Clarkton Woman Jailed On Felony Motor‑Vehicle Theft Charge

WHITEVILLE — A Clarkton woman is facing a felony charge after deputies booked her into the Columbus County Detention Center Thursday morning.

According to detention records, Brittany Clewis, 37, of 111 Melvis Street, Clarkton, was arrested by Columbus County deputies and charged with Larceny of Motor Vehicle, a felony offense. Clewis was booked at 10:28 a.m. on July 16 and is being held under a $10,000 secured bond.

Clewis’ charge is listed as “Felony / Awaiting Trial”, and the arrest was processed under a Type Warrant, though the warrant number was not provided in the report.

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