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Weekend arrest solves gun thefts, check ring
A weekend arrest by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office has helped bring to an end the investigation of a countywide counterfeit check ring, law enforcement said today. The sheriff's office, according...
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City to look into erosion concerns
The city's Public Works Department will investigate complaints of erosion in the Marshall and Carolina streets area lodged by a citizen at this evening's council meeting. Lynda Smith, during a...
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Jones faces numerous counts in city B&Es
Cul Priest Jones, who remains hospitalized after being shot by a business owner, now faces 31 counts of charges related to nine business break-ins in Roanoke Rapids last month. Jones A gun Jones, 40,...
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Man sought for failing to do work
A Roanoke Rapids man is being sought for failing to do general contracting after being paid. Warrants for the arrest of Scott Ryan Gordon of Thelma Road were filed on December 16, Detective Obert...
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Gordon arrested at residence
A man wanted for failing to do work after being paid was arrested without incident earlier this evening. Detective Obert Wiltsie of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said Scott Ryan Gordon was picked...
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Three arrested in Highway 125 B&Es
Reports of numerous break-ins in the Highway 125 area south of Halifax have resulted in three arrests, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Detective O.L. Wiltsie said in a statement the...
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20 county Republicans ditch party for primary
Since December, 20 Republican voters in Halifax County have switched their party affiliation to either Democrat or unaffiliated to be eligible to vote in the May 6 Democratic Primary, which features...
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Littleton pair arrested for Summit B&Es
Two Littleton residents have been charged with the theft of several televisions in December, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Â Woodley, left, and Daniels Detective Harold Phillips...
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Hawkins has second run-in with the law
An early morning traffic stop led to the seizure of a small amount of powdered cocaine and the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man who was previously arrested in November. The stop for a headlight violation...
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Davie responds to gas leak
The Davie Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a natural gas line leak off Robinson Drive. Chief David Padgett said the leak occurred when someone was digging in the area of 305 Robinson Drive...
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Fireworks dispute leads to assault, shooting
A physical assault that began over a request to not shoot fireworks at an area hunting club led to the victim being shot after midnight New Year's Day. Griffin Investigation into the shooting led to...
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Observant citizens help cops nab Md. pair
Observant citizens last week helped Roanoke Rapids police solve a motor vehicle break-in as their detailed reports to police led to the arrest of a Maryland man and woman. Captain Andy Jackson said...
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A chance at a second chance: Medlin opens new agency
At the height of a near-crisis in the state of North Carolina's mental health system, at least six or seven local providers ultimately shut their doors. Stacie Medlin was one who chose to close her...
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One has charges dropped in iPad case
A woman charged in the theft of iPads from Halifax Community College had counts dismissed against her. The Halifax County Clerk of Courts Office this morning said charges against Shauna Jones were...
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Weldon PD seeks credit card thief
Weldon police are seeking the public's assistance in a crime involving the use of a stolen credit at the Family Fare store on November 22. Suspect vehicles The card was used to obtain gas for several...
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Scammers using power bill in bilking attempt
Roanoke Rapids police have received three calls this morning regarding a scam involving Dominion Power bills. Captain Andy Jackson said a caller purportedly from Dominion threatens the customer with...
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Jones in Halifax County custody
Cul Priest Jones is now in the custody of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office under a $350,000 secured bond after his release from a medical facility Tuesday. Detectives transported Jones, who was shot...
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Roanoke Rapids JCP to remain open
The Roanoke Rapids J.C. Penney in Becker Village Mall will remain open, according to sources familiar with the operation of the store and published accounts. The company Wednesday announced it will...
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National column puts Collier in spotlight
On page 120 of the current issue of Golf Digest is a column by noted golf writer Michael Bamberger. It's not about Tiger, it's not about Augusta. It's about Roanoke Rapids High School graduate Jackson...
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Different polices may explain Jones' early release
Cul Priest Jones was originally sentenced under more liberal policies that may explain his release from prison after serving 22 years of a 50-year sentence. Jones, who state Department of Corrections...
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