Public Works Director Richard Parnell today asked council for a third mechanic and to consider allowing the cemetery to sell headstones. Council asked him about street sweeper policies.

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The Northampton County Board of Commissioners is looking to regulate internet sweepstakes cafes.

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The man wanted in an April 9 shooting on Henry Street has been returned to Halifax County and is in jail under no bond.

Roanoke Rapids Deputy Police Chief Adam Bondarek said Wednesday Joshue Medina, 23, was caught Tuesday in Wilmington with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation and by using what he described as “recent advances in technology.”

He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury after he allegedly shot Calvin Alexander Richardson with a revolver.

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating a breaking and entering where several rifles,shotguns and jewelry was stolen.

Major Bruce Temple said the theft occurred Wednesday between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids. 

A suspicious blue pickup was observed in the area. If anyone has information on this case or on people trying to sell several guns,please call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

The Sheriff's Office has experienced recent daytime residential break-ins in the last few weeks. “We ask neighbors to look out for each other and report suspicious activity. We also remind residents to ensure that their alarm systems and surveillance equipment are turned on when they leave home.”