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NCSO investigating beating death of man, 85
An 85-year-old Severn man was beaten to death sometime between last Wednesday night and Christmas Eve morning, Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith said. Smith said an autopsy performed Monday in...
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Man sought in November business heist
A man with a lengthy criminal record currently on probation is wanted in a November 6 robbery of a business on Highway 158 outside Roanoke Rapids. Jefferson Detective Obert Wiltsie of the Halifax...
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Man arrested in November B&E
A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested Wednesday in a November residential break-in in the Carolina Rest Home and Twin Cedars roads area of Roanoke Rapids. Detective Obert Wiltsie of the Halifax County...
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Three shot inside Yesteryear
Three people were shot, one left in serious condition, inside Yesteryear Cafe and Lounge early this morning. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said, as in proceedings started with the Carolina...
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Photo gallery: Baby New Year
Tah'Naijah Moore was born 8 a.m. on New Year's Day at the Birthing Center of Halifax Regional. The daughter of Erin Hipp and Harry Moore of Garysburg, the child came into the world at 7 pounds and 20.5...
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Enfield man arrested for possessing stolen TV
Enfield police Sunday arrested a man wanted for the theft of a television. Whitaker Captain Tyree Davis said Detective D. Bozard arrested Michael “Mike Mike” Whitaker around midnight on South Martin...
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Yesteryear voluntarily surrenders ABC permits
Yesteryear Saturday voluntarily surrendered its beer and mixed beverages permits to state Alcohol Law Enforcement. The move effectively shuts down the Becker Drive lounge, although it could still serve...
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Warrants issued in Yesteryear shooting
Roanoke Rapids police have obtained warrants in a Saturday morning shooting at Yesteryear Cafe & Lounge in which three people were injured. Chief Chuck Hasty said the three wanted — Darius Dontae...
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HCSO roundup: January 2-3, 2016
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office reported the following: January 4, 2016 Charles Brown, 27, of Littleton, was arrested for larceny of a motor vehicle, larceny of a trailer, and possession of stolen...
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Victim in critical condition following SN shooting
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting which was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Monday. Sheriff Wes Tripp said the shooting, which occurred outside the town limits of Scotland...
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RRPD blotter: December 28, 2015-January 2, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty and Captain Andy Bryant: Monday, December 28, 2015 At approximately 3:30 a.m., Officer Greg Colson responded...
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Three wanted in Yesteryear shooting surrender
The three people wanted in the Saturday morning Yesteryear shooting surrendered over night. Darius Dontae Williams surrendered at the Halifax County Sheriff's Office around 10 p.m. while Quayshawn...
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One arrested, one sought in residential BE&L
One man was arrested last month and warrants were obtained today for a second person following a December 16 residential break-in in which money was stolen. Scott, left, and Barnes. Detective Willie...
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Council continues Crossroads rezoning hearing
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening continued a public hearing on the rezoning of the former Carolina Crossroads outdoor concert site until its January 19 meeting. Councilman Wayne Smith asked for...
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Hasty announces new PD captains
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty introduced the new captains of the patrol and investigative divisions to city council this evening. Bobby Martin was named captain of the investigative division...
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Second children's benefit set
After a successful fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Halifax, Sheriff Wes Tripp will hold a second one to help three organizations which serve children. The next fundraiser, scheduled for...
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Woman charged with larceny by employee
A Halifax woman has been charged with larceny by employee following investigation by a Halifax County Sheriff's Office deputy. Simmons Major Scott Hall said Amethyst C. Simmons, 22, was reportedly...
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Man sought in December domestic shooting arrested
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office today arrested a Scotland Neck man wanted in a December 26 domestic shooting. Goode Detective Willie Murphy Jr. said Kinsey Maurice Goode, 33, was located at a...
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Man on probation faces marijuana, cocaine counts
A Weldon man already on probation for felony marijuana counts was arrested this morning by the City County Drug Task Force on more marijuana counts as well as cocaine charges. Anderson Jerry Anderson...
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Another scam reported by HCSO
Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp reported another scam attempt, this one purporting to be from Publisher's Clearinghouse. As in two scams reported earlier this week, no one was taken. The recipient of...
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