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News from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax County

News from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax County

The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue — Edward R Murrow

A traffic stop this morning resulted in the arrest of a Murfreesboro man who had outstanding warrants based on an investigation by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Thursday, 02 August 2018 14:02

Sanitary district reports wastewater spill

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District had a wastewater spill Wednesday of an estimated 1,200 gallons from the wastewater collection system located at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and West Fourth Street.  

Thursday, 02 August 2018 11:38

Two charged with refrigerator theft

Two Weldon men were charged with the theft of a refrigerator Sunday following a break-in.

Thursday, 02 August 2018 11:13

Man charged following Church Street raid

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Wednesday following execution of a search warrant on Church Street.

One man wanted in a July 16 murder on Grant Drive outside Roanoke Rapids has been apprehended and another remains at large.

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

National Night Out is set for Tuesday in Weldon and Littleton.

Roanoke Rapids Police Department narcotics investigators this afternoon executed a search warrant on Church Street as a result of an ongoing investigation.

A Roanoke Rapids man surrendered to narcotics agents of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office a few hours after marijuana plants and 79 grams of harvested product were seized from his Delta Drive residence Tuesday.