Public Safety

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...

Multiple county residents reported the theft of firearms in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Patricia and John Edge contacted the sheriff’s office March 28 after discovering two handguns missing from their home on Happy Homes Church Road. The .380 Glock and .38 Smith and Wesson were valued at a total of $1,000. Dulla Lee Gerald of Wright Road, Tabor City, called the sheriff’s office March 29...