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 as Simple Assault, and no weapon was reported.
“13B – Simple Assault… Victim Name: Melvin, P”
Outside context: Assaults inside detention facilities are typically referred to the District Attorney’s Office for review and may result in additional charges for the inmate involved.
All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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