): 33 Courtney Dr. Cpl. Stone A. Lee took a report regarding a missing American Tactical AR-15 pistol valued at $500.

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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