The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office handled a range of calls and investigations on April 8, according to incident reports released Thursday. Cases included a weapon found inside a prison facility, identity theft, larceny, domestic disputes, and multiple property‑damage complaints.
Weapon Found Inside Prison Facility
Deputies responded at 9:44 a.m. to the state prison on Prison Camp Road in Whiteville, where staff reported the discovery of a handmade weapon inside the facility.
- Suspect: 47‑year‑old Black male inmate
- Item recovered: improvised weapon valued at $1
- Charge category: possession of a dangerous weapon in prison (Report: “Hand made weapon… Value: $1.00”)
Medication Reported Missing in Tabor City
A lost medication report was filed at 12:07 p.m. from a residence on Mill Branch Road.
- Victim: Elizabeth Alps, 41
- Reporting officer: Capt. Richard Adams No suspect information was listed.
Identity Theft Case Reported
Deputies took an identity theft report at 12:52 p.m. from an address in Crofton, Maryland, involving a Columbus County resident.
- Victim: Dominique NeSmith, 37
- Property involved: military ID (Report: “Military ID… Qty: 1”)
Failure to Appear Warrant Served
A failure to appear incident was logged at 12:59 p.m. on Washington Street in Whiteville.
- Suspect: 45‑year‑old white female
- Victim listed: State of North Carolina
Vehicle Theft Reported on Honey Hill Road
Deputies responded at 1:33 p.m. to a motor‑vehicle theft on Honey Hill Road.
- Victim: Royce Linwood Gore Jr., 57
- Stolen property: Dodge Ram valued at $15,000 (Report: “Automobiles Dodge… Value: $15,000.00”)
Larceny Reported in Chadbourn
A larceny call was taken at 1:13 p.m. on W. Smith Street.
- Victim: Wayne Tyler Lesane, 73
- Items reported stolen:
- Family will valued at $50
- $1,000 in cash
- Suspect: 60‑year‑old Black male; a second unknown female also listed (Report: “Family Will… Value: $50.00” and “Money… Value: $1,000.00”)
Fraud Case Under Investigation
Deputies responded at 4:04 p.m. to Carter Road in Chadbourn for a fraud complaint.
- Victim: Bobbi Sue Dameron, 68
- Suspect: unknown male
Call for Service on Harrelsonville Road
A call for service was logged at 3:49 p.m. on Harrelsonville Road.
- Victim: Jason Oneil Nicholson, 43
- Suspect: 61‑year‑old white male
Domestic Incident in Chadbourn
Deputies responded at 4:02 p.m. to Godwin Trail for a domestic‑related call.
- Victim: Iryonnia Parker, 23
- Suspect: 55‑year‑old Black male
Property Damage Reported in Bolton
A property‑damage complaint was filed at 4:29 p.m. on Sam Potts Highway.
- Victim: Frank Alferd Wilson, 73
- Damaged item: trash can valued at $100
Communicating Threats in Whiteville
Deputies responded at 5:16 p.m. to Washington Street for a communicating threats complaint.
- Suspect: 48‑year‑old male
- Victim: State of North Carolina
Call for Service on Larry Drive
A call for service was logged at 7:37 p.m. on Larry Drive in Chadbourn. No suspect or victim details were listed.
Breaking and Entering in Delco
Deputies responded at 9:19 p.m. to Delco Prosper Road for a breaking and entering complaint.
- Victim: Jeremy S. Sandlin, 45
- Damaged property: metal storage building valued at $15
Trespassing Reported on Willow Creek Lane
A second‑degree trespassing incident was reported at 10:06 p.m. in Whiteville.
- Suspect: 27‑year‑old Black male
- Victim: State of North Carolina
Assault Reported on West End Drive
Deputies responded at 11:25 p.m. to West End Drive for an assault.
- Victim: Charles Monroe, 48
- Suspect: 21‑year‑old Black female
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