publisher_id: "7056", "dfpConfig": { "This turnaround was just amazing," said NCDOT engineer Drew Cox. Guyton was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. 2.58. [23], It lies within the bounds of North Carolina's 15th Prosecutorial District, the 13A Superior Court District, and the 13th District Court District. [28] According to District Attorney Jon David, Republican, the county has a "troubled history of political groups exploiting the use of absentee ballots. [30], As of 2022, Bladen County is home to about 22,000 registered voters, comprising about 9,700 registered Democrats, about 5,100 Republicans, and about 7,000 unaffiliated voters. Home News Crime. Perkins was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $53,500.00 bond. Accusations were based around the Republican Primary election, in which Mark Harris defeated incumbent Robert Pittenger, and around the general election, in which Harris initially appeared to defeat Democrat Dan McCready. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office provided the lists below. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. In 1764 the southern part of what remained of Bladen County was combined with part of New Hanover County to form Brunswick County. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Ward was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $25,000.00 bond. }, A Bladen County correctional officer was fired from his job after being accused of impersonating an officer and initiating a fake traffic stop. Smith was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $750,000 bond. This is moderately more dangerous than the rest of the United States, but still about average. Bobby Lee Clark, 28, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Possess heroin, and Probation violation. She was transported to Bladen County Hospital in serious condition. According to the responding N.C. State Highway Patrol trooper, the truck was carrying about 170 hogs for Smithfield Foods and heading south on Gum Spring Road in Bladen County near White Lake. CLARKTON On April 10, the Bladen County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division began an investigation into a report of shots fired in the area of Grand Road in Clarkton. Upon obtaining a search warrant and looking through the residence on April 19, officers found a toddler in desolate conditions inside. [9] According to census figures, about 70 percent of working people in Bladen are employed outside the county. Copyright 2023 WECT. Michael Anthony Rice, 58, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possess heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. Arrested were Steven Shyquan Smith, 23, Latiek Langston, 26, and Cedric Rhodes, 20, all of Whiteville. category_id: null, Carroll was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $200,000.00 bond. dedicates station in memory of longtime board member, NHC commissioners hold public hearings on rezoning requests, $25M to finance projects, NCDOT announces new notification system to deliver ferry route updates, Board of education to hold interviews for two appointments to CFCC Board of Trustees. Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017-2021. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ . Its county seat is Elizabethtown. Smith was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, trafficking methamphetamine (level II/more than 28 grams but less than 200 grams), three counts of sell schedule II controlled substances, three counts of deliver schedule II controlled substances, five counts of possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule VI controlled substances, five counts of possession of schedule II controlled substances, possession of schedule VI controlled substances, two counts of maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Clemmons was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond. [32] According to the 2022 County Health Rankings produced by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, Bladen County ranked 85th in health outcomes of North Carolina's 100 counties, an improvement of 10 ranks over the previous five years. Jennifer Latoya McDowell, 46, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Bladen County (/ b l e d n /) is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. text: "Promote your event", He was charged with three counts of indecent liberties with a Child, two counts of statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15 and three counts of crimes against nature. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - All Bladen County Schools will operate on their normal schedule Monday, April 24, as the Cape Fear River Bridge has been reopened. We'd love to hear from you. According to Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker, William Bryan Clark, 35, of Elizabethtown was out of jail on bond after an arrest in April by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation on a charge of indecent liberties with a minor. When deputies arrived, they found three men had broken into the residence and set off a burglar alarm. number: 3, orientation: "portrait", Computer and Internet Use. The use of these funds in this county requires a local match in the amount specified above. Ralph Michael Sells Jr, 45, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Juvenile Justice goals include: Fostering communities that are safe from juvenile crime. Dennis Allen Sells, 44, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. BLADEN County has an overall crime rate of 5,332 per 100,000 residents. 7.3%. Christopher Blake Carroll, 31, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell heroin, two counts of Deliver heroin, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, two counts of Manufacture schedule I controlled substances, and two counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. Over the past several months, the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit has made multiple undercover purchases of methamphetamine and cocaine from a commercial structure located on Lakewood Road by an individual known to the community as Rock. "[29] The scandal brought national media attention to Bladen. map: false, virtual: false, When Deputies attempted to arrest Merritt, the vehicle drove off. map: false, The County of Cumberland was formed in 1754 when separated from Bladen County. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has arrested 46-year-old John Edward Bungert Jr. for sexual abuse of a minor and crimes against nature. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Joseph Wayne Hunt, 30, of Bladenboro is currently in safekeeping for a local agency. discovery: { Two dead, one in serious condition after shooting on abandoned property in Bladen County, Calabash Fire Dept. Mobile App | Weather App | WWAYTV3 Email Sign Up, We're everywhere you need us to be. All rights reserved. Rice was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $175,000.00 bond. Elderly and those with disabilities can receive fans through Operation Fan Heat Relief. Bladen Board of Education To Meet April 17. This analysis applies to Bladen County's proper boundaries only. Kenneth Destone Merritt Jr. of Elizabethtown was arrested and charged with Possession of firearm by felon, Trafficking methamphetamine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances x2, and multiple other charges. These were. After the forensic interview, a warrant was obtained for Bungert. text: "Promote your event", My Account. Copyright 2022 WECT. On Feb. 3, Bungert made his first appearance at the Bladen County Courthouse, where his bond was raised to $1,000,000. number: 3, This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. We're your neighbors. When you see news happening, report it! We celebrate community and we tell your stories. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased along with the non-violent crime rate. Calabash Fire Dept. [35] The county is the largest producer of blueberries in the state. Once Leach is to be released, he will be transferred to the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center where he will be served with outstanding warrants for Conspire to sell cocaine. Once Hunt is transferred back to the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center for court, he will be served with outstanding warrants for Sell schedule I controlled substances, Deliver schedule I controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule I controlled substances, and Manufacture schedule II controlled substances. View E-Edition. Violent crime in Bladen County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. orientation: "portrait", Abdul Jabbar Tucker, 37, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin, Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Obtaining property by false pretense, and Conspire to obtain property by false pretense. News. Joseph Keith Todd, 57, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Deliver schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, two counts of Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, and two counts of Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances. field59.ipo = { Donny Demonte Kemp, 43, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of Sell cocaine, two counts of Deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, two counts of Possession of cocaine, and two counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,606. Click to reveal Please see the other pages for more information about each program. Ballard was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $5,000.00 bond. News. The Sheriff's Office says they received numerous complaints alleging the sale and. Investigators also found amounts of fentanyl, oxycodone and suboxone, as well as $13,244 in U.S. currency. 30-year-old Javonta Purdie was found dead at the scene as deputies were investigating. Please note the June 3rd meeting will be held at theHealth Department at 300 Mercer Mill Rd., Elizabethtown, NC, Place Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown, When First Thursday of every month, unless otherwise posted (No meetings held in July and August), June 3, 2021 Meeting will be held at theHealth Department at 300 Mercer Mill Rd., Elizabethtown, NC, Bladen County Telelphone Request for Proposals 2020, Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Economic Impact (Stimulus) Payments and the Treasury Offset Program, Non-Medicaid Transportation Contracts (NEMT), Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { [36], The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2022 estimate of Bladen County. virtual: false, White was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $350,000.00 bond. Area farmers also grow soybeans, peanuts, corn, wheat, and cotton. BLADENBORO, N.C. A call about a break-in at a residence near Bladenboro turned into a manhunt where three people were arrested and charged on Friday. Tequilla Lea Pierce was the third person arrested and charged with Trafficking methamphetamine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances x2, among other charges. Read More } } Public Notices. Bladen County Sheriffs Office is currently working with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also known as ATF to solve this violent crime, a press release from the sheriffs office states. Jones was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $50,000.00 bond. The indictment shows 12 or more Grand Jurors in Bladen County submitted a True Bill charging Shaw with Assault with Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. The operation, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 17, was an effort from the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit along with state and federal partners. At around 5 a.m., the BCSO received a. The State Highway Patrol and the Bladenboro Police Department also assisted in the manhunt. Martin was found dead in his home on January 23rd from a gunshot wound, according to the Sheriffs Office. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elizabethtown, North Carolina. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - On Monday, the Bladen County Sheriffs Office announced the arrest of two men accused of selling and delivering controlled substances under aliases for the past several years. Agents say they observed presumed narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun being thrown from the vehicle, which were located and seized as evidence. Robbie Renae Ault, 43, of Clarkton is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances, and Probation violation. During the arrest, Mayers was found to be in possession of amounts of marijuana. On April 19th the Sheriffs Office executed a search warrant, where amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl were seized. discovery: { [30] The county suffers from a large poverty rate and is one of the most economically-distressed counties in the state. Your IP: The Board meets every month except July and August at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown at 12 Noon. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. dedicates station in memory of longtime board member, NHC commissioners hold public hearings on rezoning requests, $25M to finance projects, NCDOT announces new notification system to deliver ferry route updates, Historic trail marker installed honoring life and legacy of local leader, activist. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One was arrested and drugs were seized by the Bladen County Sheriff's Office during a patrol on April 6. Newkirk was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $55,000.00 bond. Thursday, April 27, 2023. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000", "Columbus leaders react to disappointing census results", "Richardson explains role of LRCOG to Rotary Club", "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections", "Certification in limbo in N.C. House race as fraud investigation continues", "Over 1,000 ballots may have been destroyed in NC congressional race, DA says", "In 2 NC counties with 'rough politics,' election fraud claims are nothing new", "Bladen County, shrinking but hopeful, creates a plan for its future", "Here are some primary races to watch in Bladen County for May 17 election", "How safe are the hospitals in North Carolina's Border Belt? map: false, Cedrick Lemora McKoy, 39, of Elizabethtown is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Conspire to sell cocaine, and Conspire to deliver cocaine. Pierce was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $407,500.00 bond. B LADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office is shouting out K9 Arco for his help in a runaway juvenile investigation last week. A call about a break-in at a residence turned into a manhunt where three people were arrested and charged on Friday. (The US average is 35.4) NOTE: The city of Bladen, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office attempted to serve outstanding warrants for. Sports. 35-year-old Jessica Lynne Sloan and 21-year-old Tanner Scott Harrelson were charged with First Degree Murder, Discharge a weapon into occupied property and Felony Conspiracy. Bungert was served with the criminal charges while already in the custody of the Bladen County Detention Center. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2021-2022 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2020. Persons per household, 2017-2021. of Public Safety, Division of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs section in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. submission: { }); BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) Four people have been charged with murder in Bladen County. Poll Question Of The Week! The BCSO also arrested Rodrick Dean Smith, 62, of Elizabethtown after community complaints for several years that he was selling and delivering drugs under the alias Rock.. Additional charges of Possession of controlled substances on a jail premises are pending. Providing safe and secure housing for youth in care and to provide programming that teaches pro-social skills. McDowell was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $20,000.00 bond. The ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls in the drawing to win . Tysheed Juan Jones, 27, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell marijuana, Deliver marijuana, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and Manufacture marijuana. Most of the data is available at the county level, although a few indicators are reported for multi-county regions based on the methodology used by the data source. Juan Khalil Williams, 28, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, Conspire to sell cocaine, and Conspire to deliver cocaine. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,606. #ThisIsThePlace, High School Job Shadowing Program/Senior Projects, Market Street reopens following CSX railroad crossing repairs, Unclaimed $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Wilmington expiring soon, Dogs learn to skateboard at inaugural Skate Dog, Carolina Beach, Warehouse on Water hosts 'Drag the River' brunch as legislators discuss HB 673. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was also established in 1754 when the County of Cumberland was formed.
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