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City County Drug Task Force formed
Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp today announced the formation of a joint drug task force made up of narcotics investigators from the sheriff's office and Roanoke Rapids and Weldon police departments....
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Fourth SN heroin bust yields 700 bindles
The fourth heroin arrest of the year in Scotland Neck was made Thursday — $14,000 worth packaged in 14 bricks, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. The 14 bricks contained 700 bindles,...
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Morning commute: Crash-free week under way
The morning commute was wreck-free on public streets and highways. It was not ticket-free, however, as more than $2,000 in state citations were given to drivers as Roanoke Rapids police began its...
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Last call to play ball for Newsome
Friends, family and former players stepped to the plate a final time to honor Mike Newsome. The 67-year-old Newsome, a popular coach in the area died January 16 and had his funeral service two days...
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RRPD blotter: January 23-25
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday Officer Adam Salmon responded to the 1300 block of Roanoke Avenue around 1:30 p.m. on a disturbance...
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Two sought following metal theft attempt
Two men who were spotted in the act of stealing aluminum from a house on Highway 186 managed to elude the officers who thwarted the theft this morning. Garysburg Police Chief Melvin Garner and...
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Task force makes first arrest
The newly formed City County Drug Task Force made its first arrest today in the Enfield area. Agents seized approximately $750 worth of crack cocaine, about 15.9 grams, following a vehicle chase...
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Crash-free week: Day 1 stats
Statistics from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department's crash-free week Day 1: Monday 52 citations issued 36 for speeding 12 for stop sign violations Four other violations Wrecks: Two in private...
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Two locals among 13 sentenced in drug ring
Two Halifax County residents were among the 13 people sentenced in a widespread narcotics ring that involved violent home invasions, the United States Justice Department said in a press release. Both...
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Tripp receives Patriotic Employer Award
Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp has received the Patriotic Employer Award. Tripp was nominated by Corporal Matthew Brown. The award reflects the efforts made to support reservists through a wide-range...
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Rape allegation leads to false report count
False rape allegations have led to a false police report charge against a Roanoke Rapids woman. Detective W. Murphy Jr. of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office charged Wendy June Howell, 35, today. She...
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Crash-free week: Day 2 stats
Statistics from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department's crash-free week. Day 2: Tuesday 53 charges on 48 citations issued 34 for speeding Five for no operators licenses One for driving for while license...
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Trail Life gets women's club building
For nearly 100 years, the Roanoke Rapids Women’s Club has been a fixture in Roanoke Rapids. Now the building has been donated to Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls. In 1933, the building,...
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Child, mother injured in assault
A minor child sustained mild injuries after reportedly being beaten and the child's mother was also injured Tuesday night. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said the matter occurred at Quail...
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RRPD blotter: Monday calls
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following occurred Monday, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Around 4:30 p.m., officers Gerald Morris and Ryan Cross stopped a vehicle at Roanoke Avenue...
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Crash-free week: Day 3 stats
Statistics from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department's crash-free week. Day 3: Wednesday 40 charges on 36 citations issued 21 for speeding Five for stop sign, stop light violations Three passing...
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County betterment: HSCO advisory panel starts
The cross-section of people on Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp's first citizens advisory panel have varying reasons for wanting to serve. In the end it comes down to making the county better. The...
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Sheriff discusses manpower, senior checks
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office today discussed several initiatives it is looking into to serve the citizens and improve its own services. Sheriff Wes Tripp and Chief Deputy Bruce Temple today told...
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Truck driver sustains minor injuries in crash
A log truck driver will be cited with a lane control violation after a crash this morning on Highway 561 in the Brinkleyville area. Trooper J.D. Warren of the state Highway Patrol said the crash...
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Moonshine seized in County Rd. probe
The City County Drug Task Force today confiscated a gallon of moonshine following execution of a search warrant on County Road in the Weldon area. Clarice Bowser Booth, 57, was charged with possession...
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