The Weldon Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred shortly before 7:15 this evening at a store in the 100 block of East Second Street.
The keys to the Roanoke Rapids Theatre were handed over to Tom and Evon McLean this afternoon and in turn the couple handed over the city a check as they promised upon closing.
Two weapons and more than 7 grams of cocaine were seized following a raid at Family Drive this morning.
One of the recurring themes at the Roanoke Rapids Police Department’s first Meet Me at the Barbershop forum today was the mental health issues plaguing not only the area but the state.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department today released its Law Enforcement Lip Synch Challenge video set to The Gambler by Kenny Rogers.
As the sixth anniversary of her murder passed, a private investigator’s probe into the death of a 29-year-old woman in Northampton County leads him to believe she was killed for financial gain.
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty Tuesday night recognized officer achievements, promotions and a new hire during city council’s meeting.
The deed-signing for the Roanoke Rapids Theater, which will give Thomas and Evon McLean ownership of the venue, will be held Monday at 1 p.m., City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
A man who the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division says has 27 pending charges was arrested today for heroin trafficking as well as counts associated with marijuana possession.
