Month: May 2026

WHITEVILLE — Detention officers responded to an altercation Thursday afternoon inside the Columbus County Detention Center. The victim, identified as P. Melvin, 35, reported being assaulted by a 23‑year‑old male inmate. The offense is listed […]

WHITEVILLE — A routine inspection at the NC Department of Corrections on Prison Camp Road uncovered a homemade shank, leading to charges against a 32‑year‑old inmate, according to an incident report filed by Sgt. John […]

WHITEVILLE — Deputies arrested Manuel Castellanos, 27, after a Thursday evening stop on Britton Street led to charges involving alcohol violations. According to the Columbus County Detention Center, Castellanos was charged with allowing conduct on […]

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls between May 7 and May 8, 2026, according to incident logs released Friday. Columbus County Sheriff’s Office incident log TRESPASSING • 26‑1046 — Trespassing at Country Club […]

ARRESTS:  Columbus County Bookings for MAY 7-8, 2026 All information below is taken directly from the Columbus County Detention Center’s media report for 5/7/26–5/8/26 DWI / Traffic Offenses • DANIEL WENDELL HARRELSON — Driving While Impaired Bond: […]