Crime & Public Safety

CONWAY, SC — David Lee Barnes, 37, was arrested Monday on a felony probation violation, according to the Columbus County Detention Center. Barnes was booked under a $5,000 secured bond and remains in custody awaiting […]

NAKINA — A Chevrolet Malibu valued at $20,000 was reported stolen early Tuesday morning from a residence on Jerome Lane. The victim, Brionna Graham, 34, told Sgt. Zehnder that a 36‑year‑old Black male, 6’1”, 170 […]

CHADBOURN — Deputies responded Monday night to a domestic‑violence incident on Peacock Road involving two victims and a single suspect. Victims Tina Marie Jernigan, 32, and Jamie Ronald Jernigan Jr., 33, reported an assault involving […]

WHITEVILLE — Two men were listed as victims in a Monday evening assault on Gores Trailer Road, according to Sgt. Drew Zehnder. Michael Jeremy Brandwein, 64, and James Mathew Hargrove, 24, reported being assaulted by […]

WHITEVILLE — Deputies are investigating a break‑in at a home on Waynes Way after a resident reported the theft of copper wire and major appliances Monday afternoon. The victim, Gary Wayne Horne, 68, told Sgt. […]

TABOR CITY — A Tabor City man is facing a long list of felony drug charges after deputies arrested him Monday night in what investigators described as a significant trafficking case. Donald Lee Vereen, 60, […]

Whiteville NC – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday, including assaults, domestic incidents, break‑ins, and a stolen vehicle, according to incident logs. ABANDONED VEHICLE — HALLSBORO Location: Cherry Town Road at Hallsboro […]

Whiteville, NC – The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between April 27 and April 28, according to jail records. PROBATION & COURT‑RELATED CHARGES DAVID LEE BARNES, 37, Conway, SC Charge: […]

WHITEVILLE — Misram Ponciano Cua Contreras, 34, of Raleigh, was arrested Saturday on charges of fictitious registration, fictitious information to an officer, and related traffic violations, according to detention center records. Deputies listed a $500 […]