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A six-year-old is recovering after a man allegedly threw hot water on the child. Derrick Vitanza, 18, of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville, was held without bond on a single charge of misdemeanor child abuse, according to court records. The sheriff’s office took Vitanza into custody July 25, after the child was taken to Columbus Regional for medical care. The victim’s condition was not immediately available. We have...
A chase July 20 led from Tabor city to Green Sea, ending with the suspect facing charges in North and South Carolina. O’Rico Wells, 34, faces charges of fleeing to elude, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana and cocaine, maintaining a vehicle for drug activity, resisting, drug paraphernalia, and two counts of failure to appear. He was released on $8,000 secured bond. The sheriff’s office...
Bladen County deputies have charged a man with kidnapping and multiple sex offenses. Wade Anthony Garcia, 41, was held without bond, charged with second degree kidnapping, false imprisonment, sexual battery, and second degree sex offense, according to the BCSO. His address was listed as 4960 Burney ford Rd., Clarkton. The sheriff’s office said the victim called 911 to report she was kidnapped and assaulted at Garcia’s home. Investigators...