Crime & Public Safety

Breaking, Entering, Larceny Open Investigation The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a Breaking and Entering and Larceny investigation that occurred in the Riegelwood community. In-home surveillance footage provided by […]

Deputies, forestry officers investigating multiple roadside fire scenes Whiteville NC — A Whiteville teenager charged in connection with several brush and grass fires reported across rural Columbus County, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. […]

Detectives seek community assistance in active investigation The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office requesting public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the photo. Detectives are working to gather information related to an ongoing investigation and […]

Sheriff’s Office launches internal review after erroneous release and swift apprehension WHITEVILLE, NC — A Robeson County inmate who was mistakenly released from the Columbus County Detention Center after falsely identifying himself as another inmate […]

January 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: Sheriff W. A. Rogers NARCOTICS OPERATION RESULTS IN DRUG AND FIREARM SEIZURE IN CLARENDON Clarendon, NC — On January 26, 2026, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division […]

The Tabor City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a larceny at the Tabor City ABC Store, located at 103 US‑701 Bypass, Tabor City, NC. Anyone […]