Crime & Public Safety

TABOR CITY, NC — Four juveniles face potential charges following a massive vandalism incident that resulted in $200,000 worth of damage to heavy construction machinery in Tabor City on Monday morning. Sergeant Drew Zehnder of […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A New York driver faces multiple traffic and alcohol-related charges following an arrest on Monday evening in Columbus County. Munther Esa, 25, of Brooklyn, NY, was taken into custody by the Columbus […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — A massive vandalism incident causing $200,000 in damage to heavy construction equipment, a $200,000 fraud investigation, and multiple weapon discoveries inside local correctional facilities highlighted recent calls for the Columbus County […]

A Cerro Gordo man faces a $1 million secured bond following his arrest Monday evening, leading recent bookings at the Columbus County Detention Center. Between September 28 and September 29, local law enforcement agencies processed […]

TABOR CITY, NC — A months-long narcotics investigation into drug distribution in the Green Acres community culminated in a raid on Friday, Sept. 25, resulting in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — Two members of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office command staff were formally recognized by the agency for achieving major career milestones in law enforcement education and service. Captain Donald Britt was awarded […]