Public Safety

The man charged with killing two motorists and injuring two more saw his bond raised to $1.2 million today in Columbus County superior Court. Jacob Taylor Sax, 25, of Mebane was arrested after he was discharged from Columbus Regional Tuesday. His bond was originally set at $300,000. He is charged with two counts each of misdemeanor death by vehicle and felony hit and run involving death or serious...

One man has been charged in the five-car crash that killed two men Monday in Whiteville. Jacob Taylor Sax, 25, of Mebane has been charged with two counts each of misdemeanor death by vehicle and felony hit and run causing serious injury or death. He will have a first appearance in court Wednesday.  Kenneth Goben and Javier Pena died at the scene. Sax is being held under $300,000 secured...

A bandit dressed like a construction worker robbed Fowler’s Jewelry in Whiteville Monday while officers were responding to a five-car, two-fatality crash just blocks away. Police said the suspect, a black male entered the store wearing a yellow shirt and vest, a COVID mask, and a cap. He left with a large quantity of jewelry. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call 642.5111.