Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report from May 11–12, 2026

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 11–12, 2026
(All information is taken directly from the official incident media log.)

Attempted Murder Investigation in Fair Bluff

Incident 26‑1070 — 537 Goodman Street, Fair Bluff

• Time: 12:12 a.m.
• Officer: Sgt. John M. Reaves
• Weapon: Knife/cutting instrument
• Offense: Attempted Murder; Warrant Service
• Victim: Kenneth Allen Harley Jr, 34
• Suspect: Male, 44, Black, 5’07”, 140 lbs

(“13A – Attempted Murder” — Incident Report)

Deputies responded just after midnight to a violent assault involving a knife. The case is being handled as an attempted murder investigation.

Domestic Disturbance in Chadbourn

Incident 26‑1071 — 27 A J Godwin Lane, Chadbourn

• Time: 12:26 p.m.
• Officer: F/Sgt. James Norris
• Offense: Domestic
• Victim: Cedrick Steven Daniels, 48
• Suspect: Female, 38, White

(“90Z – Domestic” — Incident Report)

A domestic-related call resulted in a report being filed. No weapons were involved.

Breaking & Entering Reported on New Britton Highway

Incident 26‑1072 — 8739 New Britton Hwy E, Whiteville

• Time: 12:24 p.m.
• Officer: Sgt. Drew Zehnder
• Offense: Breaking and Entering
• Victim: Justin Michael Ward, 37
• Suspect: Male, 42, White
• Recovered Property:
  • Clubtails beer can
  • Black sunglasses
  • Partially smoked cigarette
  • Pink lip gloss

(“90Z – Breaking and Entering” — Incident Report)

Deputies documented several items left behind at the scene, which may assist in identifying the suspect.

Major Drug Trafficking Case in Whiteville

Incident 26‑1073 — 803 Washington Street, Whiteville

• Time: 3:27 p.m.
• Officer: Sgt. Earl Redwine
• Offenses:
  • Trafficking in Cocaine
  • PWIMSD Cocaine
  • PWISD Marijuana
  • Maintaining Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Firearm by Felon
• Suspect: Male, 50, Black, 6’00”, 240 lbs

(“WS – Trafficking In Cocaine” — Incident Report)

A large narcotics investigation led to multiple felony drug and firearm charges.

Vehicle Chase & Drug Charges in Tabor City

Incident 26‑1074 — Forest Edge Circle, Tabor City

• Time: 5:47 p.m.
• Officer: F/Sgt. Austin B. Oliver
• Offenses:
  • Flee/Elude Arrest With Motor Vehicle
  • Window Tinting Violation
  • Resisting Public Officer
  • Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz
• Victim: State of North Carolina
• Suspect: Male, 33, Black
• Property: Knife; plastic container
• Drugs: 1 marijuana cigarette

(“WS – Flee/ Elude/ Arrest W/MV” — Incident Report)

Deputies say the suspect fled in a vehicle before being taken into custody.

Warrant Service at Dothan Road

Incident 26‑1075 — 5558 Dothan Road, Tabor City

• Time: 8:04 p.m.
• Officer: Deputy Da’Norie Mack
• Offense: Warrant Service
• Suspect: Male, 46, Black

(“WS – Warrant Service” — Incident Report)

A warrant was served without reported incident.

Firearm Stolen in Chadbourn

Incident 26‑1076 — 97 Hickory Ridge Drive, Chadbourn

• Time: 10:37 p.m.
• Officer: Deputy Da’Norie Mack
• Offense: Larceny of a Firearm
• Victim: Shirlean Vereen, 43
• Suspect: Female, 26, Black
• Stolen Property: 9mm Dagger handgun valued at $300

(“90Z – Larceny Of A Firearm” — Incident Report)

Deputies are investigating the theft of a handgun from the residence.

Identity Theft Reported in Chadbourn

Incident 26‑1077 — 135 Sunny View Drive, Chadbourn

• Time: 8:06 a.m. (May 12)
• Officer: Deputy Allison S. Pierce
• Offense: Identity Theft
• Victim: Lashanta Godfrey Junious, 51
• Property: “Identity – Intangible”

(“26F – Identity Theft” — Incident Report)

The victim reported unauthorized use of personal identifying information.

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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