Columbus County Detention Center Arrests — February 27 – March 2, 2026

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Columbus County Detention Center processed dozens of arrests between February 27 and March 2, 2026, according to the latest booking report. Charges ranged from traffic violations and probation violations to serious felonies including burglary, assault, and manslaughter.

Felony Arrests

• Wanda Gale Avery, 76, of Chadbourn — charged with First Degree Burglary and Felony Assault on an Individual with a Disability. No bond was issued.
• Roy Lee Brown, 70, of Delco — charged with Voluntary Manslaughter. Held without bond.
• Kyasi Dequan Love, 27, of White Oak — charged with Felony Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods, False Pretense, Identity Theft, and Fleeing to Elude Arrest. Multiple secured bonds totaling over $200,000.
• Jalen Nique Shipman, 23, of Whiteville — charged with Felony Larceny. Bond set at $30,000.
• Jerry Wayne Simmons, 38, of Chadbourn — charged with Local Ordinance Violation. Serving sentence.

Driving & Vehicle Offenses

• Dekota Lee Kesterson, 30, of Riegelwood — charged with DWLR Not Impaired Revocation, Expired Registration, No Inspection, and Probation Violation. Total bond: $26,500 secured.
• Wesley Allen Parker, 31, of Clarendon — charged with DWLR Not Impaired Revocation and No Liability Insurance. Bond: $1,000 secured.
• James Jefferey Reaves, 46, of Nakina — charged with DWI and Open Container Violation. Bond: $15,000 secured.
• Lester James Frink, 64, of Chadbourn — charged with DWI, Expired Registration, and Speeding. Bond: $3,000 secured.

Failure to Appear & Probation Violations

• Anthony McKenzie, 38, of Whiteville — charged with Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor. Bond: $1,000 secured.
• Jeremy Ryan Tyndall, 19, of Tabor City — charged with Failure to Appear. Bond: $10,000 secured.
• Willie Lee James Peppers, 37, of Whiteville — charged with Failure to Appear and Simple Assault. Bond: $2,500 secured.
• Christopher Adam Tingen, 46, of Roseboro — charged with Failure to Appear. Bond: $1,000 secured.
• Devonte Quantrell Gore, 29, of Fair Bluff — charged with two counts of Failure to Appear. Bond: $2,000 secured.

Domestic Violence & Assault Charges

• Jonathan David Herrmann, 37, of Clarendon — charged with Resisting Public Officer, Assault on a Female, and Domestic Violence. No bond listed.
• Christopher Blake Joseph, 19, of Elizabethtown — charged with Simple Assault. Bond: $5,000 secured.

Other Charges

• Luis Nan Colon, 48, of Little River — charged with Misdemeanor Larceny. Bond: $2,000 secured.
• Jamez Anthony Jones, 29, of High Point — charged with WRIT. No bond listed.
• Donna Lynn Starling, 42, of Leland — charged with Quick Dip. Serving sentence.
• Troy Nyela Nazyia, 18, of Fayetteville — charged with Misdemeanor / Awaiting Trial. No bond listed.
• Kanisha McBryde, 34, of Sanford — booked March 2. Charges pending.

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies continue to process arrests daily. This report reflects all bookings from February 27 through March 2, 2026.

All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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