Public Safety

A Whiteville man who was arrested in a drug raid last year has received federal prison time. Alfonzer Shavaar “Showtime” Blanks, 37, was sentenced to eight years in prison for possession of firearms during the furtherance of drug activity, and possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, crack and marijuana, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The sentence was handed down in federal court. Deputies, Vice-Narcotics...

Multiple charges were filed against a Hamlet man after a high speed chase through Whiteville Saturday. Rodrick Terrell Powers, 30, of Perry avenue, Hamlet, was held under $7,500 secured bond on multiple traffic charges, failure to heed blue light and siren, reckless endangerment, resisting and officer and breaking and entering. He was also cited with having an open container of alcohol, in the vehicle.  Jail reports show he was...