Public Safety

An early-morning “altercation” at a Whiteville business led to gunfire on Madison Street early Sunday. Whiteville Police have no suspects in the 2 a.m. melee at Functionz, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. “Apparently there was an altercation inside that led to gunfire outside,” Rockenbach said. A Ford Explorer, a Chevrolet Malibu and a Ford Fusion were struck by gunfire, causing $1,500 damage to each vehicle. A front window and...

  Whiteville Police have identified Jaquez Cribbs as the victim in a Sunday shooting that blocked two major roadways for hours. Cribbs was shot to death around 9 a.m. while driving north on JK Powell Boulevard, WPD Chief Paul Rockenbach said. He apparently crashed into another car at the intersection of Powell and Washington. The victim’s car had multiple bullet holes in the side. The driver of the...

  A gathering at a downtown Whiteville business turned into a panic early Sunday morning. Police are still trying to determine exactly what happened at Functionz Venue and Lounge at 910 South Madison Street. The business bills itself as a “performance and event venue” on its Facebook page, offering a location for family reunions, weddings and receptions, birthday parties and similar events. Gunshots were reported in the area...