Wect crime reports , per the WPD. (WIS/Gray News) - A South Carolina jury found a man guilty of murdering a Black transgender woman in the nation’s first federal hate crime trial for a gender identity-based murder. Police responded to a 911 call shortly Jan 26, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. Bladen County’s rates in 2021 were 2571. He began his career as an officer with the Southport Police Department and spent nearly a decade with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, where he worked in almost all of the departments. William Brent Gilmore was 35 when he died. (WECT) - A controversial bill to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion in North Carolina public schools was passed along party lines in the state Senate Tuesday. According to a post on the PCSO Facebook, 33-year-old Justin Matthew-Randall Smith was arrested on Feb. May 1, 2024 · WALLACE, N. Nov 11, 2024 · (TMX/Gray News) – A man in Arkansas who lit himself on fire before jumping over a cliff last week was scheduled to go to trial in January on a charge of rape involving a juvenile, per reports. (WECT) - Wednesday features a high likelihood of disruptive weather across Southeastern North Carolina. According to arrest warrants, the Lake Waccamaw Police Department arrested 49-year-old Jody Watts on Wednesday, Nov. Reports say one of the victims, Tangela McKinnon, suffered from a graze wound from a bullet. Despite the population growth, crime is down in some areas, but up in others. on Saturday with reports of a home that exploded and was on fire. Jun 30, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has released the incident report on a crash that killed a Leland woman on Feb. on Wednesday, Nov. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that it is investigating a drug-related shooting that left two people critically injured. (WECT) - Wilmington police say a woman was stabbed after a fight broke out early Sunday morning, May 26. (WECT) - Bladen County’s overall crime rate is well below the State Crime Index Rate, according to the SBI’s 2022 Annual Crime Report Data. 3 percent, according Attorney General Roy Cooper. Wilson was injured when Wilmington Police officers shot him on Dec. (WECT) - The Wallace Police Department is searching for a fourth suspect in a stabbing that has left a 21-year-old in critical condition. Feb 17, 2025 · MANCHESTER, Ky. (WECT) -A Brunswick County woman is being held under a $2 million secured bond after being arrested and charged with 80 child sex crime charges. . 29, on Metting Road, according to the city police department. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. WPD confirms no one was injured in the shooting. When they returned to their current home to take stuff over to their new home, they found it burned to the ground. Wilmington Police says officers found 416 dosage units of fentanyl, 18. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, at 6 a. 20 hours ago · According to Fox News, authorities have interviewed Riibe at length, but they noted the 24-year-old has not been accused of any crime at this time in the case. Published: Jan. Now it has gained attention right here in Southeastern North Carolina. He is the youngest ever to hold the title. Jan 20, 2025 · VALPARAISO, Ind. Board of Directors. (WECT) - A family of five lost nearly everything after a house fire on Tuesday morning. The three were headed to a concert when they were hit head-on by a man involved in a police chase. CCSO reports that so far in 2025, the program has: Cleaned up over 59 miles of roads, highways, and public spaces. Nov 10, 2022 · FAYETTEVILLE, N. She said she came to the Port City to see how the city was achieving its drop in violent crime. 22. In the announcement, the city says Chief Williams will be retiring no later than June 30, 2025. 2 days ago · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. Jul 4, 2024 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. (Gray News) - A woman in Indiana was sentenced in the death of her 10-year-old foster son. During the March 10 commissioner meeting, Commissioner Brent Springer presented a resolution to dissolve the Pender EMS & Fire Inc. 16 at a home on Rolan Boulevard in Tabor City. One victim was Oct 14, 2023 · BLADEN COUNTY, N. in the 6500 block of Market Street, near Spartan Road, Sunday night, June 2. As a whole, homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults are at their lowest point in over a decade. (WECT) - A group of roughly a dozen people gathered outside the Wilmington Police Department headquarters Saturday afternoon to protest the agency’s response to sexual assault allegations. 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM EST | Updated : Jan. 6. 75 grams of cocaine, 76 dosage usage of Xanax, and a gun inside the home. It’s a problem school officials say could be fixed if more students were in the classroom. Jan 3, 2025 · DUPLIN COUNTY, N. SRO Fowler identified the Nov 20, 2024 · WATSON, Mo. NC Crime Victim Compensation Commission approves $446,169 in financial assistance for victims The Pender County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of Nov 15, 2022 · BLADEN COUNTY, N. Student attendance has been an issue for years and it’s a problem school districts here deal with now. Feb 25, 2025 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) arrested a man carrying over 500 dosage units of fentanyl on March 3. Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman previously told WUSA that the people she was with were being interviewed as his department continues to coordinate with federal organizations 2 days ago · North Carolina’s Victim Compensation Program reimbursed $9. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has released an update to the community on the city’s 2024 crime statistics. 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM EST Email This Link 5 days ago · A new complaint was filed against a former Bladen County Schools bus driver who was indicted for eight more sex crime charges in February. Capitol. (WECT) - Surf City police have identified Charles Michael Haywood, 22, of Holly Springs, as the person arrested in connection to a homicide investigation. District Judge Aileen Cannon is clearing the path for the Justice Department to release the report on their investigation into Donald Trump’s actions on January 6. In terms of homicides, the Wilmington Police Department reported 13 victims from a total of ten cases. Jada Johnson, 22, was shot 17 times by law enforcement on July 1, according to her autopsy report released Tuesday. These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years. (WECT) - Two people have been arrested in alleged vehicle theft in Bladen County. May 23, 2011 · In Wilmington, violent crime is down by 90 reported incidents, and there were more than 500 fewer property crimes in 2010. (WECT) - New numbers show violent crime is down in Wilmington. *** Former teacher of the year faces nearly 60 sex charges against minors Dec 12, 2024 · Tera Tracy went to work two days before Christmas in 1999, to earn extra money for her family to afford presents. ” After some of the social media messages were found to have been sent from locations in Indianapolis, the FBI reportedly took interest in the case. May 3, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. A School Resource Officer (SRO) was patrolling when the school secretary reported they found a loaded gun in a student’s backpack during a routine bag check. 3 days ago · NAKINA, N. ” Feb 7, 2025 · CHADBOURN, N. Mar 2, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. Contributors: 33. That drop has grabbed the attention of the White House. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) executed a search warrant on Fox Street on Feb. 4 per 100,000 persons as of 2022. (WECT) - Representatives with Pender County EMS & Fire were taken by surprise when county commissioners voted to remove the organization’s board of directors. Nov 7, 2024 · Investigative work carried out by the Attorney General’s Office allowed the prosecution of 11 alleged members of the so-called Constantinos, a drug trafficking network, allegedly linked to local drug trafficking in Pereira (Risaralda). (WECT) - While 2021 was a busy one for New Hanover County law enforcement agencies, leaders report several metrics improved over the last year. Feb 21, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. VOD Recordings Novant Health mobile mammogram unit to visit Ocean Isle Beach today Jan 17, 2024 · WECT’s Jon Evans and meteorologist Eric Davis will be live on WECT. on Wednesday, crews from Sunny Point, Bolivia Fire Department, Southport Fire Department, Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department, and Oak Island Fire Department arrived to contain the fast-moving flames. Jan 17, 2025 · 26-year-old woman dies by suicide after struggling with extreme pregnancy sickness, reports say Latest News New Hanover County school board adds vapes to tobacco policy, Superintendent in talks with stuntman Nov 21, 2024 · LAKE WACCAMAW, N. 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM EST WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Law enforcement found trafficking amounts of cocaine and opium/heroin, a Dec 30, 2024 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. Feb 14, 2025 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. WECT 6 News. Dec 28, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. C. According to the SBI, 66-year-old Henry Allen Zartman died Wednesday, May 15. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike. Feb 25, 2025 · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties. State Highway Patrol says the initial investigation Feb 25, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. Mar 23, 2022 · WASHINGTON, D. Walker had not shown up to work that day, which was unusual. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says that two people were found dead on Nov. 3, while it decreased to 2031. 44-year-old Sara Jean Sellers was arrested Friday, Feb. (WECT) - The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division finished a months-long investigation where it discovered drug use and distribution at two ABC-licensed bars in Onslow county. (WECT) - A man is in serious but stable condition after he was shot by a Wilmington police officer. “We are going to continue what I’ve said before, enforcement is a priority for the police department. on Monday, WPD say units responded to a report of a man smoking narcotics in public. (WECT) - Two recent arrests in Columbus County have led to the disruption of an alleged drug operation just south of Tabor City. CRIME Woman arrested for allegedly calling police 300 times, threatening to kill 2 officers ⬇ WECT News 28m · CRIME Nov 1, 2023 · WILMINGTON, N. Closed Captioning/Audio Jan 20, 2021 · WILMINGTON, N. Overall violent crime declined an estimated 3% in 2023 from the year before, according to the FBI report Monday. (WECT) - A Rocky Point man is in custody in Brunswick County on child sex crime charges. The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverside Park in White County after “someone could be heard calling for help in the area below the Feb 6, 2025 · Amarillo Crime Stoppers searching for man wanted on aggravated assault, parole violation PUBLICFILE@WECT. Dec 17, 2024 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. 6, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit launched an operation early Thursday morning to arrest offenders with outstanding drug-related warrants. Dec 15, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - Numbers from the Chadbourn Police Department show that crime in the town dropped 17. (WECT) -The FBI released the latest data they have on crime across the nation this week. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 3500 block, near Darlington Avenue. Feb 26, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file) (AP) The majority of the stolen tickets were for Swift’s Eras Tour, but the thieves also boosted ones for Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games and the U. (WECT) - Several incidents involving rocks being thrown at cars traveling in Columbus County led to the arrests of two people, according to the county sheriff’s office. (WECT) - A new statewide education report card shows students are lagging behind when it comes to reading skills. Reed Gelinskey, 15, made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon over Zoom Dec 31, 2021 · WILMINGTON, N. Feb 17, 2025 · WHITEVILLE, N. 4 hours ago · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a report of someone being shot in the 16000 block of Twisted Hickory Road in Bladenboro just before 3:30 a. Jul 15, 2024 · The Secret Service used two local counter-sniper teams during the rally, in addition to two Secret Service counter-sniper teams, CNN reported. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Police Department shared details on Friday concerning the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of several sex crimes involving a child that he was babysitting. 1 day ago · WILMINGTON, N. May 26, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. Just after 10: 30 a. (WECT) - A 19-year-old was arrested after he allegedly brought a gun to Whiteville High School. WILMINGTON, N. 6, 2021, riot at the U. The call reportedly came in at 8:28 p. “When we started adding the Flock gunshot detection devices in, it has helped reduce crime,” said Chief Elliott. Oct 8, 2014 · According to a report released by the State Bureau of Investigation, overall crime in North Carolina dropped 7 percent in 2013, extending a six-year downward trend. According to the Emergency Management Director and Holden Beach Mayor, the storm did not do as much damage as was anticipated. 61-year-old Damian Alexander Brezinski was arrested on Friday, May 3, for alleged sex crimes involving a 10-year-old. And that’s what we’re going to focus on, enforcement. Mar 4, 2025 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. Feb 6, 2025 · BOLIVIA, N. COM Dec 17, 2021 · Crime scene tape is sectioning off part of the parking lot in front of the Harris Teeter grocery store. “Shred as many documents first,” then stuff remaining classified material into designated bags for burning if the demand on the shredder becomes too great, the email instructed. On Oct. Jashe Favors pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter on Wednesday, March 12. Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams presented a breakdown of the city’s crime to city council Tuesday night. It’s an improvement from 22 homicide victims lost in 2020. Dec 10, 2024 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. 27th in the area of 14th and Nun Streets. bus driver indicted on sex crime charges Factory employee intentionally locked co-worker in room with 200-degree steam, police say Latest News Feb 13, 2025 · WHITEVILLE, N. Jan 22, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. She was 39. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. bus driver indicted on sex crime charges Updated : Mar. The photos were taken during the investigation of the murder of Julian Juan Fipps on Jan. WECT News has a crew at the scene. 3, 2022, a vehicle with a person inside was struck and a ShotSpotter activation occurred in the 1500 block of Moore Plaza. (KCTV/Gray News) - Two children were killed over the weekend after a home exploded in a rural Missouri neighborhood. (WECT) - The U. 9. Jan 17, 2025 · TABOR CITY, N. Murders and non-negligent manslaughter dropped nearly 12%. Mar 2, 2023 · At the request of a prosecutor from the so-called Unidad de Vida of the Sectional Office in Risaralda, a judge imposed a prison sentence against Breynis Gómez Lloreda, alias Negro; and Alejandro Cuervo Vargas, alias Cachetes, alleged perpetrators of the murder of a man in Pereira. (WTMJ) - A 15-year-old boy from Wisconsin is being charged as an adult after prosecutors say he planned to kill both his parents in a crime allegedly inspired by a documentary about the Menendez brothers. Jan 27, 2024 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. bus driver indicted on sex crime charges The Righteous Brothers: Keeping the Hit Songs Alive in ‘25 (“1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast) Latest News Sep 13, 2023 · BLADENBORO, N. 8 million to more than 2,400 applicants in 2024, according to the NC Department of Public Safety. This story will be updated as more details become available. 13. 2 percent in 2008 while violent crime dropped by 1. One woman was able to escape the house, but a man got stuck inside and died Jan 13, 2025 · NPR reports the messages, including many that were sexually explicit, concerned Clark to the point that she “altered her public appearances and patterns of movement due to fear for her safety. (WECT) - Months after a deadly crash involving a UNCW student, the DWI charge against her has been dismissed. Per the WPD, officers responded just before 1:20 a. Jan 7, 2025 · The two-volume report is expected to describe charging decisions made in separate investigations by Smith into Trump’s hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the Jan. Early in the morning of December 24, someone walked into the convenience store where Tera worked, beat and stabbed her, leaving her for dead. It led to 15 arrests and 144 felony charges out of Carteret, Onslow and Pender counties earlier this month. units responded to a collision involving injuries on US 17. 22 hours ago · PENDER COUNTY, N. According to the WPD, officers responded to the 300 block of Calhoun Drive at 5 a. (WECT) - A Carolina Beach cardiologist is facing nine new charges in a child sex crime case, according to the Kure Beach Police Department. Investigators placed about 30 evidence markers. Saturday, June 29. Feb 13, 2025 · (Gray News) – JCPenney is closing several stores nationwide by the middle of the year, according to several reports. Nov 2, 2022 · WILMINGTON, N. Investigators said they quickly determined her disappearance was Feb 14, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. Do you live in Pereira? Add data for Pereira. 18. (WECT) - Police responded to a head-on crash just before 10 p. Feb 13, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - Three people are in custody after Wilmington Police officers spotted them breaking into a business on Market Street. Jun 25, 2019 · WILMINGTON, N. Jan 28, 2025 · Numbers from the Chadbourn Police Department show that crime in the town dropped 17. (WECT) - After being in the hospital for the past several weeks, Savion Wilson made his first appearance in court. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence. intersection on Friday night. We’re going to do everything we can,” Chief Williams said. When troopers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds. “There were high winds, some rain, high tide and some wash on the oceanfront. The 2018 NIBRS data came out Monday. Arrest warrants say that he was armed with a knife, but whether or not he used the knife has not been confirmed. CBS News was first to report that police said the shooting happened at 23rd and Spring Garden streets after two women showed up at a medic tent needing treatment. It’s gained attention from lawmakers and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Leftwiches weren’t home at the time of the fire because they were in the process of moving. 12. Officers caught 30-year-old Antonio Beatty when he attempted to flee Pravda Nightclub after shooting two people on April 14, 2024. ” Feb 4, 2025 · SALT LAKE CITY (Gray News) - A Utah man has reportedly been arrested for shooting and killing his friend. 18, 2023. (WECT) - The number of violent crimes in Wilmington decreased in 2022 compared to the year before, according to WPD Chief Donny Williams. ABC4 reports that 23-year-old Ashton Mann is facing charges that include felony manslaughter after he was arrested over the weekend. Mar 5, 2025 · FILE - Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" on Dec. One woman was able to escape the house, but a man got stuck inside and died in the fire Feb 25, 2025 · PENDER COUNTY, N. Dec 4, 2024 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. Oct 23, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. Dec 14, 2024 · CLINTON, S. “The decision to close a Feb 14, 2025 · PHILADELPHIA (Gray News/AP) – Two people were reportedly shot during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl championship celebration Friday, according to several media reports. “During this investigation, detectives were able to identify and arrest two suspects and kept over 9,000 poisonous pills from reaching the streets of New Hanover County Mar 5, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. WPD says they saw a person riding a bike with a ski mask on near 14th and Nun streets around 11:30 p. Aug 12, 2009 · Crime reports have fallen across North Carolina by 2. It happened downtown on Princess Street near the Cape Fear River just after 2:45 a. Sunset Beach Police Department (SBPD Dec 8, 2024 · PENDER COUNTY, N. (WECT/WHQR) - A lawsuit filed by Wilmington’s former Crime Lab Director Bethany Pridgen against Sheriff Ed McMahon reveals new information previously kept from the public. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a homicide Wednesday morning, Sept. (WECT) - Law enforcement agencies are warning residents about scams involving unpaid tolls. Dec 31, 2024 · After nearly five and a half years, Kris Bryant’s family is still seeking answers. (WECT) - Part of US 17 in Brunswick County was closed after a fatal car accident Tuesday morning. On Friday, 48-year-old Jennifer Lee Wilson was sentenced to six years in prison, with one year suspended to be served on probation in connection to the death of Dakota Stevens in April 2024. Sep 29, 2023 · CAROLINA BEACH, N. (WECT) - A woman involved in a 2023 fatal domestic violence shooting has pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter. (WECT) - Wilmington police responded to a shooting Thursday morning, Aug. (WECT) - Wilmington police confirmed that shots were fired into Ruth’s Grocery at the Anderson St. (WHNS/Gray News) - Investigators are investigating the death of a young woman in South Carolina. The victim was assaulted by multiple suspects and was stabbed in the abdomen. (WECT) - Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or is it a drone? Thousands of reports of drones have been made in New Jersey and states across the East Coast since mid-November. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it received nearly 90 reports of people and pets accidentally turning on the front knobs of the LG Slide-in Ranges and Freestanding Ranges. (WECT) - Two local government buildings in Wilmington are on the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) chopping block. Someone shot and killed the 49-year-old in his home on Bowen Blanks Drive in the Riegelwood area of Columbus County on the night of August 12, 2019. According to the county sheriff’s office, deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Heavy Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) conducted a traffic stop on NC 904 near Pine Circle Road. Aug 29, 2023 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. CCSO says the shooting was reported on Jan. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department arrested four people after an investigation into gun-related violations in the city. , the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. The family of 18-year-old MyAngel Walker reported her missing to Laurens Police Department on Thursday. Jan 10, 2024 · HOLDEN BEACH, N. Do you live in Pereira? Dec 16, 2024 · En Risaralda, la lucha contra el crimen organizado continúa siendo una prioridad para las autoridades. PUBLICFILE@WECT. (WECT) - One man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries following a shooting, according to Wilmington police. The Wilmington Police Department said 23-year-old Savion Wilson was armed at the time of the shooting. Zartman was from South Carolina. Michael Lee of New Jan 19, 2025 · An October Gallup poll asking Americans to characterize whether they believe crime is up, and how serious of an issue crime is, saw a drop this year over last year in the percentage of respondents who thought crime was increasing, from 77% to 64%. Favors was arrested in September after Anthony Parker was found dead at 34 North Apartments. Feb 2, 2022 · WILMINGTON, N. NC Crime Victim Compensation Nov 6, 2024 · Multiple cars were hit by gunfire on Wednesday morning along Interstate 40 near Chapel Hill Road, days after getting similar reports of cars being shot at on Monday. COM (910) 791-8070. 6 days ago · The United States Attorney’s Office says 26-year-old Tyreek Exum was charged in March 2024 on multiple counts alleging various offenses related to a Covid fraud scheme. The meeting explained how the Wilmington Harbor 403 project wants to deepen it from 42 feet to 47 feet. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating a shooting that may be linked to social media. “I think it’s important to get this out there that we are trying to clean up the community,” Sheriff Brian Chism said. 1. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden toured a Wilmington police and fire training facility on Wednesday. (WECT) - Hate crimes continue to rise in the United States, but North Carolina in particular saw an increase of Mar 4, 2025 · BUTLER, Mo. May 17, 2022 · (Hawaii News Now) By WECT Staff. (WECT) - At a presentation of 2020 crime statistics by Wilmington Police Department Chief Donny Williams to Wilmington City Council, he reported that despite there being a record high number of homicides, there was also a record low number of overall crimes. (WNCN) - The autopsy and toxicology reports returned in the officer-involved shooting death of a young Fayetteville woman are shedding a new light on the case. (WKYT/Gray News) – A child shot and killed two men during a home invasion in Kentucky, officials said. (WECT) - One man is facing charges following a fatal house fire late Saturday night. 20 hours ago · WILMINGTON, N. m. The First Alert Weather Team has you covered. The Unified Police Department reported it responded to a home Dec 19, 2024 · BLADEN COUNTY, N. (WECT) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported 847,376 complaints of suspected internet crime in 2021, a 7% increase from 2020 that resulted in losses exceeding $6. The FBI released the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2021 Internet Crime Report and accompanying 2021 State Reports Tuesday. 3 days ago · SHALLOTTE, N. The IRS building on Randall Parkway and an Army Corps of Engineers warehouse are two of 748 lease terminations totaling 9,587,384 square feet and $468M in lease savings. This will allow for more cargo and larger ships to come to the Wilmington State Port. Nov 22, 2024 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. ***Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content. Cannon had placed a temporary block on that report last week. bus driver indicted on sex crime charges The Righteous Brothers: Keeping the Hit Songs Alive in ‘25 (“1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast) Latest News Wilmington Police Department releases 2023 crime statistics Jan 13, 2025 · WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - U. 7, on charges out of Brunswick County and Shallotte. Almost five pounds of suspected fentanyl – enough to kill more than 1 million people – was taken from a home in Iredell County. (WECT) - Six people have been arrested following investigations by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). bus driver indicted on sex crime charges The Righteous Brothers: Keeping the Hit Songs Alive in ‘25 (“1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast) Latest News Aug 18, 2023 · After the news conference WECT asked Chief Williams about the concerns of gun violence in our community. bus driver indicted on sex crime charges Factory employee intentionally locked co-worker in room with 200-degree steam, police say Latest News Jun 3, 2022 · WILMINGTON, N. CRIME Woman arrested for allegedly calling police 300 times, threatening to kill 2 officers ⬇ WECT News 29m · CRIME May 9, 2024 · CAROLINA BEACH, N. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has shared its Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SMCP) update for 2025. 20. Sep 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the U. S. According to a press release from CCSO, the arrests are a result of the office’s ongoing investigations to keep the community safe. A statement received by Today said the retailer attributes the closings to expiring lease agreements, market conditions and other business considerations. Feb 26, 2024 · COLUMBIA, S. Jan 28, 2025 · WPD 2024 crime statistics show overall increase in violent crime but improvement in most areas Published : Jan. The calls stem from a stretch of I-40 in Raleigh and Cary from Chapel Hill Road to Gorman Street to Buck Jones Road. According to the NCSHP report, a deputy with Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) was in pursuit of a vehicle in the area and had their emergency lights and siren activated when the crash Dec 18, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. That information includes allegations of missing drugs from the Wilmington Police Department crime lab and potentially 100 cases impacted by a now-fired Jan 9, 2023 · WILMINGTON, N. According to arrest warrants and online jail records, 18-year-old Juan Antonio Esparza Gonzalez was arrested Saturday, Dec. Jan 28, 2025 · CHADBOURN, N. WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties. Per the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Friday, July 19, to W Strawberry Street in Chadbourn. (WECT) - Boiling Springs Lakes Fire Rescue received a report of a structure fire on N Shore Dr. (WECT) - A man has been jailed after attempting to kill someone in the presence of a child, according to arrest warrants from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). According to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, it received a 911 call around 11:30 p. Senate Bill 227: Eliminating “DEI” in Public Education is co-sponsored by Republican Sen. 14th Street around 10:30 p. (WECT)— Paul Rockenbach is the new Chief of Police in Whiteville. According to court documents, a complaint for negligence was filed on behalf of one of the alleged victims against David Denkins and the Bladen County Board of Education in Feb 18, 2025 · BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. 15 following a shots fired report. At around 5 a. Friday. Joseph Dec 31, 2024 · New complaint filed against former Bladen Co. Aug 25, 2022 · SURF CITY, N. (WECT) - On Thursday, June 22, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Division and Fayetteville Violent Criminal Apprehension team, arrested a suspect who has been charged with murder. “Our deputies and May 22, 2024 · Malik Samuell Thompson (Wilmington Police Department). (WECT) - The Chadbourn Police Department (CPD) arrested two men involved in a shooting in December 2024. (WECT) - District Attorney Jon David and Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers issued a joint statement Tuesday after photos from a crime scene were leaked and shared on social media. Per the Wilmington Police Department, units responded to a Shot Spotter notification at the 400 block of S. Edwin Leroy Vaughan, 69, of Wilmington, has been charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has released the name of the suspect accused of shooting at officers Friday. More charges will be forthcoming, according to police. Main Street in the parking lot. (KCTV/Gray News) - Two Missouri families are mourning after an “incredibly senseless” crash that left two 18-year-olds dead and one seriously injured. Rockenbach is 34 years old. 20 hours ago · It directed staffers to report to work starting Tuesday. “When officers arrived, they immediately began assisting fellow first responders with the Wilmington Fire Department and Novant Health EMS in providing life-saving measures to the Jan 10, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. The information is voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement to the FBI through the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and includes information about victims, suspects and how frequently police are called about different crimes. Feb 28, 2025 · JOLIET, Ill. Open Tennis Championships. 22 hours ago · WILMINGTON, N. and Rankin St. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Mar 5, 2025 · Arianna Bertolotti joined the WECT team in January of 2025 as a multimedia journalist/reporter. According to a press release from CPD, Eugene “Scoot” Olajwion Cromartie and Axavier “Boss” Antwian Cromartie were served search warrants and arrested on Feb. Jun 3, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. According to law enforcement, Charles Maxwell Erick Collins allegedly broke into a mobile home on Little Shallotte River Drive on Saturday, March 8. Gusty or severe rated thunderstorms with potentially damaging winds will be possible during the day. Jan 22, 2025 · Wilmington Police Department releases 2024 crime statistics. Reuters reports McConnell fell a second time and walked away with the help of other Senators. Burglaries also decreased by nearly 200. (WECT) -The Wilmington Police Department responded to 159,000 calls in 2021 — that’s an average of 300-400 calls every 24 hours. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced the planned retirement of Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams. (WECT) - A Wilmington man is facing up to 33 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder and other related charges. 14, and charged with the following: 20 counts of statutory sex offense with a child less than 15 years old Feb 13, 2025 · DUPLIN COUNTY, N. McConnell reportedly told witnesses he was “fine” after the falls, according to CNN. (AP) — A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate crime charges Friday for the brutal killing of a 6-year-old whose mother rented rooms in the man’s home, an attack that spiked fears over anti-Muslim discrimination in the earliest days of the war in Gaza. com, the WECT News App, YouTube, and Facebook to discuss next week's potential winter weather. 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM EST A new complaint was filed against a former Bladen County Schools bus driver who was indicted for eight more sex crime charges in February. Xavier Thomas was later charged with Fipps’ murder. Feb 5, 2025 · WECT News observed the Crime Scene Investigation Unit on scene and officers searching the area with flashlights. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were dispatched to the home in Manchester around 4:30 a. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says that NC Quick Pass does not ask for payment through text and will only send messages from 696277. Feb 14, 2025 · A Brunswick County woman is being held under a $2 million secured bond after being arrested and charged with 80 child sex crime charges. According to WPD, a stabbing was reported at 212 E. No officers received serious injuries as a result of the shootout. (WECT) - A new complaint was filed against a former Bladen County Schools bus driver who was indicted for eight more sex crime charges in February. 4 days ago · RACINE, Wis. When police arrived, they found 44-year-old Joshua Kelley. Chief of Police, Kenneth Elliott, credits the overall drop in crime to new technology. Dec 12, 2019 · WILMINGTON, N. A Brunswick County woman is being held under a $2 million secured bond after being arrested and charged with 80 child sex crime charges Feb 7, 2025 · (Gray News) – LG is recalling 500,000 electric ranges involved in more than two dozen house fires, killed at least three pets and caused several injuries. According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), units spotted a suspicious car that was wanted in connection to “multiple recent vape and tobacco store breaking and entering cases. Removed over 1,572 bags of trash from the county. (WECT) - A man is in jail after deputies found several amounts of drugs and firearms in a home in Whiteville. Army Corp of Engineers held a public comment meeting on deepening the Wilmington Harbor on Thursday. Saturday for reports of a shooting. Officers saw 5% fewer homicides/murders with the WPD responding to a total of 11 incidents, according to a press release from WPD. According to Nakina Fire and Rescue, crews responded to the call in the 700 block of Manley Smith Road in Nakina at 11:54 p. The case involves the killing of 24-year-old Dime Doe, who was described by friends as “the life the party. Jun 26, 2023 · BLADEN COUNTY, N. Mar 6, 2025 · LELAND, N. (WECT) - Emergency officials with the Town of Holden Beach have reported on the damage from the storm on Tuesday. 9 billion. Aug 29, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - Two men were killed in an early Friday, May 3, shooting near downtown Wilmington, according to police. (WECT) - There is no doubt 2021 had some instances of violent crime that gained headlines, but some areas got a better crime report card than they did in years before. (WECT) - A former New Hanover County teacher accused of dozens of sex crimes against his students pleaded guilty Tuesday morning. If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high. An Associated Press analysis of more than a dozen videos and photos taken at the Trump rally, as well as satellite imagery of the site, shows the shooter was able to get astonishingly close to the stage where the former president was speaking. WECT’s Jon Evans and Oct 12, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. Mar 4, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. In a statement released by the NC District Attorney’s office, blood results returned by the North Carolina State Crime Lab show there were no impairing substances found in Raylee Grieco’s system at the time of the crash. Feb 5, 2025 · The Kentucky Republican had just cast a confirmation vote before he fell while walking down a small set of stairs near the Senate Chamber, according to NBC News. Mar 5, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - The autopsy and medical examiner’s investigation report have been released for William Gilmore, the man who died after a multi-day crime spree lead to him shooting at police on Market Street and getting fatally shot on Friday, Aug. (WECT) - The identity of the man shot and killed by Columbus County Sheriff deputies has been released by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. He is currently being held under a $150,000 secured bond Jul 23, 2024 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received several reports since October about reported thefts in the northern area. A WPD spokesman called it an active scene and investigation. 5 days ago · BLADEN COUNTY, N. A neighbor says they heard gunshots that “sounded like fireworks” around 11 p. to the 400 block of McRae Street, between Red Cross and Walnut streets. May 16, 2024 · COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested a man on sex crimes involving a child on Saturday. (WECT) - Approximately 9,000 counterfeit M30 pills containing fentanyl were seized last month in New Hanover County, according to the sheriff’s office. Just after 2 p. Last update: January 2025. 9% from 2023-2024. En un operativo conjunto entre la Sijín, la Sipol de la Policía de Risaralda y la Fiscalía General de la Nación, se lograron importantes capturas vinculadas al grupo delincuencial ‘Cordillera’. (WECT) - A now-former charter school teacher in Lake Waccamaw is in custody on several drug and sex crime charges. Jan 24, 2024 · At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Arianna attended college at the University of South Carolina where she graduated with leadership distinction and manga cum laude obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in hospitality. Jan 17, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N. 6 days ago · The event helps raise money to help take care of Airlie Gardens’ floral collections, which include more than 75,000 azaleas, 30,000 tulips and 4,000 camellia cultivars. flk ceb jwxx mnoknb ggk jwqn pugfqr ityvyi rtnkna uzkxc mvxgqt boidm bsoe whmur wruo