Officer assaulted
On Thursday around 2:30 p.m., Captain B.L. Martin responded to a report of an intoxicated person at Halifax Regional.
Martin found security with David Howard Lee Horton, 59, of Conway.
When Martin approached to escort Horton from the property, he was struck in the face. Horton was taken into custody after a struggle.
Horton was arrested and charged with assault on a government official, damage to property, resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer, trespassing and was served an outstanding order for arrest. Horton received a $3,500 bond and September 6 court date.
Lieutenants C. Burnette, and J. Baggett and Halifax Regional security assisted.
Domestic assault
On Thursday around 3:30 p.m., Officer M. Hunsucker responded to a domestic in the 100 block of Creekside Court.
He observed visible injuries to the victim’s face.
Hunsucker arrested and charged Chavez Weaver, 24, of Roanoke Rapids, with assault on a female.
He was jailed without opportunity for bond and has an October 10 court date.
Officer J. DeSare assisted.
