Public Safety

Citizen complaints led to six arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs in Bolton Feb. 2. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice Narcotics Division was investigating complaints about possible drug activity at a residence on Spearman Road. Detectives had the home under surveillance when they witnessed an alleged narcotics deal, a press release from the sheriff’s office said. When the suspect vehicle was stopped...

Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on the wet roadway.

The man who allegedly shot a 17 year old female and caused a panic in the San Jose parking Lot has been arrested by Whiteville Police. Jalen Nique Shipman, 21, is being held under a secured bond on a single charge of assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury. He was arrested on a warrant drawn by Sgt. A. Jackson of the Whiteville Police. On Oct. 29,...