Public Safety

The man and woman who allegedly broke a child’s arms and legs and left her with permanent injuries have been indicted for attempted murder. Kayla Michelle Evers, 31, and Parker Delane Spaulding, 29, were initially arrested March 9, 2020 on charges of negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury. They were each placed under $250,000 secured bond. Their address was listed as 5640 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro. The...

David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was listed in court documents as 4712 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Chadbourn. Indictments charging Thomas with attempted murder of an unborn child and possession of a firearm by a felon were returned May 8. Chadbourn Police reported that in July...

One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being a habitual felon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 117 to 153 months in prison, or nine to twelve years behind bars. Judge Tiffany Powers handed down the sentence. District attorney...