Public Safety

A retired N.C. Highway Patrol Sergeant has been charged with trafficking opiates. James Frederick “Jamie” Hinson, 46, was arrested just after 2 p.m. today and released on a $40,000 secured bond, according to warrants and detention center records. He was charged with four counts of trafficking opiates (oxycodone),  one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver opiates, maintaining a location for drug activities, and misdemeanor...

The Tennessee suspect who ran from deputies and troopers is facing multiple charges after a wild chase down N.C. 120 Saturday. Justin Graham, 38, of Crossville, Tenn., was charged with driving while impaired, fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving. No operator’s license, a seatbelt violation and resisting an officer. Additional charges are pending, the sheriff office said. His bond was set at $1,500 secured. The sheriff’s office reported...

The victim of a May assault was found dead in his home near Evergreen Friday. Arnold Nance, 70, was found dead in his home on Williamson Road Friday evening. He had apparently been dead for several days. The sheriff’s office is investigating.  It is not known if the May beating contributed to his death. Nance was taken to Columbus Regional June 2 for treatment after he was viciously...