Public Safety

A joint effort by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Sheriff’s Office led to the detention of several suspects Thursday, including two alleged drug offenders. ICE did not immediately return a request for comment. The CCSO referred questions to ICE but did confirm the arrests of two individuals on drug charges during the operation. A Latino advocacy organization said online that “at least 10” drivers and...

A checking station near Whiteville Sept. 23 led to a brief chase and an armed felon. Jaeshan Daryan Freeman, 23, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed weapon, failure to heed light and siren, driving with a revoked license, and failure to carry a valid driver’s license. He was held under no bond. Court documents listed his address as 5640 Silver Spoon...

The suspect in a Sept. 22 shooting has been jailed. Kyron Spivey, 26, of 1491 Rico Rd., Whiteville, is being held under no bond on a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to warrants and a press release from the sheriff’s office.  Willie James Shine called 911 while driving himself to Columbus Regional after he was shot Sept. 22 in North Hallsboro, according to the sheriff’s...