WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of calls Monday and Tuesday, ranging from identity theft to larceny and school‑related assault, according to incident reports.
• Warrant Service — Washington Street, Whiteville
Incident #: 26‑0897 Date/Time: April 20 at 6:24 a.m. Officer: Lt. Jonathan Dicicco Deputies served a warrant on a 35‑year‑old Black female, according to the report. No additional details were listed.
• Identity Theft — County of Columbus (Tabor City area)
Incident #: 26‑0898 Date/Time: April 20 at 7:31 a.m. Officer: Deputy Allison S. Pierce Victim: Sharonda Johnson, 38 Deputies took a report of identity theft involving the unauthorized use of personal information. The incident involved “identity – intangible” property, according to the log.
• Meth Possession on Prison Grounds — Columbus Correctional Institution
Incident #: 26‑0899 Date/Time: April 20 at 9:48 a.m. Officer: Cpl. John M. Reaves A 35‑year‑old white male inmate was found in possession of 4 grams of methamphetamine inside the prison. The State of North Carolina is listed as the victim.
• DWLR — Washington Street, Whiteville
Incident #: 26‑0900 Date/Time: April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Officer: Daisy Alcocer‑Bello Deputies charged a 60‑year‑old Black male with driving while license revoked (non‑impaired revocation).
• Simple Assault — South Columbus High School
Incident #: 26‑0901 Date/Time: April 20 at 11:10 a.m. Officer: Damien D. Bost A 16‑year‑old Black female student reported being assaulted by another juvenile. Personal weapons were listed as the means of assault.
• Golf Cart Theft — Chadbourn Highway
Incident #: 26‑0902 Date/Time: April 20 at 11:16 a.m. Officer: Lt. Jonathan Dicicco Victim: Kathleen Petitt, 78 A Club Car golf cart valued at $8,000 was reported stolen. No suspect information was available.
• Warrant Service — Law Enforcement Center
Incident #: 26‑0903 Date/Time: April 20 at 12:21 p.m. Officer: Lt. Darrell Rogers Deputies served a warrant at the Columbus County Law Enforcement Center. No further details were listed.
• Larceny After Breaking & Entering — Hallsboro Road North
Incident #: 26‑0904 Date/Time: April 20 at 1:27 p.m. Officer: Deputy Patrick Sawhill Victim: Laython Turner Ward, 34 A recreational vehicle (KTM 250) valued at $3,000 was reported stolen following a break‑in.
• Larceny — Wright Road, Tabor City
Incident #: 26‑0905 Date/Time: April 20 at 10:46 p.m. Officer: Travis E. Tyson Victim: Bradley David Strickland, 40 Stolen items included chemicals valued at $900 and 10 duck decoys valued at $100.
• Warrant Service — Blacksmith Road, Bolton
Incident #: 26‑0906 Date/Time: April 21 at 9:25 a.m. Officer: Deputy Patrick Sawhill Deputies served a warrant on a 36‑year‑old Black male, according to the report.
All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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