Public Safety

Attempted murder and maiming charges have been filed against a Bladen County woman who allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver, and chewed off part of his nose. Sandra Lynette Davis, 53, of Fayetteville, ius being held under no bond. She was charged with attempted murder, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, felony maiming, and other charges. She is being held...

Multiple homes were hit in an apparent drive-by shooting near Tabor City Monday night. The sheriff’s office reported that Dep. D. Hilburn responded to the call after at least three homes were shot Monday. Hilburn noted that Aaron Bellamy, one of the residents, pointed out the new bullet holes in the targeted structures. While other victims were at home during the drive-by, Hilburn’s report noted that they were...

A teenager was struck in the face with an axe Monday while defending his stepmother. Warrants have been issued for the male suspect in the case. Patrick Gatlin, 39, a black male, is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon in the case, the sheriff’s office reported. Sgt. F. Blanton responded to 199 Fairfield Drive East Monday after a report of an assault. He found the victim, Reynaldo...