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A career criminal jailed for narcotics charges will serve up to 23 years in federal prison, the U.S. District Attorney said today in a oppress release. Marion Lamont Flowers, 45, pleaded guilty to trafficking in. fentanyl, crystal meth and cocaine on Feb. 9, The U.S. Attorney’s Office said. He was sentenced today to serve up to 23 years in federal prison. In 2020, Whiteville Police, the Columbus...
A third candidate has announced his plan to jump into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Race, nine months before filing begins and a year before the primary. Whiteville City Councilman Josh Harris said via social media Wednesday that he will run for the county’s top law enforcement officer. Harris, 34, has been a city councilman for two years, representing District One. Harris is a former sheriff’s deputy and...
Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. by state Probation office, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. He is being held no bond due to probation violations. He is charged with assault on a female, misdemeanor domestic violence, kidnapping, two...