Crime & Public Safety

NAKINA — A domestic dispute in Nakina resulted in physical injuries and property damage on Tuesday afternoon. Jaron Jashawn Jackson, 19, of Joshs Avenue, was taken into custody by Columbus County deputies at 3:20 PM […]

RIEGELWOOD — A Lake Waccamaw area disturbance led to serious charges against a young Riegelwood resident on Wednesday morning. Erick Lopez Garcia, 20, of Old Lake Road, was arrested by Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua […]

WHITEVILLE — An afternoon law enforcement action in Whiteville led to the arrest of an Elizabethtown man on firearm and narcotics charges. Dominique Samuel Battle, 24, was taken into custody by Columbus County Sheriff’s Lt. […]

WHITEVILLE — A burglary investigation in Whiteville resulted in felony charges and a high bond for a local man, along with the arrest of a co-defendant. John Burvie Spivey Jr., 36, of Whiteville, was booked […]

WHITEVILLE — Local veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a night at the fair courtesy of a community sponsorship. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office announced that Simons Chevrolet – GMC will cover admission […]

Daily Columbus County Incident Report – October 6 – 7, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Sex Offender Registration Violation: The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported a failure to register / falsification of sex offender verification […]

Columbus County Arrest & Detention Report: October 6 – 7, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Dominique Samuel Battle, 24, of Elizabethtown, NC, was arrested by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for felony possession of a […]