Crime & Public Safety

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log The following incident reports were logged by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for the period covering July 24, 2026, through July 27, 2026. July 24, 2026 Incident 26-1636 (10:55 […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report The following bookings were reported by the Columbus County Detention Center for the period covering July 24, 2026, through July 27, 2026. All criminal charges are allegations, and defendants […]

CERRO GORDO, NC — A local resident is awaiting court proceedings following her arrest on probation violation and theft charges Thursday afternoon. Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office apprehended 38-year-old Paige Danielle Williamson of […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A South Carolina driver was processed into the Columbus County Detention Center on Thursday afternoon after being taken into custody on a stack of outstanding court warrants. Deputies arrested 35-year-old John Christopher […]

NAKINA, NC — Law enforcement officers have launched an active investigation following the reported theft of a firearm from a residence in Nakina on Thursday evening. Deputy Xavier Williams with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office […]