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A failed break-in attempt still successfully sent a suspect to jail Nov. 17. Donnie Shane Coleman, 44, was charged with property damage, communicating threats, second degree trespassing, and breaking and entering, according to detention center records. His address was listed as 103 Jernigan St. Tabor City. Bond was set at $5,000. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to the Williams Township Dollar General about a break-in...
Deputies executed multiple search warrants in Bolton and elsewhere Friday, arresting 16 people on drug charges as part of Operation Giving Thanks. The arrests came after an extended investigation by Vice-Narcotics officers, Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release. The Special Operations division, Vice-Narcotics, Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Civil Division participated in the raids. Those arrested included: Michael Douglas Watson, 48, Andrew Jackson Hwy., Bolton: felony sale and...
County and state officials have issued an outdoor burning ban for the area. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said conditions are dangerously conducive to wildfires. All open burning of leaves, debris, and other materials is prohibited until the ban is lifted. County officials will enforce the ban within 100 feet of a structure, and the N.C. Forest Service has jurisdiction over fires more than 100 from a home or...