Public Safety

The suspect in the February killing of a Tabor City area man was arrested days after the murder – for another shooting. He has now been charged in the February killing as well. Tallis Jeremiah Vereen, 24, is being held under no bond, charged with murdering Ervin “Ervianna” Hakeem Johnson on Feb. 13. Vereen’s address was listed in warrants as 71 Nassau Lane, Tabor City. He was under...

Complaints about speeding drivers and suspicious activity in North Whiteville led to the arrests of two men by the sheriff’s office. Bradley Jude Creech, 50, of 110 Frink St., Whiteville, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, according to detention center reports. He was held under $10,000 secured bond. Johnie Layton Hall, 42, was arrested on the same charges, plus failure to appear. His bond...

Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach. He was held under no bond. WPD responded to the Kings #1 at 416 S. J.K. Powell Boulevard Thursday after a call about a man being injured, according to...