Crime & Public Safety

RIEGELWOOD — Deputies recovered multiple stolen items — including firearms, electronics, and cash — after responding to a burglary on Christian Lane on May 13, according to a report from Det. Colten P. Weaver. Victims EBONY […]

Nakina Fire & Rescue responds to single‑vehicle rollover; State Highway Patrol leading investigation. NAKINA, NC — NC 904 has reopened after a Wednesday morning rollover crash that briefly shut down a section of Swamp Fox […]

RIEGELWOOD — A traffic stop on May 13 led to the arrest of SOPHIA LEANNE COWART, 35, of Riegelwood, after deputies discovered crack cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia inside her vehicle, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy William D. Holden initiated […]

EVERGREEN — A 21‑year‑old Evergreen man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies arrested him on May 14. ANTONIO DASHAWN GREEN was booked at 7:33 p.m. on charges including: First‑degree […]

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man was arrested early May 13 on charges of Driving While Impaired, Resisting a Public Officer, and Assault on a Government Official, according to the Columbus County Detention Center. KENDALL DASHAWN […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY — DAILY INCIDENT REPORT Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 13–16, 2026 POSSESSION OF WEAPON IN PRISON — WHITEVILLE Incident 26‑1084 — 12:56 a.m., May 13 Location: N.C. State Dept. of Corrections, […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY ARREST REPORT (5/13/26 – 5/26/26) Columbus County Detention Center – Individuals Booked During the Period DWI / IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES KENDALL DASHAWN ALLEN, 25, Whiteville — Driving While Impaired; Resisting Public Officer; Assault […]