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Business gets kudos in aiding arrest

Employees of a business near a metal theft victim are being credited for giving vital information...

Community House yields arrest

A nuisance house in Weldon yielded another drug arrest this afternoon.

Ohio man busted in roofing scam

One man was arrested in Ohio and authorities are still looking for his brother following a roofing...

A renovation through fire

A series of live burns will not only help firefighters, they will help the city.

Bond modification bans man from all city property

A judge last week modified William Roundtree III’s bond to ban him from all city property.

Pot in pants nets charges

A routine patrol early this morning netted 16 Baggies of pot found in the pockets of an Enfield man....

Two charged in air conditioner theft

Two men who allegedly stole and disassembled an air conditioning unit have been charged, according...

Property, damages value hit $20K in crime spree

Charges continue to mount in a December breaking and entering in which damages and items stolen have...

Fly-in will feature a first

This Saturday’s Wings and Wheels Fly-In will feature a first.

Man charged in March lawn mower theft

A Warren County man has been charged with the March 13 theft of a commercial lawn mower in which...

Business gets kudos in aiding arrest
Friday, 18 May 2012 16:43
Community House yields arrest
Thursday, 17 May 2012 20:57
Ohio man busted in roofing scam
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:28
A renovation through fire
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 20:56
Bond modification bans man from all city property
Monday, 14 May 2012 18:19
Pot in pants nets charges
Saturday, 12 May 2012 20:17
Two charged in air conditioner theft
Friday, 11 May 2012 23:08
Property, damages value hit $20K in crime spree
Friday, 11 May 2012 20:56
Fly-in will feature a first
Friday, 11 May 2012 14:13
Man charged in March lawn mower theft
Thursday, 10 May 2012 22:29

Business gets kudos in aiding arrest

Friday, 18 May 2012 16:43

Employees of a business near a metal theft victim are being credited for giving vital information that led to the alleged suspect’s arrest Friday.

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Business gets kudos in aiding arrest

Employees of a business near a metal theft victim are being credited for giving vital information that led to the alleged suspect’s arrest Friday. Read more

Hits:536 18 May 2012

Community House yields arrest

A nuisance house in Weldon yielded another drug arrest this afternoon. Read more

Hits:880 17 May 2012

Ohio man busted in roofing scam

One man was arrested in Ohio and authorities are still looking for his brother following a roofing scam in the Weldon area. Read more

Hits:860 16 May 2012

A renovation through fire

A series of live burns will not only help firefighters, they will help the city. Read more

Hits:623 15 May 2012

Bond modification bans man from all city

A judge last week modified William Roundtree III’s bond to ban him from all city property. Read more

Hits:1927 14 May 2012

Pot in pants nets charges

A routine patrol early this morning netted 16 Baggies of pot found in the pockets of an Enfield man. Read more

Hits:912 12 May 2012

Two charged in air conditioner theft

Two men who allegedly stole and disassembled an air conditioning unit have been charged, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Read more

Hits:1241 11 May 2012

Property, damages value hit $20K in crim

Charges continue to mount in a December breaking and entering in which damages and items stolen have been valued at more than $20,000. Read more

Hits:1012 11 May 2012

Fly-in will feature a first

This Saturday’s Wings and Wheels Fly-In will feature a first. Read more

Hits:695 11 May 2012

Man charged in March lawn mower theft

A Warren County man has been charged with the March 13 theft of a commercial lawn mower in which several parts were stripped and sold... Read more

Hits:765 10 May 2012

Raid nets pot seizure

A search warrant executed this morning led to the seizure of 317 grams of marijuana and the arrest of an Enfield man. Read more

Hits:1312 10 May 2012

Two nabbed removing motor

A Whitakers man and Rocky Mount man were charged today after they were caught allegedly removing an electric motor from a conveyor at an Enfield... Read more

Hits:712 10 May 2012

Warrants: Women in Johnston case lied to

The two women charged in the Christopher Lynn Johnston death case allegedly lied to investigators, hence their charges of accessory after the fact of involuntary... Read more

Hits:1483 10 May 2012

Counterfeit bill passing leads to other

An Enfield man’s attempt to allegedly pass a counterfeit bill at a Weldon convenience store Wednesday led to cocaine charges and an outstanding warrant service. Read more

Hits:828 10 May 2012

Kidnapping suspect, victim charged

The man wanted in a Tuesday morning kidnapping was arrested Wednesday night, along with his girlfriend who was the victim in the case. Read more

Hits:1519 10 May 2012

Reputed gang member busted again

More evidence of gang activity was allegedly found on an Enfield man who was previously arrested in March. Read more

Hits:1333 09 May 2012

Pot plant discovered during follow-up

A neighborhood follow-up on drug complaints in the Medoc Mountain Road area of Enfield led to the discovery of a single marijuana plant today. Read more

Hits:1358 09 May 2012

Inmate charged with spitting at officer

A Halifax County jail inmate was charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner after he allegedly spat on a detention center officer Tuesday. Read more

Hits:1037 09 May 2012

Supplemental school tax defeated

The proposed Halifax County schools supplemental tax referendum was overwhelmingly defeated Tuesday by a 71.38 percent to 28.62 percent margin. Read more

Hits:774 09 May 2012

Premier Internet cafe proposal passes

A proposal to build an Internet café on Premier Boulevard passed by a 3-2 margin during tonight’s city council meeting. Read more

Hits:574 09 May 2012

Man sought in morning kidnapping

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for Jesse James Bridgers Jr. in connection with a domestic kidnapping that allegedly occurred in the Roanoke Rapids... Read more

Hits:1493 08 May 2012

Three charged in Johnston death

One man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and two women face charges of accessory after the fact in the January 13 death of Christopher... Read more

Hits:2733 08 May 2012

Woman charged with stealing, cashing mon

A 40-year-old Littleton woman faces several charges after she allegedly stole a $100 money order from the victim and cashed it. Read more

Hits:1414 08 May 2012

Officers nab three in motel theft

Quick response of officers two blocks away led to the capture of three men who allegedly robbed a woman of $40 at the Motel 6... Read more

Hits:1128 08 May 2012

Man charged in April stabbing

A 54-year-old Roanoke Rapids man has been charged in an April 30 stabbing that has left the victim in the hospital since the fight. Read more

Hits:2545 06 May 2012

Traffic stop leads to crack seizure

A stop for a traffic infraction Thursday led to the seizure of 29 hits of crack and a handgun. Read more

Hits:1758 04 May 2012

Butterfield to introduce tolling bill

Congressman G.K. Butterfield said he would introduce a bill called Talk Before You Toll. Read more

Hits:519 04 May 2012

Charges lodged in drive-by

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Thursday with allegedly shooting at a 16-year victim in the 100 block of Jefferson Street. Read more

Hits:2039 04 May 2012

Tips lead to pot plant seizures

A lead on a marijuana growing operation led to the discovery of 21 plants in the Enfield area Wednesday. Read more

Hits:835 04 May 2012

'G-Baby' gets 57 months fed time

United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court Wednesday, United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced Galvin Jerrell “G-Baby” Mitchell to... Read more

Hits:2037 03 May 2012

Storage break-in probe leads to arrest

Investigation of an April 21 breaking and entering has led to the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man. Read more

Hits:1406 03 May 2012

Disc dogs come to Roanoke Rapids

The largest disc-dog competition series in the world is coming to Roanoke Rapids. Read more

Hits:544 03 May 2012

Assaulted code officer was following up

The situation that led to the beating of a city code enforcement officer Tuesday was based on a March 5 notice of public nuisance, according... Read more

Hits:2127 03 May 2012

Charges pending in Zoo Road stabbing

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a stabbing on April 30 in which two men were injured. Read more

Hits:1643 03 May 2012

KapStone reports record first quarter

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation today reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Read more

Hits:323 03 May 2012

Man sentenced in Scotland Neck shooting

A Scotland Neck man will spend the next 10 ½ to 14 years in prison after a Halifax County jury found him guilty on a... Read more

Hits:953 02 May 2012

Gaston man faces insurance fraud counts

Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin last month announced the arrest of Julius Broady, 52, of 3972 NC Highway 46, Gaston. Read more

Hits:1182 02 May 2012

Man charged with burglary, domestic tres

A Littleton man was jailed without the opportunity for bond following a burglary call last week. Read more

Hits:897 02 May 2012

Video game theft investigated

Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the theft of $5,000 in video equipment that occurred on March 23 at Wal-Mart. Read more

Hits:1313 02 May 2012

City code enforcement officer beaten on

A city code enforcement officer was beaten and bitten by a dog as he was investigating a complaint on Roanoke Avenue Tuesday morning. Read more

Hits:2536 02 May 2012

City enters contract to sweep Gaston bri

The city tonight entered into a contract with state Department of Transportation in which the Public Works Department will use its street sweeper on the... Read more

Hits:567 02 May 2012

Stalemate with Gatling should not hamper

A stalemate in talks with Lafayette Gatling on buying the Roanoke Rapids Theatre should not have a grave impact on the upcoming fiscal year budget,... Read more

Hits:556 01 May 2012

Jones takes helm as revenue collector

The City of Roanoke Rapids announced today that Lori Jones has assumed the duties of revenue/tax collector. Read more

Hits:556 01 May 2012

Merger, civil rights take spotlight at h

An independent school improvement study requested by county commissioners should be completed sometime this summer, the president of the company charged with the undertaking said... Read more

Hits:914 30 Apr 2012

17-year-old faces larceny counts

A 17-year-old Roanoke Rapids boy was charged in an April 8 larceny, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Read more

Hits:1685 28 Apr 2012

Five arrested in Village Grocery heist;

Four of the men charged in a Virginia Beach motel robbery now face charges in the armed robbery of the Village Grocery at the intersection... Read more

Hits:1967 27 Apr 2012

Police seek IDs on card theft suspects

Roanoke Rapids police are looking for two people who on April 10 allegedly used a stolen credit card to load Visa gift cards to make... Read more

Hits:1352 27 Apr 2012

Greenville man charged with indecent lib

A 25-year-old Greenville man has been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Read more

Hits:1733 27 Apr 2012

Locals tied to Va. Beach motel heist

Two men from Roanoke Rapids, one from Garysburg and one from Emporia are being held in Virginia Beach following a morning motel robbery, a Norfolk... Read more

Hits:2927 24 Apr 2012

Halifax man charged with indecent libert

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sex crime against a child Sunday and arrested a 52-year-old man. Read more

Hits:4206 24 Apr 2012

Dog baiting: Strong case, expert says

Most of the items seized from 84 Jefferson Street last week are common to dogfighting and have little use elsewhere, the nation’s foremost expert on... Read more

Hits:1825 23 Apr 2012

Dog baiting: Warrant based on two encoun

The search warrant application that led to the arrest of Kenneth Brooks on dog baiting and city ordinance violations was not only based on Wednesday’s... Read more

Hits:1276 23 Apr 2012

Sheriff's office investigates armed robb

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an armed robbery that occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the Village Grocery at the intersection of... Read more

Hits:1518 23 Apr 2012

Dog baiting charges lodged in Jefferson

A Roanoke Rapids man who also maintains a residence in Stony Creek, Virginia, has been charged on dogfighting counts and city ordinance violations dealing with... Read more

Hits:2658 20 Apr 2012

Water taste issues appear resolved for n

The problem with the taste and smell of drinking water from the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District appears to be solved — for now. Read more

Hits:545 20 Apr 2012

You can leave your gun on: Signs welcome

The only thing he feels he should have done differently was make the circle green instead of red because green means OK and red means... Read more

Hits:3258 19 Apr 2012

Tethered dogs raise fighting suspicions

Fifteen tethered dogs were found at 84 Jefferson Street today, at least two of them with what appeared to be visible scars from fighting, police... Read more

Hits:2479 18 Apr 2012

Probation visit yields trafficking count

A Littleton area man faces cocaine trafficking charges following a visit by his probation officer Saturday. Read more

Hits:2159 18 Apr 2012

Raid nets high-grade pot

Halifax County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and uniformed officers seized 50 grams of high-grade marijuana today after delivering a search warrant in the Highway 903 area... Read more

Hits:2457 18 Apr 2012

Mechanic charged with stealing from vehi

A mechanic working at a shop in Halifax has been charged with allegedly stealing a bag of tools from a vehicle he was working on. Read more

Hits:2430 17 Apr 2012

Two face motor vehicle break-in counts

Two Roanoke Rapids men have been charged with counts associated with motor vehicle breaking and entering. Read more

Hits:2864 17 Apr 2012

Woman faces 57 embezzlement counts

A Weldon woman was charged today with 57 counts of felony embezzlement following an investigation that began in February. Read more

Hits:3748 16 Apr 2012

Victim has lip torn open when jumped Sat

An 18-year-old victim had his lip torn open after he was struck with the butt end of a handgun Saturday night. Read more

Hits:3941 16 Apr 2012

Conway crash claims fifth life since Tue

The fifth person since Tuesday has died in a traffic crash. Read more

Hits:2357 16 Apr 2012

Woman may have negotiated curve too quic

The investigating trooper believes a 21-year-old Whitakers area woman may have negotiated a curve too fast before over-correcting and driving into a creek most likely... Read more

Hits:1310 14 Apr 2012

Charlotte man died after colliding with

The driver from Charlotte who died Thursday afternoon collided with a self-propelled fertilizer spreader, which could not stop, according to the state Highway Patrol. Read more

Hits:1737 13 Apr 2012

HP reports two Thursday fatalities

The state Highway Patrol is reporting two fatalities from Thursday, making a total of four within the last two days. Read more

Hits:1494 13 Apr 2012

Warrant service leads to pot, weapon fin

A Roanoke Rapids man with a previous criminal record was charged Thursday following delivery of a search warrant. Read more

Hits:2346 13 Apr 2012

Second person charged in SN metal theft

Another person has been charged in the Scotland Neck scrap metal theft case in which a town commissioner was arrested Wednesday. Read more

Hits:1053 12 Apr 2012

Charges could be filed in fatal

The state Highway Patrol will be meeting with the district attorney’s office to determine whether charges will be filed in a crash Wednesday afternoon that... Read more

Hits:2245 12 Apr 2012

Scotland Neck commissioner charged in me

A Scotland Neck town commissioner was charged Wednesday on several counts relating to metal theft. Read more

Hits:1079 12 Apr 2012

Woman, child die in Highway 186 crash

A woman and child died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 186 outside Seaboard Wednesday afternoon. Read more

Hits:1872 12 Apr 2012

White Motors plans expansion

White Motors is planning an expansion that will create 10 new jobs. Read more

Hits:1007 11 Apr 2012

Mitchell gets 10 years

United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court Monday Senior United State District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced Damien Edward “Dang-Dang” Mitchell... Read more

Hits:2213 10 Apr 2012

Hockaday gets 11 years

United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court Monday Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced Charles Edward “Oopsie” Hockaday... Read more

Hits:1762 10 Apr 2012

Three charged in Sunday armed robbery

Two men are charged with armed robbery and one for allegedly giving them a place to stay following the early Sunday morning stick up of... Read more

Hits:2152 10 Apr 2012

Rural Health to honor Broadnax

Rural Health Group’s visionary leader and longtime Seaboard Mayor Melvin Broadnax passed away on Sunday. Read more

Hits:558 09 Apr 2012

Coach faces new charge

An additional charge has been filed against a Northwest Halifax coach charged last week with three counts of indecent liberties with students. Read more

Hits:2071 09 Apr 2012

Man charged with stealing city storm gra

A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged with allegedly stealing storm grates belonging to the city and selling some of them for scrap. Read more

Hits:1350 09 Apr 2012

Businessman charged with exploiting elde

A Roanoke Rapids interior decorator has been charged with one count of exploiting disabled or elderly trust, according to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. Read more

Hits:3465 09 Apr 2012

March madness: Man's alleged crime spree

A Warrenton man has been charged in a three-county crime spree that began last month. Read more

Hits:1781 06 Apr 2012

Northwest coach charged with indecent li

A Northwest Halifax High School basketball coach has been charged with three counts of indecent liberties with students. Read more

Hits:3407 06 Apr 2012

Canal museum fish vandalized, stolen

The Roanoke Valley Rocks promotional fish at the canal museum has been stolen, according to the Roanoke Rapids Recreation Department. Read more

Hits:1667 05 Apr 2012

Rich Square begins drug enforcement swee

The Rich Square Police Department and Murfreesboro Police Department initiated “Operation Simple Sweep” today with the arrest of Michael David Byrd. Read more

Hits:860 05 Apr 2012

City revenues ahead of schedule

Revenue collections are ahead of schedule, a positive note as city administrators continue to work on the upcoming fiscal year budget. Read more

Hits:467 04 Apr 2012

City to market theater as it waits for G

The city will market the Roanoke Rapids Theatre as it waits for Lafayette Gatling to finalize his deal to buy the venue. Read more

Hits:839 04 Apr 2012

City's FEMA claims settled

The city should have all Hurricane Irene cleanup expenses reimbursed by Thursday, Finance Director MeLinda Hite told council tonight. Read more

Hits:457 03 Apr 2012

Update on dog food story

The men who were pictured earlier this week for suspected dog food theft from the Green Store returned and paid for the food. Read more

Hits:1459 30 Mar 2012

Manager charged in supply company theft

The former manager of Ihrie Supply Company in Roanoke Rapids has been charged with 17 counts of larceny by employee. Read more

Hits:2259 30 Mar 2012

Rich Square PD's ATV stolen

The Rich Square Police Department is not immune to being a victim of crime, Chief Alan B. Roye said in a news release. Read more

Hits:704 30 Mar 2012

Man charged with shooting at woman

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Wednesday with allegedly firing shots at a woman in the 200 block of Monroe Street. Read more

Hits:1884 29 Mar 2012

ID's sought in dog food theft

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of two men who allegedly robbed the Green Store on Highway 48 of two bags of... Read more

Hits:2122 28 Mar 2012

Police seek information on embezzlement

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating embezzlement and equipment theft at Ihrie Supply that has resulted in losses of more than $100,000. Read more

Hits:1239 28 Mar 2012

RRSD trying to pinpoint change in water

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is investigating, but has yet to determine, why drinking water in the area has a different taste and odor. The... Read more

Hits:1246 27 Mar 2012

HP launching pedestrian fatality campaig

The state Highway Patrol plans to conduct an aggressive campaign to reduce pedestrian fatalities. Read more

Hits:527 26 Mar 2012

Clanton rape charges downgraded to secon

With a trial date tentatively set for April 30, Antwaan Clanton’s court proceedings will center on charges associated with second-degree rape instead of first-degree rape,... Read more

Hits:1492 26 Mar 2012

Suspected meth find leads to further pro

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on known sellers, buyers and manufacturers after 11.9 grams of what is suspected to be methamphetamine was... Read more

Hits:1983 22 Mar 2012

Tippin booked at RRT for veterans benefi

Because it is a benefit for veterans, the United Women’s Prayer Corps looked to someone who has worked with veterans. Read more

Hits:1220 22 Mar 2012

Scam influx seen in county

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has experienced an influx of attempted scams in the last two weeks. Read more

Hits:1291 22 Mar 2012

Business B&E still under investigation

Roanoke Rapids police continue to investigate a breaking an entering last week that occurred at B&T Wholesale. Read more

Hits:855 22 Mar 2012

Disturbance call leads to assault charge

Three people were charged with assault and one with disorderly conduct Wednesday following a call on Chockoyotte Street. Read more

Hits:1256 22 Mar 2012

Littleton officer charged with stealing

A Littleton police officer was charged Wednesday night with a stealing a hubcap from a Roanoke Rapids car dealership to put on his personal car. Read more

Hits:3176 21 Mar 2012

Vandals wreaking havoc on car windows

Vandals smashing car windows in Roanoke Rapids have done some $10,000 in damages. Read more

Hits:1268 20 Mar 2012

Witnesses mum on Creeskside shooting

A shooting in Creekside Court has gone unsolved thus far as witnesses declined to discuss who, out of a crowd of 15 to 20 people,... Read more

Hits:1594 20 Mar 2012

Child's body recovered from pond

The body of a 12-year-old boy was recovered from a wastewater pond in Seaboard just before 11:30 a.m. today. Read more

Hits:2674 17 Mar 2012

Boy slips into pond; recovery efforts un

Northampton County emergency management personnel are in a recovery operation today to retrieve the body of a 12-year-old boy from a wastewater pond in Seaboard. Read more

Hits:1368 17 Mar 2012

Shelter from the storm: Relay moves to m

The event has endured 100-degree heat and the aftermath of a tornado. Read more

Hits:806 16 Mar 2012

Man charged with theft of school propert

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Thursday for allegedly stealing scrap metal belonging to the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Monday morning. Read more

Hits:1147 16 Mar 2012

Sabiston takes Smith…
The Herald of Smithfield reported in its online edition Thursday night former Roanoke Rapids City Manager Paul Sabiston has accepted the town manager job in Smithfield.
Tuesday shooting vic…
Roanoke Rapids Police Department Detectives spent time in the 100 block of Roanoke Avenue today passing out flyers seeking information on a Tuesday morning shooting.
BASS: 'Don't give th…
Scams are plentiful and usually target seniors, Lieutenant Charles Burnette of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said today.
BASS: Stressing safe…
In today’s context, BASS had nothing to do with fish. It simply stands for Be a Safe Senior.
Narcotics agents go …
Investigations and citizen complaints have led Roanoke Rapids Police Department narcotics agents to arrests on Monday and Tuesday.
Two sought in card t…
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted for transaction card theft.
Moncure to bring Int…
Phillip Moncure said he would bring his proposal for an Internet café back to city council after three of its members Tuesday night found it not to be in harmony…
Council gives notice…
The city will proceed with court action in the next six months if progress isn’t made on demolishing the front part of the Roanoke No. 2 mill on Jackson Street.
Man shot in domestic…
A man in a domestic dispute in the Scotland Neck area was shot in the upper arm by his girlfriend after allegedly breaking into the house Monday night.