Sheriff’s Office Handles Fraud, Trespassing, Assault Cases Across County

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of calls on April 9, ranging from fraud investigations and trespassing complaints to an assault on correctional officers at the state prison, according to incident reports released Friday.

Suspicious Person Reported on Godwin Trail

Deputies were called to Godwin Trail in Chadbourn at 4:14 a.m. after a resident reported a suspicious person on the property.

• Victim: David Michael Rich, 29
• Suspect: 57‑year‑old Black male No weapons were reported, and the case remains under investigation.

Fraud Complaint Involving Estate

A fraud investigation was opened at 10:35 a.m. on S. Joe Brown Highway in Chadbourn.

• Victim: Estate of Donnice Richardson
• Suspects: Two individuals listed, one male and one female No further details were provided in the report.

Call for Service in Bolton

Deputies responded at 2:23 p.m. to Jacobs Road in Bolton for a call for service involving a Ford F‑150.

• Victim: Alvin Monroe Jacobs, 77 No damage or loss value was listed.

Assault on Correctional Officers at Prison Camp Road

One of the day’s most serious incidents occurred at 2:37 p.m. at the N.C. Department of Corrections facility on Prison Camp Road. According to the report, an inmate assaulted multiple correctional officers using personal force.

• Victims: Officers Eric Taylor, Ryan Fields, Gerardo Maggioli, and Tyler Strickland
• Suspect: 39‑year‑old white male, 5’09”, 185 lbs The case is being handled as assault on a government official.

Breaking and Entering Reported in Bolton

Deputies were called to Green Swamp Road at 2:54 p.m. for a reported break‑in.

• Victim: June Jenkins Munn, 56 No suspect information was available.

Simple Assault in Whiteville

A simple assault was reported at 3:16 p.m. on Bitmore Road.

• Victim: 37‑year‑old white female
• Suspect: 16‑year‑old white male No weapons were listed.

Probation Violation on Washington Street

A probation‑violation case was logged at 4:35 p.m. on Washington Street in Whiteville.

• Suspect: 55‑year‑old white male No additional details were provided.

Trespassing Complaint in Riegelwood

Deputies responded at 6:15 p.m. to Creek Ridge Way for a trespassing complaint.

• Victim: Katrina Letersa Cooper, 49
• Suspect: 29‑year‑old Black female

Domestic‑Order Violation in Whiteville

A domestic‑violence protective‑order violation was reported at 8:20 p.m. on Hinson Park Drive.

• Victim: State of North Carolina
• Suspect: 30‑year‑old Black male

Trespassing and Multiple Warrants Served in Delco

Deputies responded at 9:42 p.m. to Parker Estates in Delco for a trespassing complaint and multiple warrant services.

• Victim: Catherine Parker Nelson, 51
• Suspects:
  • 39‑year‑old white female
  • 31‑year‑old white male

Trespass of Real Property in Whiteville

A trespassing case was reported at 9:50 p.m. on Honey Field Road.

• Victim: Doris Spivey McKeithan, 76
• Suspects: Four individuals listed, ages 22 to 52

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