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The man charged with shooting a Columbus County deputy Wednesday is being held under no bond. William Robert “Robbie” Smith Jr., 48, was arrested after an 11-hour manhunt off Shackletown Road in Delco. He faces charges of attempted first degree murder, assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and probation violation. Smith appeared virtually in court this morning...
The suspect in this morning’s shooting of a deputy is in custody. The sheriff’s office and State Bureau of Investigation announced that William Robert Smith Jr., 48, is in custody. He faces a single count of attempted first degree murder as well as other charges. The SBI said Smith is being transported to an area hospital for medical treatment before he is placed in the county detention center....
A joint operation between Bladen County narcotics officers and the Elizabethtown Police led to the arrest of two alleged drug dealers Friday. Eric Mitchell, 35, was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and fentanyl; felony possession of fentanyl; maintaining a dwelling for drug activities; and drug paraphernalia. He was held under $125,000 secured bond. His address was shown on court documents as 905 M...