Carteret County Crime Reports And Arrests In NC

September 22, 2020

The local NC Sheriff’s Department announced 36 charges for Coy Lisk of Carteret County ranging from DWLR, no inspection, resisting a law enforcement officer, no car title, larceny, fictitious information to an officer, possession of stolen goods, drug paraphernalia, and sell/manufacture/possession of Heroin and Methamphetamine, and selling a controlled substance within 1000 yards of a kids park.

Coy Lisk is in jail on a $65,000 secured bond. He was admitted to the detention center on September 22, 2020 at 3:04 PM.

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NEXT: Undercover drug operation nets 9 new arrests.

September 18, 2020 – NC Crime

Sheriff Asa Buck and narcotics detectives in Carteret County, NC announced 9 new arrests in Operation One By One which is a collaborative effort by District Attorney Scott Thomas, municipal law enforcement agencies in the county, and the sheriffs of Craven and Pamlico counties.

At the opening of this operation, narcotics detectives believe that once the operation is concluded it will yield close to 100 arrests.

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NEXT: The arrest of Raymond Etheridge on 60 charges relating to vehicle break-ins.

September 16, 2020 Carteret County crime in NC

The local Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Raymond Nicholas Etheridge, 31, of Newport on 60 charges relating to a string of alleged vehicle breaking and entering and received a $19,000 bond. The alleged breaking and entering happened over the Labor Day weekend and involved at least 20 vehicles in Morehead City and Newport.

Raymond Etheridge has prior convictions relating to vehicle break-ins.

At the time of his arrest, he also allegedly was in possession of methamphetamine and heroin, and detectives say that he had outstanding warrants.

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NEXT: The arrest of Mark Hall for attempted murder.

September 2020 NC Crime News

Mark Hall Jr is in the Carteret County jail charged with 5 counts (4 felonies) and facing a 1 million dollar bond. The charges include 2 counts of first degree attempted murder, 2 counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and 1 count of injury to personal property.

Mark Hall Jr was admitted in to the local detention center on September 13, 2020 at 7:40 pm.

Allegedly, Mr. Hall was reported to have swung a large machete at two women on Chatham St earlier in the day. Neither woman was hurt.

Arresting agency is documented as the Newport NC Police Department.

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NEXT: Leovigildo Angel arrested for alleged child pornography charges.

September 10, 2020

Arrests this week include Leovigildo Angel, 49, of Newport, NC for 3 counts of alleged third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Mr. Angel is currently in jail on a $300,000 secured bond.

Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, along with Pine Knoll Shores Police Department, Atlantic Beach Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations participated in the investigation.

A third degree sexual exploitation of a minor charges stem from the alleged sharing and possession of sexual based images or video of any person under the age of 18 years old.

Leovigildo Angel has a first appearance on Friday, September 11, 2020.

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Update September 10 at 7:00 am: There is a considerable social media viral post stating that this is a murder investigation. In reality, no information is being released at this time and there is no indication that anyone died as a result of this shooting.

September 9, 2020

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department just announced that late this afternoon law enforcement responded to a shooting on East Hedrick Drive in Morehead City in which one male victim was transported to the hospital then flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

The sheriffs department did not release any other information about the investigation, but we will update this article as more information is received.

The media release did not specify why law enforcement responded to the residence on East Hedrick Drive, or if anyone is in custody.

August 30, 2020

Local Sheriffs Department announces the arrest of Castilla Godette who is charged with 3 felony charges including first degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was booked in to the county jail on a $60,000 secured bond.

Castilla Godette will have a first appearance on August 31st.

August 27, 2020 Crime Reports in Carteret County NC

The Carteret County Sheriff announced the arrest of Jered Hayes for the alleged crime of sex offended child premises violation and was given a $25,000 secured bond.

Under this charge, the person charged is not allowed at a premises where children are to include a school, daycare, or the primary home of the child.

Jered Hayes will have his first court date in September, 2020.

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NEXT: Jerry Davis Jr arrest after Lowes Home Improvement investigation.

August 2020 Crime Arrest In NC

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced the arrest of Jerry Davis Jr who is charged with 3 counts of larceny. Mr. Davis was given a $500 secured bond.

Law enforcement officials began an investigation in cooperation with Morehead City Police in to an alleged theft of property at the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Morehead City. During the investigation, social media was used to help identify and locate this individual.

Police allege that Jerry Davis is responsible for several completed larceny infractions at Lowes Home Improvement stores in Onslow and Carteret County.

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August 22, 2020

Newport Police in NC announced the arrest of Brandon Waller, age 30, of Sneads Ferry for allegedly breaking and enter and vandalizing Newport Middle School. He is current at the detention center on a $5000 bond and will have a first appearance on Monday, August 24th.

Police officers in Newport investigating this incident report that Brandon Waller was arrest at the nearby Walmart after he allegedly used an item stolen from the middle school to break a window at the store.

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August 17, 2020 NC Crime Reports

Carteret County Sheriffs Department Narcotics Division announced the arrest of Tyler Hall, 21, of Newport, and Zachary Barnes, 30, of Morehead City after a probation and parole compliance check on one of the men.

Narcotics agents say that during the compliance check on Tyler Hall, narcotics detectives found methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, THC based edibles/wax, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, $406 in US Currency, and a firearm were located and seized. The firearm was a .410 shotgun modified to create maximum damage and fits the legal statute to be considered a weapon of mass destruction under NC law.

A few hours later, detectives were led to the home of Zachary Barnes where methamphetamine, heroin, MDMA, marijuana, Xanax, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, and multiple firearms were located and seized.

The relationship, if any, between the two men is unknown.

Tyler Hall received a $75,000 bond and Zachary Barnes received a $300,000 bond.

August 2020 NC Crime Reports

In cooperation with the Morehead City Police Department, Deputies with the Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced the arrest of Misty Parsons, age 43, of Newport NC for the following charges and was given a $1.5 million dollar secured bond.

Trafficking in heron, trafficking in methamphetamine, 20 arrest warrants from Operation One By One, resisting arrest, and destruction of criminal evidence.

The arrest was initiated during a traffic stop.

Other charges include 2 counts of conspiring to sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, conspiring to sell and deliver heroin, possessing a schedule II controlled substance with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, selling and delivering a schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling that was used for keeping and selling a controlled substance, and one count each of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, selling methamphetamine, delivering methamphetamine, manufacturing a schedule II controlled substance, selling a schedule II controlled substance, delivering a schedule II controlled substance, possessing heroin with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, manufacturing heroin, selling heroin, and delivering heroin.

Misty Parsons will have a first appearance this week.

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4 ounces of methamphetamine and nearly a quarter ounce of heroin.

August 14, 2020 NC Crime Reports

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck announced today that Operation One By One, now in it’s 3rd round netted him 10 new arrests of alleged drug dealers in the county.

To date, 65 persons have been arrested in this anti-drug operation.

August 11, 2020 – NC Crime In Carteret County NC

The Atlantic Beach Police Department announced the arrest of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathon Hornsby, 20, Havelock with three counts of statutory rape of a child less than 15 years old. He is currently being held on a $200,000 bond at the local detention center.

Allegedly, on July 25th, ABPD received a call from Cherry Point officials that a underage person was at the main gate requesting a ride back to Atlantic Beach which the ABPD obliged. At the same time, Jonathon Hornsby was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

An investigation led the Atlantic Beach Police to seek charges for statutory rape on the underage victim. Mr. Hornsby’s first appearance was August 6, 2020.

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July 29, 2020 Crime Reports

July 30 Update: Local authorities identified the deceased as Roland Pridgen Jr of Havelock and received preliminary results from the coroner that the death is not from foul play. James Dahlbender was released from custody after posting bail and was placed on electronic monitoring.

Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced the arrest of James Dahlbender, age 44, of Lot # 7, Bucks Corner Mobile Home Park, Peletier NC for felony concealing a death. James Dahlbender was given a $10,000.00 bond and has a first appearance on July 30, 2020.

Earlier in the day, deputies found a dead body at Lot # 7, Bucks Corner Mobile Home Park, Peletier NC and then executed a search warrant on the home later in the evening. At this time, a sheriff’s spokesperson said that the body was taken to a coroner’s office to determine the cause of the death. No details about the age, race, or gender of the deceased person was given.

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July 2020 – Criminal Citations

The rangers office at the Cape Lookout National Seashore and lighthouse reports that on the weekend of July 26th and 27th 2020, there was an incident where 8-10 young adults or teenagers broke locks and entered the lighthouse after hours.

The rangers office went on to add that this group of individuals attempted the same act earlier in the evening. For the individuals that the ranger’s office was able to identify entering the lighthouse, they were given criminal citations, but no arrests were made.

Allegedly, all individuals involved in this incident were identified as being from down east Carteret County communities.

NEXT: Operation One By One yields 16 more arrests.

July 20 Crime Reports

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced 16 more arrests in Operation One By One which is a collaborative effort with the Morehead City Police Department.

Several weeks ago this operation started yielding 39 arrests of alleged drug dealers in the county. After this second round, to date there are 55 people detained. Sheriff Asa Buck is on record as stating this this operation could yield near 100 arrested.

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July 2020 Carteret County Crime Reports And Arrests

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced the arrest of a Belhaven couple for child abduction after responding to a domestic incident at Cedar Creek Campground And Marina in Seal Level.

Deputies allege that during the domestic investigation, they discovered that the couple were listed in a database on abducted children. Arrested are James Marvin Spencer Jr., 36, and Brittany Spencer, 31 of Belhaven.

The four children ages 2, 4, 6 and 7 are now in the were in the custody of county social services before being returned to Belhaven under the care of the custodial guardian. Allegedly, the children were taken from a relative who had legal custody.

Marvin Spencer Jr is charged with four counts of abduction of children and one count of failing to appear for a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury in connection with a May 2020 attack with a sledgehammer from a different county. He was given a $450,000 bond.

Brittany Spencer is charged with four counts of abduction of children and is being held on a $40,000 bond.

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NEXT: Murder suspect sought after murder at Oceanana Resort.

May 30, 2020 Crime Information

The Atlantic Beach NC Police Department are actively looking for Shaquille Carter, age 30 of Wilmington NC after an alleged shooting that turned deadly at the Oceanana Motel in Atlantic Beach NC.

After an investigation, police allege that Mr. Carter shot Travis Bunch at the motel. Bunch died of his wounds on the way to Vidant Medical Center.

Police also allege that Shaquille Carter has other active warrants for arrest.

If you have any information about this alleged murder, or the whereabouts of Mr. Carter, please call ABPD at 252-726-2523.

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June 28, 2020 Carteret County Crime In NC

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department announced the arrest of Mitchell McIver, age 27, of Newport NC with the following charges:

First degree attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.

Mr. McIver was arrested after a domestic incident involving an ex-girlfriend where he allegedly shot 14 rounds in to her home after a dispute. During the incident, the suspect reportedly to her that he would kill her.

This incident happened at the 1200 block of N. 20th Street in Morehead City.

Mitchell McIver was placed in the detention center on a 5.1 million dollar bail.

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PKS Police announced the following charges for Damian Dupree, 28, of Durham:

Felony speeding to elude arrest, reckless driving to endanger, driving while license revoked, and speeding and was placed on a $3500 secured bond.

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NEXT: Larceny charges for Lindsey McLawhorn

June 24, 2020

Pine Knoll Shores Police announced the arrest of Lindsey McLawhorn, 24, from Macclesfield NC for the following charges:

Larceny and possession of stolen property. She was placed on a $1000 secured bond.

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NEXT: Police charge Philip Lewis with controlled substances and concealed handgun.

June 25, 2020

Pine Knoll Shores Police announced the arrest of Philip Lewis, 27, on the following charges:

Possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule III controlled substance, possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, and concealing a handgun without a permit while under the influence of an impairing substance. Mr. Lewis is on a $3000 secured bond and in jail.

Police made the arrest of Mr. Lewis while responding to a call of harassment of a underage female at a local park.

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NEXT: Sheriff announces Operation One By One.

June 24, 2020

Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck in conjunction with the Morehead City Police Department announced Operation “One by One” which specifically targets drug dealers operating within the county. After today’s announcement, the Sheriff noted that in the past week, 39 people were charged with some level of possession and drug dealing.

However, the Sheriff expects to have around 100 people arrested and 400 charges once the operation concludes.

Operation One By One is a joint effort by the Sheriff’s Department and Morehead City Police Department where narcotics detectives documented cases for a year.

June 14, 2020

Cecil Hill, 20, of 161 Mill Creek is charged with one count of first degree kidnapping, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and assault with a deadly weapon. His initial bond amount was $75,000 which was raised to 1 million dollars during his first appearance in court.

Local police say that a pedestrian was walking in the Mandy Farms subdivision when struck by a vehicle, and forced in to the backseat of the car.

Police were then called to a Newport convenience store where the alleged victim was found and was able to give information that led to the arrest of Cecil Hill.

Local authorities say that Mr. Hill may face additional charges.

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NEXT: Meth manufacturing charges.

June 5, 2020 – NC Crime Reports

Newport NC Police have announced the arrest of 25 year old Jacob Walbert for meth manufacturing and other charges to include maintaining a dwelling for the manufacture of controlled substances and possession of immediate precursor materials used for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Jacob Walbert also allegedly had outstanding warrants for failure to appear on charges for felonious assault on emergency personnel inflicting serious bodily injury, driving while impaired, reckless driving, possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mr. Walbert was given a $80,000 bond and will have a first appearance on Monday, June 8, 2020.

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NEXT: Miller Berry of Wilson NC turns himself after Atlantic Beach Circle K shooting.

June 1, 2020

Atlantic Beach NC Police report that Miller Berry of Wilson NC has turned himself in to authorities after the department put out be on the look video footage stemming from an altercation at the Circle K convenience store on May 24, 2020.

Authorities say that during the altercation, a gun was retrieved from a truck and then pointed at 2 others and then fired in to the ground.

Police report that Mr. Berry is charged with:

Assault with a deadly weapon,
Two counts assault by pointing a gun,
Two counts communicating threats,
Going armed to the terror of the public,
Discharging a firearm within town limits.

The Wilson man was given a $15,000 unsecured bond.

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May 26, 2020 – Carteret County Crime in Atlantic Beach Report

The Atlantic Beach Police Department is asking for help in identifying an unidentified male after a shooting at the Kangaroo Express convenience store on May 24, 2020.

The suspect is known to be a while male in his early 20s driving a Chevrolet Silverado truck.

Police say that the man was involved in an altercation with two others at the time of the shooting at the Kangaroo Express around 8 pm on May 24.

If you have any information, please call detectives at 252-726-2523.

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May 2020 crime reports

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May 8, 2020

Narcotics detectives with the Carteret County Sheriffs Department and the Jacksonville Police Department announced the arrest of 40 year old Christopher Rice of Cape Carteret for alleged cocaine trafficking in Onslow and Carteret County.

Charges include: Trafficking in cocaine, felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine), simple possession of a schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone hydrochloride), maintaining a dwelling for the use or sale of a controlled substance, and carrying a concealed gun.

Christopher Rice was placed in the county detention center under a $300,000 secured bond. He will have a first appearance in court on May 15, 2020.

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NEXT: Wesley Maurer arrested for crimes against nature charge.

May 1, 2020

The Pine Knoll Shores Police Department announced the arrest of Wesley Maurer, age 42, of Morehead City NC for alleged felony crimes against nature. Additionally, the arrest of Mr. Maurer was the result of a joint investigation between PKSPD and MCPD, along with NC SBI and the Department of Homeland Security.

Maurer was booked in to the Carteret County Detention Center on a $25,000 bond.

NEXT: Joseph Connor arrested for failure to notify law enforcement of change of address by sex offender.

April 22, 2020

Morehead City Police Department has announced the arrest of Joseph Connor for failure to report and address change by a registered sex offender.

Mr. Connor was taken to jail where the magistrate gave him a written promissory note to appear before the court.

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NEXT Burlington man arrest for solicitation of a child for an unlawful act using a computer.

April 9, 2020 crime reports

49 year old Tony McKinnion of Burlington was arrested by the Morehead City Police Department for solicitation of a child for a unlawful act using a computer. Mr. McKinnion is currently in the Carteret County Jail on a $300,000 bond.

It is unclear if Mr. McKinnion traveled to Carteret County from Burlington to engage in the “unlawful act”.

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NEXT: Alexander Kruse arrested for solicitation of a minor.

April 8, 2020

Pine Knoll Shores Crime Reports

In cooperation with the Carteret County Sheriffs Department and Morehead City Police Department, the Pine Knoll Shores Police Department is announcing the arrest of Alexander Kruse, age 33, or Morehead City NC for the alleged crime of solicitation of a child using a computer for a sex act. The age of the child is unknown.

Alexander Kruse received a secured bond of $100,000 and placed in jail.

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NEXT: Anthony Luna charged with firing a gun into an occupied vehicle.

March 28, 2020 Felony Crime News

Anthony Luna, 24, Wilson, NC is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, breaking and entering, possession of a firearm by felon, and possession of controlled substance while on the premises of a jail and is in jail on a $210,000 bond.

The alleged shooting was reported at 5:29 pm Friday at Western Park Community Center located at 275 Old NC-58, Cedar Point, NC. Witnesses say that Mr. Luna was seen leaving the community center and firing multiple shots. Reportedly, several shots hit a nearby vehicle that belonged to a man and his 13 year old daughter.

Mr. Luna will have a first appearance in Carteret County NC on March 30, 2020.

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NEXT: Naked Man Escapes Jail.

March 16, 2020 10:00 p.m.

According to officials at the sheriff’s department and detention center, Ronnie Morris escaped from the jail at approximately 7:45 p.m.

Reports indicate that Ronnie Morris was naked at the time of his escape, so he is likely looking for clothes to wear, thus increasing the chances he will have interaction with the public.

Call 911 if you see Mr. Morris.

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NEXT Man arrested on false bomb threat.

March 15, 2020 – Newport Alleged False Bomb Threat Crime

Carteret County deputies have arrested Charles Hunt Jr., 40, of Newport NC for making a false bomb threat to the Town & Country IGA grocery store on Highway 24.

Allegedly, Charles Hunt was mad that the IGA was closed when he presented to the store, began banging on the doors, and demanding that they open. When confronted by the manager, Mr. Hunt allegedly threw a black box on the ground and said it was a bomb.

An investigation by deputies revealed it wasn’t a bomb. Mr. Hunt was charged with felony making a false bomb report and received a $1500 bond.

Possible Coronavirus induced hysteria over toilet paper? 🙂

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NEXT: Parents arrested after 4 year old daughter tests positive for Meth.

March 13, 2020 Child Neglect Arrests In Carteret County NC

After receiving a Child Abuse Neglect Report from the Carteret County Department of Social Services, an investigation in to Bridget Brown, age 35 of Newport NC and Dustin Willis, age 35 of Newport was conducted by the CCSO. The child neglect report indicated that Mr. Willis and Ms. Brown might be openly using drugs at their respective residences and around their 4 year old daughter.

During the investigation, the minor 4 year old child was removed from the home and hair follicle testing revealed a positive test for Methamphetamine and Amphetamines.

Bridget Brown and Dustin Willis were arrested for misdemeanor child abuse, taken to jail, and given $5,000 bonds.

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NEXT: Thomas Walbert, Toni Hargett, and Crystal Sims arrests.

March 13, 2020 Crime Reports And Arrests

On Tuesday, March 10, Carteret County Sheriffs Department served a search warrant at 680 Straits Road in Gloucester NC and seized methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia that was related to drug sales.

Arrested are Thomas Walbert, IV, age 52, and Toni Hargett, age 38. Both Walbert and Hargett reside in Gloucester.

Both are charged with the following crimes: Possession with intent to manufacture, sale, and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture, sale, and deliver a schedule VI controlled substance, manufacturing methamphetamine, manufacturing marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for the use or sale of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mr. Walbert and Ms. Hargett were booked in to the Carteret Detention Center on $40,000 secured bonds.

Also arrested during the search warrant is Crystal Sims, age 35, of Sea Level. Ms. Sims is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and was released on a written promise to appear in court at a later date.

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NEXT: Arrest of David Patterson for cocaine trafficking.

March 9, 2020

The Carteret County Sheriffs Department has announced the arrest of David Patterson, 39, of Morehead City NC.

The local sheriff says this joint investigation ended a cocaine trafficking operation in the county.

David Patterson is charged with felony trafficking in cocaine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, sell cocaine, deliver cocaine, manufacture cocaine, and maintaining a dwelling for the use or sale of a controlled substance.

He received a bond of $600,000 secured and is scheduled for a first appearance on March 13, 2020.

Detectives announced that they recovered 1.4 ounces of cocaine from the investigation.

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NEXT: Joey Matthews arrested for statutory rape.

March 3rd, 2020 Crime Reports

The Beaufort Police Department announced the arrest of Joey Matthews for the crime of felony statutory rape of a child greater than or equal to 15 years of age.

Mr. Matthews received a $75000.00 secured bond.

Next: Local business man arrested on selling cocaine from his business.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Carteret County Crime in Morehead City.

Detectives with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Department have arrested 37 year old Michael Barkas for cocaine trafficking.

Michael Barkas is the owner of MJB computer repair in Morehead City and detectives allege that Mr. Barkas was dealing cocaine from the storefront.

Over a period of a few months, detectives say they purchased cocaine at the store.

Michael Barkas is charged with nine counts of trafficking and one count of maintaining a dwelling.

He received a $1 million dollar bond.

Detectives announced they made multiple buys of cocaine from MJB Computer Repair.

Comments:

Comment 1: I know Mike well and never saw this coming. But I do think it’s important that he get’s a fair day in court.

Comment 2: A one million dollar bond? I see people charged with other violent heinous crimes involving children and they don’t get this bond amount. What gives?

Next: The arrest of Chase Dixon after traffic stop.

February 19, 2020

The N.C. Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Chase Dixon, age 22, and during the stop the trooper noticed that Mr. Dixon was bleeding from both hands.

Further investigation lead to the discovery of 18 grams of meth and 5 pills of a known Benzodiazepine.

Troopers allege that Mr. Dixon’s bloody hands were from him attempting to conceal a glass pipe.

Chase Dixon is charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for keeping and selling a controlled substance, simple possession of a
schedule IV controlled substance, and possession drug paraphernalia.

He received a $50,000 secured bond.

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Next Emerald Isle cigar lounge robbery arrest

February 18, 2020

Emerald Isle Police in NC have charged Dale Hughes, age 18, with robbery using a dangerous weapon (armed robbery) after he allegedly presented to R.J. Cigar Lounge in Emerald Isle NC, pulled out a gun, demanded items, then discharged the weapon while in the store after he let the employees leave.

After his arrest, Mr. Hughes was given a $20,000 bond and police say he actually admitted to the armed robbery.

Next: Two charged with felony manslaughter after Harkers Island road incident…

February 13, 2020 Crime Reports

District Attorney Scott Thomas has charged Joseph Bent, age 25, and Austin Piner, age 23, of Beaufort NC each with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter after the NC State Highway Patrol concluded an investigation on the fatal Harkers Island Road accident on December 29, 2019 that killed passenger Matthew Morris of Gloucester NC.

The NCHP’s investigation concluded that Joseph Bent and Austin Piner were racing on Harkers Island Road at the time of the fatal accident in speeds in excess of 90 mph when their trucks collided causing the accident.

Matthew Morris was a passenger in the truck with Austin Piner and was ejected from the truck and killed.

Mr. Bent received a $30,000 secured bond while Mr. Piner received a $25,000 secured bond.

Both men face their next court date on March 6, 2020 in district court.

See Next: Shawn Marshall and Brittany Katen arrests. Read Now

February 11, 2020

On Monday, February 10th, 2020 N.C. Highway Patrol stopped a pickup truck for neither occupant having a seat belt on. The stop happened near Highway 101 and Harlowe.

While attempting to discover the identities of the driver and passenger, both left the vehicle and ran in to the woods.

State Police called for backup, and along with two more Troopers and two Sheriff’s Department deputies using bloodhounds, Shawn Marshall and Brittany Elaine Katen were found and arrested.

Additionally, police also discovered that the truck was stolen and that both occupants had outstanding warrants.

Shawn Marshall had warrants for breaking or entering a motor vehicle, felony larceny, possession of stolen goods, financial card theft and financial card fraud, and Brittany Elaine Katen had warrants for misdemeanor larceny, probation violation and aiding and abetting financial card fraud.

Marshall and Katen were taken to jail and given a $15,000 bond.

State Troopers say additional charges are pending.

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Next: Beaufort Man Arrested After Fatal Highway 101 Crash Read Now.

February 2020 Crime Reports

District Attorney Scott Thomas has charged Leighman Hardesty, 26, of Beaufort NC with aggravated felony death by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter stemming from a Highway 101 vehicle crash that happened on January 22, 2020.

This fatal car crash resulted in the death of Floyd Woolbright, 50, of Havelock.

The N.C. Highway Patrol launched an investigation and discovered that Mr. Hardesty was driving in a reckless manner and speeding at the time of the collision. Additionally, troopers say that Mr. Hardesty was operating his vehicle under the influence.

The defendant’s bond was set at $500,000 secured, with electronic monitoring should he make bail.

The district attorney announced that Leighman Joel Hardesty is set for his next appearance on March 6, 2020.

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See Next: Three arrested on armed robbery in Newport NC

February 5, 2020

The Sheriff’s Department announced the following arrests stemming from an incident in Newport NC.

On 01/24/2020 deputies began a robbery investigation where the victim alleged to have been robbed at gunpoint. An investigation was launched and today investigators announced the following charges:

Saraya Richardson, 19, of New Bern was arrested and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault by Pointing a Gun, and Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon. She is being held in the Craven County Jail under a $60,000.00 bond.

Alexa Rae Lowery, 18, Newport, was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and is being held in the Carteret County jail under a $15,000.00 bond.

Marquis Raquan Berry, 23, of New Bern was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery, and Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held in the Craven County Jail under a $60,000.00 bond.

Detectives noted that the robbery happened on Coldfelter St in Newport.

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See Next Two arrest with trafficking amounts of heroin.

February 3, 2020 County Crime Reports

On February 3, 2020, Carteret County Deputies Jann Perez and Cenold Belizaire stopped a vehicle near Croatan High School on Highway 24 and a search of both occupants and the vehicle resulted in deputies allegedly finding trafficking amounts of methamphetamine and some marijuana.

Arrested are Anthony Reese, 30, of Oyster Ln, Hubert and Evan Whitby, 28, of Youpon Dr, Hubert.

A press report did not indicate exactly how much methamphetamine was recovered.

Anthony Reese was charged with three counts of trafficking methamphetamine, three counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver schedule II controlled substances, manufacturing schedule II narcotics, and maintaining a vehicle for the sale of narcotics and received a $550,000 bond.

Evan Whitby was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a vehicle for the sale of narcotics and received a $5000 bond.

Both Whitby and Reese have a first appearance on February 4, 2020.

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See Next: Arrest of Tracy Shoffner for fraud.

February 2020 Crime Convictions

District Attorney Scott Thomas announced the guilty plea in superior court for Tracy Shoffner, age 56, who was convicted of hurricane related fraud and sentenced to 20 to 33 months.

Specifically, Tracy Shoffner entered in to a contract to do repair work on a local church in the amount of $7500 and as soon as the check was delivered Mr. Shoffner stopped all communication with the church.

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See Next: Arrests of Brandon Overton of Eden NC and John Aguon of Beaufort for stolen ATVs and trailer.

January 27, 2020 Crime Information

The Carteret County Sheriff’s Department announced that Brandon Overton of Eden NC and John Aguon of Beaufort NC were arrested and charged for possession of stolen goods, and in one case, felony larceny.

Specifically, the detectives say that Mr. Overton and Mr. Aguon were in possession of stolen ATVs and flatbed trailers from different locations in Carteret and Craven County.

For their roles in this alleged crime, Brandon Overton was charged with felony larceny and two counts of possession of stolen goods and received a $14,000 bond.

John Aguon was charged with two counts of possession of stolen goods and was given a $7500 bond.

Detectives say there could be other arrests related to this alleged crime.

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January 23, 2020

A joint law enforcement investigation by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Department, Morehead City Police, Craven County Sheriff’s Department, Jones County Sheriff’s Department, and Maysville NC Police led to the arrest of Billy Wiggins on January 23rd, 2020.

Law enforcement says that over 106 grams of Methamphetamine, 5 dosage units of Lorazepam, Narcan, and paraphernalia was seized.

Billy Wiggins, who was on parole, was charged with with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, sell a schedule II controlled substance, deliver schedule II controlled substance, and possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule IV controlled substance.

Mr. Wiggins is in the Carteret County Detention Center under a 1 million dollar bond.

Filed: Carteret County Crime, Morehead City NC.

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January 20, 2020

Pine Knoll Shores police announced the arrest of Daniel Nolan, 41 from Emerald Isle for the following charges:

Carrying a concealed weapon (45 caliber handgun).

Possession of marijuana.

Possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Having a fictitious registration plate.

Police say they initially stopped Mr. Nolan after discovering the fictitious licence plate.

January 19, 2020

Police have announced the arrest of Patrick Keith-Reich Whitley for Murder and Arson.

We updated our article below with details.

January 17, 2020 Crime Reports

At 9:45 pm, various social media posts indicated that there was a high speed police chase happening down Highway 101 towards Beaufort and that the chase involved one car and 7 police cars.

There is no word from law enforcement on this chase so we are indicating it as being unconfirmed. We will be updating the following page as more news comes in about this reported Highway 101 incident.