COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCIDENT REPORTS — July 17 – 20, 2026

Columbus County Incident Reports July 17 through July 20, 2026

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — Local deputies responded to a wide range of calls over the weekend, including a drive-by shooting into an occupied home, a major commercial burglary, drug seizures, and the service of felony warrants involving kidnapping and burglary.

Shooting Under Investigation on Waynes Way

Deputies responded to a report of shots fired into an occupied home at 88 Waynes Way in Whiteville late Friday night, July 17. According to incident reports, a projectile shattered a kitchen window while two occupants—aged 62 and 21—were inside. Investigators recovered a .45-caliber projectile and four shell casings from the scene. No injuries were listed in the initial log.

Thieves Target Contract Lumber in Major Heist

Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office were called to Contract Lumber at 1980 Georgia Pacific Road in Chadbourn on Friday morning following a breaking and entering. Suspects made off with thousands of dollars worth of commercial equipment and tools, including:

• Stihl chainsaws, backpack blowers, and weed eaters

• Milwaukee impact wrenches, saws, and multi-battery chargers

• DeWalt drills and cordless fans

• A Predator generator, air compressor, jump box, television, and Keurig coffee maker

Two male suspects (ages 40 and 00/unidentified) are listed in connection with the break-in.

Felony Warrants Served for Burglary and Kidnapping

Early Monday morning, July 20, deputies served felony warrants on a 31-year-old male at 18 Brick City Road in Whiteville. The listed charges on the warrant include First-Degree Burglary, Second-Degree Kidnapping, and Communicating Threats.

Traffic Stop Seizes Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia

On Sunday evening, July 19, a traffic stop on Westbound Andrew Jackson Highway near Mile Marker 256 resulted in drug charges against a 35-year-old female driver. Deputies seized suspected L-Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, a digital scale, syringes, cut straws, torch lighters, and three sets of handcuff keys. She was charged with possession of Schedule II controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.

Additional Notable Calls

• Motorcycle Theft (Delco): A Kawasaki EX650 R valued at $2,500 was reported stolen from a residence on Bismark Street on Sunday morning.

• Identity Theft (Bolton): A 69-year-old resident on Green Swamp Road reported fraudulent online banking accounts created using her identity.

• Animal Cruelty (Whiteville): Deputies responded to an animal cruelty report involving a bulldog on Georgia Pacific Road on Friday morning.

• Domestic Violence & Simple Assaults: Incidents were reported on Deer Lane in Tabor City (resulting in domestic violence/assault charges) and on Dead End Road in Fair Bluff involving a juvenile victim.

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.