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Fire department eyes air packs; pay study
The immediate needs of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department are relatively few. It is the long-term capital needs that concern Chief Stacy Coggins. Coggins outlined his budget plan before city council...
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PD seeks more body cameras, fingerprinting equipment
The biggest items in Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year include equipping the rest of the department with body cameras, electronic fingerprinting...
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Sledge arrested on Carver St.
A routine patrol in the Lincoln Heights community today resulted in the arrest of Semaj Montaque Sledge, who had been wanted by City County Drug Task Force since last week. Agent D.J. Hundley said...
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Johnson & Johnson: Task force charges father, son
A man awaiting court proceedings in a February armed robbery and his father who was released from prison in January were charged by the City County Drug Task Force today. Agent D. McKeel charged...
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Response: City followed guidelines on permit denial
The city contends council followed all guidelines and requirements when it turned down a conditional use permit for an apartment complex at Villages at Cross Creek. The city's answer to a writ on...
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RRPD Blotter: April 14
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: April 14 Around 2:15 p.m., Master Officer Mark Peck responded to a larceny call at Jackson Hewitt Tax...
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Two still sought in employee theft conspiracy
Nine instances of employee theft at Walmart have resulted in the issuance of warrants for five people. Two have not been served, according to Lieutenant Jeff Baggett of the Roanoke Rapids Police...
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Drivers cited in task force checking station
Seven driving or motor vehicle-related citations were issued in a 45-minute time span in Littleton today. Captain A.M. Harris of the City County Drug Task Force said in a statement agents will continue...
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Williams surrenders in employee theft case
A man wanted in an employee theft ring at Walmart surrendered to police Wednesday night. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said Caron Makease Williams, 21, came to the police department around 8...
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Third person wanted in March purse snatching
Roanoke Rapids police continue to look for a third person wanted in a purse snatching that has been under investigation since March 6. Officers Ryan Cross and Gerald Morris arrested Issaca Shneace...
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Man wanted for computer thefts nabbed
A Roanoke Rapids man wanted for computer thefts from Walmart was arrested Wednesday during a City County Drug Task Force checking station. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said David Wayne Cox,...
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Heroin seized in Heights raid
The City County Drug Task Force today seized 36 bindles of heroin and a half-gram of crack from a residence on Dickens Avenue in the Lincoln Heights community. The execution of the search warrant also...
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Manager told to keep budget at $14 million or less
Based on the numbers presented by department heads in work sessions, it appears the projected 2015-2016 budget for the city could top the current financial plan by $3 million. In noting that...
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Parks, public works present budgets
Parks and recreation and public works faced Roanoke Rapids City Council today to give their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. In his proposed budget, Parks and Recreation Director John...
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PD reports robbery attempt; sales scam
Roanoke Rapids police report the attempted armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver Thursday night. Chief Chuck Hasty said the attempt occurred around 9:45 p.m. at Piedmont Court off Old Farm Road. The...
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RRPD blotter: April 16-17
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: April 16 Around 8:45 p.m, officers received information about a breaking and entering of a vehicle at...
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Zaxby's opens
Zaxby's opened today on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway, paving the way for another dining option in Roanoke Rapids. Area Development Manager Shaun Morris was pleased with the line that formed around the...
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Asbell to deliver keynote at HCC commencement
District 6 District Attorney Valerie Asbell will be the featured speaker at Halifax Community College’s commencement exercises slated for 10 a.m. at May 9, in The Centre’s auditorium. This is the...
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RRPD blotter: April 18-19
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: April 18 Around 10:30 p.m., Officer Jefferey Mason responded to an assault call at Creekside Court. Mason...
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County budget to contain tax rate adjustment
Halifax County Manager Tony Brown this evening presented to commissioners a $36.288 million budget proposal that will include a tax rate adjustment. The adjustment, he said, is to make up for a revenue...
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