Public Safety

A former Tabor Correctional guard is under $1.075 million bond in the Robeson County Detention Center, facing dozens of drug and firearm charges. Derek C. Madden, 32, of 8472 N.C. 72 E., Lumberton, was arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in opiates, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, prescription pills, maintaining a dwelling for drug activities; nine counts of possessing a stolen...

The property that was the subject of hundreds of 911 calls was demolished shortly after a press conference Friday.A perennial troublespot near Chadbourn is history. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press conference this morning (Friday) that the owners of 545 Dessie Road have come to an agreement with the court system. The property was the subject of a nuisance abatement order in February after “hundreds” of 911...

One man is in custody after a high speed chase that began in Whiteville, went down U.S. 74-76 and turned back toward the city. A county narcotics officer reportedly spotted a reported stolen vehicle at the North Whiteville Food Lion shopping center. The suspect fled a traffic stop, and the detective pursued. Highway Patrol and Whiteville Police then joined to assist in the chase. The suspect was alleged...