Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report — May 5-7, 2026

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 5–7, 2026

DOMESTIC INCIDENTS

• 26‑1029 — Domestic disturbance Location: 1483 Coleman Cemetery Rd, Cerro Gordo Victim: Linda Caroline Carter, 37 Suspect: Male, 36, 5’10”, 246 lbs, BRO eyes Weapon: Firearm (type not stated)

ASSAULTS

• 26‑1030 — Simple assault at Whiteville High School Location: 413 N Lee St, Whiteville Victim: Juvenile male, 15 Suspect: Juvenile male, 15 Weapon: Personal weapons (hands/feet)

PROPERTY / THEFT

• 26‑1031 — Recovery of stolen property Location: Ralph Spivey Rd, Tabor City Victim: Dawson Hawley Recovered: Chevrolet 1500 truck cab

• 26‑1033 — Larceny Location: 5367 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville Victim: Michael Lee Clemente, 66 Suspect: Female, 43 Stolen items: Wallet, $50 cash, credit card, SS card, NC license, flip phone

• 26‑1039 — Larceny at Dollar General #17617 Location: 2448 James B White Hwy N, Whiteville Suspect: Male, Black, unknown age Stolen: 10 T‑shirts valued at $120

WARRANT SERVICE / FAILURE TO APPEAR

• 26‑1032 — Warrant service Location: 135 Pine Circle Dr, Tabor City Suspect: Male, 44, 6’0″, 220 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1034 — Failure to appear (two counts) Location: 15 Davids Pathway, Delco Suspect: Male, 34, 5’6″, 220 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1040 — Failure to appear Location: 2333 Old Lake Rd, Lake Waccamaw Suspect: Male, 50, 6’0″, 150 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1041 — Failure to appear Location: 2333 Old Lake Rd, Lake Waccamaw Suspect: Female, 47 Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1043 — Failure to appear Location: Handi Hugo, 306 Hwy 87, Riegelwood Suspect: Male, 45, 5’8″, 160 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1042 — Order for arrest Location: 2333 Old Lake Rd, Lake Waccamaw Suspect: Male, 29, 5’10”, 200 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

PROBATION VIOLATIONS

• 26‑1035 — Felony probation violation Location: 803 Washington St, Whiteville Suspect: Male, 27, 6’0″, 198 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

• 26‑1036 — Probation violation Location: 803 Washington St, Whiteville Suspect: Male, 58, 6’2″, 205 lbs Victim: State of North Carolina

DRUG‑RELATED INCIDENTS

• 26‑1045 — Methamphetamine & marijuana possession; paraphernalia Location: 3452 Hwy 87, Riegelwood Suspects: • Male, 57, 5’6″, 140 lbs • Female, 51, 5’0″, 130 lbs Evidence: Meth (0.80g), marijuana (0.70g), pipe, straw, plastic wrap, marijuana cigarette

DWI

• 26‑1044 — Driving under the influence Location: Handi Hugo, 306 Hwy 87, Riegelwood Suspect: Male, 38, 6’1″, 200 lbs Vehicle: Dodge

TRESPASSING

• 26‑1046 — Trespassing Location: 173 Country Club Rd, Whiteville Victim: Sherry Devone Graham, 43 Suspect: Male, 26, 5’0″, 130 lbs

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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