Public Safety

Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle  break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and park in well-lit areas whenever possible. The thieves have been targeting electronics, cash and firearms as well as stealing the actual vehicles in several cases. Anyone with information is asked to call the Whiteville Police at 910.642.5111.

Kevin Musser faces three counts of first degree murder and other charges after allegedly stabbing three men in Clarkton Monday night. The Bladen Sheriff’s office reported that Musser came to the door of the home holding a handgun and wearing bloody clothes. Daniel Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer died in the incident. Musser was airlifted to Chapel Hill, where he was arrested after being treated for life-threatening...

A video posted on social media shows Officers using force to capture their fleeing suspect. Sheriff Rogers addresses the video circulating on social media after a vehicle pursuit that occurred Monday night in Chadbourn. This is the video from social media. Sheriff Roger’s Responds to Social Media Video and launches investigation of force used in Arrest in Chadbourn