Crime & Public Safety

WHITEVILLE — A Columbus County jury has convicted Parker Delane Spaulding in a child‑abuse case that began more than six years ago, when a 14‑month‑old Hallsboro child was rushed to the hospital with catastrophic injuries […]

TABOR CITY — Deputies are investigating the unauthorized use of a Mercury Sable taken late Thursday night from a residence on Mill Branch Church Road, according to an incident report filed by Sgt. Drew Zehnder. […]

WHITEVILLE — A late‑night stop on New Britton Highway East resulted in the arrest of Kevin Shawn Smiley, 60, after deputies discovered methamphetamine and multiple smoking devices inside a vehicle, according to an incident report […]

CHADBOURN — Deputies arrested Raheem Davis, 27, early Friday morning after responding to a violent incident on Renee Lane involving a 60‑year‑old disabled victim, identified as Paul Davis Jr. The suspect is accused of Assault […]

WHITEVILLE — A Thursday afternoon hit‑and‑run on Kit Horne Road has been linked to Johnathan Av Rose, 41, who was arrested later the same day on the same set of charges documented in the incident […]

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 […]