Wednesday

Investigator Frankie Griffin arrested and charged Megan Rae Faison, 26, of Roanoke Rapids with identity theft.

Griffin began his investigation into the alleged crime after the victim reported on January 2 that someone had obtained utilities by using the victim’s personal information.

Faison was given a $3,000 bond and a court of February 18.

Shortly after 3:15 p.m., Lieutenant Jeff Baggett and Officer Patrick Smith assisted the Mecklenburg, Virginia, Sheriff's Office in locating and arresting Ashley Ann Livesay, 28, of Roanoke Rapids.

Livesay was charged with being a fugitive from another state and was wanted by the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office for embezzlement.

She was given a $10,000 bond and a court date of February 13.

Around 7:30 p.m. Lieutenant Perry Parks, Master Officer Gorton Williams and officers Adam Salmon and Jeffrey Mason responded to a disturbance at Fairfield Apartments on Highway 125.

Officers located Darius Dewayne Lewter, 26, and Nathaniel Dion Moore Jr. 24, both of Roanoke Rapids,

Williams spoke with the victim and stated the men were reportedly looking to fight because of a matter that happened the previous evening.

Lewter allegedly tried to kick in the victim’s door to possibly assault the victim.

Williams arrested and charged Lewter with trespassing and resist, delaying or obstructing an officer . He was given a $9,200 bond.

Moore was arrested and charged with resist, delaying or obstructing an officer and was given an $8,000 bond. Both men have February 20 court dates.

Thursday

Around 12:30 a.m. Parks conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Highway 158 and Daniels Street after learning the driver had an outstanding warrant.

Deontrae Bachum Harvey, 26, of Roanoke Rapids was arrested for the outstanding order for arrest. During the search of Harvey, Parks reportedly located marijuana and paraphernalia.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and a gun was recovered concealed under the driver’s seat. Parks charged Harvey with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed gun. He was given a $1,50 bond and a March 20 court date.

Around 6 p.m. Master Officer Chris Babb responded to Belk department store for the report of a larceny.

After speaking with loss prevention, Amber Briana Edwards, 17, of Gaston and Dondril Lenea Powell, 20, of Roanoke Rapids were charged with removing an anti-theft device, larceny and possession of stolen good. They were both given $1,000 bonds and February 11 court dates.

Sergeant Mike Moseley stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 48 and Vepco Street.

During the stop Moseley came into contact with the driver, Ronnie Washington, 32. of Roanoke Rapids and the passenger Kendall Avery Long, 26, of Roanoke Rapids.

During the stop Moseley reportedly saw a marijuana cigar inside the vehicle and then located an open container of alcohol.

Moseley cited Washington for speeding and possession of marijuana. Long was cited for possession of an open container and possession of marijuana and they were released.

Both men have a court date of March 23.

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking information on an attempted arson at a residence on Duke Street.

Around 11 p.m. officers Mark Oakley and Salmon responded to Duke Street and found that someone had attempted to set a fire at the back of the residence. Hasty said Oakley found charring. The fire department was not called.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.