Public Safety

A Southeastern Community College student sustained an accidental gunshot wound Wednesday when a firearm fell from the student’s vehicle. SCC said in a press release that no other students or staff were injured or were endangered. SCC Prudent Chris English said in the release that emergency personnel responded immediately, and the individual was transported to Columbus Regional Healthcare for treatment. “No other individuals were involved, and at no...

An alleged murderer and two other inmates have been charged with planning to murder a law enforcement officer and effect a jail break. Natrelle McKinnies, 28; Javon Bowen, 28; and the 17 year old were arrested Wednesday, according to the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. McKinnies was in custody in Granville Correction Center on three unrelated murder charges. Warrants show that McKinnies approached Bowen and the juvenile, identified...

A stop for a speeding ticket led to the arrest of an alleged drug trafficker and shutting down a narcotics operation, Sheriff Bill Rogers said. Zaki Rashad Butler, 44, of 102 Pine Circle Road, Tabor City, is being held under $500,000 secured bond. He is charged with trafficking in opiates, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for drug activities, and possession of...