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Aggressive drivers in Columbus County might have a surprise the next time the see blue lights in the rear view – rather than a trooper, they might meet a sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Jody Greene Wednesday announced a new Traffic Unit with the agency. Deputies in Mustangs will focus on all traffic violations as well as working closely with the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) in saturation patrols and...
Multiple felony charges have been filed against a woman after she allegedly opened fire on a vehicle and struck two people Dec. 9. Allegriana Johnson, 25, reportedly opened fire on a BMW driven by Tabitha Reaves at Swamp Fox Highway and Complex Street, seriously injuring Reaves. Reaves was critically injured in the shooting. Brett Godwin’s truck window was broken by a stray round and he was injured in...
Two men were charged and one was injured after a frying pan assault Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that a deputy responded to Flynn Cemetery Road between Hallsboro and Whiteville in reference to a disturbance. Brandon Lee, 38, and Billy Lee, 57, were engaged in a disagreement which turned into a fight, according to the report. Billy Lee allegedly struck Brandon Lee in the head with a frying pan,...