Crime & Public Safety

WHITEVILLE, NC — An out-of-state fugitive wanted in another jurisdiction was tracked down and apprehended by law enforcement officers late Wednesday evening. Officers with the Colerain Police Department took 54-year-old Mckevit Gerard Walker of Aberdeen, […]

BOLTON, NC — A late-Wednesday law enforcement operation in Bolton led to the seizure of cocaine, a loaded firearm, and multiple drug charges against a local resident. Detective William D. Holden with the Columbus County […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Whiteville resident remains behind bars without bond following an early Thursday morning arrest by Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies involving serious violence and illegal weaponry. Deputies executed the arrest of 34-year-old Jerome […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A 43-year-old Columbus County resident is facing criminal charges following an investigation by local law enforcement officers earlier this week. Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sterling Gore, 43, on […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to several reported incidents across the county on July 22, 2026. The following details were logged in official media reports: Narcotics & Weapons […]

Columbus County Arrest & Booking Report The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center during the July 22–23 reporting period: Felony Arrests & Serious Charges Jerome Ronell Brown Jr. Age: 34 | […]

LONGS, SC — A Longs, South Carolina woman remains behind bars in Columbus County after deputies arrested her on outstanding warrants shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office took 26-year-old […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A local Whiteville woman was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after law enforcement officers caught up with her on outstanding felony warrants originating from neighboring Bladen County. Deputies executed the arrest […]

GREEN SEA, SC — A South Carolina man is facing felony charges in Columbus County after law enforcement officers were forced to initiate a motor vehicle pursuit on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with the Columbus County […]