Public Safety

Local and federal agents arrested a parole violator who was carrying a firearm at Sandy Ridge Apartments March 27, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Aaron Bernard Phifer, 28, was taken into custody when CCSO narcotics agents acting on information from U.S. Marshals found Phifer at the apartment complex. Federal probation and parole officials had asked for the assistance of the CCSO, who was wanted by...

The person who shot murder suspect Jeff Fowler will not be charged, District Attorney Jon David said today. Fowler, 53, is being held under no bond on a charge of first degree murder. He allegedly shot his daughter Kaley twice in the face March 21. Miss Fowler was reportedly  trying to defend her mother from being assaulted by Fowler. Jeff Fowler was shot multiple times and airlifted to...

Bladen County Sheriff’s Captain Daniel Clark died suddenly at his home Monday. Sheriff Jim McVicker said in a press release that the 14 year veteran of the BCSO had served in virtually all branches of the agency. Clark started in patrol, and at various times was a K-9 officer, narcotics investigator, and detective. He was promoted to captain in January 2022. The sheriff also asked that members of...