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A months-long investigation into alleged drug activity in a notorious Columbus County community sent three men to jail Friday.Dalvin Davonta Smith, 26; Don Smith, 44; Demetrick Smith, 30, and Tanicka Veonka Banks, 31, were all arrested on multiple drug charges, according to a sheriff’s office press release.Investigators conducted several controlled drug deals at 515 Pine Circle Rd., Tabor City in the Green Acres area over the course of...
A joint effort by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Sheriff’s Office led to the detention of several suspects Thursday, including two alleged drug offenders. ICE did not immediately return a request for comment. The CCSO referred questions to ICE but did confirm the arrests of two individuals on drug charges during the operation. A Latino advocacy organization said online that “at least 10” drivers and...
A checking station near Whiteville Sept. 23 led to a brief chase and an armed felon. Jaeshan Daryan Freeman, 23, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed weapon, failure to heed light and siren, driving with a revoked license, and failure to carry a valid driver’s license. He was held under no bond. Court documents listed his address as 5640 Silver Spoon...