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Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report — April 15, 2026

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls on April 15, 2026, involving property damage, drug possession, traffic offenses, and threats, according to incident logs released Thursday. Damage to Crops — Chadbourn Incident 26‑0841 […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report: April 15–16, 2026

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Columbus County Arrest Report: April 15–16, 2026 The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between April 15 and April 16, 2026, according to jail records. All suspects are presumed innocent until […]

Major Drug and Firearm Arrests Made in Tabor City Investigation

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

TABOR CITY — A months‑long investigation into illegal narcotics and firearms distribution in the Tabor City area led to multiple arrests and major seizures this week, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. On April […]

27,000 Reward Offered as Police Renew Push for Answers in Cynthia Hansen Killing

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Whiteville, NC — Whiteville Police Chief Douglas Rockenbach says investigators remain confident that someone in the community has information that could help solve the killing of 71‑year‑old Cynthia Hansen. “Someone knows something. Someone in our […]

Two Males Arrested in Boiling Spring Lakes Residential Break-In Investigation

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC — A multi-agency investigation into a string of residential crimes has led to the arrest of two local men, according to officials with the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department. Alex John Bencina, […]

Alligator Safely Relocated Following Incident at Southport Bank

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Southport, NC — For the second time this week, local law enforcement and animal protective services were called into action to manage a wildlife encounter in the heart of Southport. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon […]

Tabor City Man Facing Multiple Felony Drug and Weapon Charges

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

TABOR CITY, NC — A 33-year-old Tabor City man remains in custody at the Columbus County Detention Center following a targeted investigation that led to his arrest on Wednesday, April 15. William Antwan Gaskins, of S. […]

Arrest Made in Multi‑Community Mailbox Vandalism Spree

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in a series of mailbox vandalism cases reported across the North Whiteville, Evergreen, and Macedonia communities. Investigators say numerous mailboxes were damaged during […]

Multi‑Agency Operation Leads to Arrest, Large Drug Seizure

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Regional law enforcement partners coordinate in ongoing investigation spanning Wilmington and Leland Brunswick County, NC — Strong regional partnerships played a key role in a recent multi‑agency operation led by the Wilmington Police Department with support […]

Community Tips Lead to Arrest of Brothers in Multi-Neighborhood Theft Spree

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Brunswick County investigators credit local surveillance and inter-state cooperation for the apprehension of two suspects linked to dozens of vehicle break-ins. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — A massive investigation into a string of overnight vehicle break-ins […]

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Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report — April 15, 2026

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report: April 15–16, 2026

Major Drug and Firearm Arrests Made in Tabor City Investigation

27,000 Reward Offered as Police Renew Push for Answers in Cynthia Hansen Killing

Two Males Arrested in Boiling Spring Lakes Residential Break-In Investigation

Alligator Safely Relocated Following Incident at Southport Bank

Tabor City Man Facing Multiple Felony Drug and Weapon Charges

Arrest Made in Multi‑Community Mailbox Vandalism Spree

Multi‑Agency Operation Leads to Arrest, Large Drug Seizure

Community Tips Lead to Arrest of Brothers in Multi-Neighborhood Theft Spree