April 20

Around 3:30 p.m., Lieutenant Jeff Baggett responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention observed Heather Dawn Stansbury, 34, of Roanoke Rapids, allegedly taking items from the store without paying.

Stansbury fled from the loss prevention officer and dashed across the parking lot.

Officer Patrick Smith arrived and saw Stansbury running towards Interstate 95 in the direction of Weldon.

Stansbury was taken into custody on Custer Drive in Weldon by Baggett and was charged with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

She was given an $8,000 bond and May 29 court date.

Deputy Chief Andy Jackson assisted. The items taken were recovered.

April 21

Around 3:15 p.m., Officer Joey Spragins responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Spragins that a white male had allegedly taken items from the store without paying and fled the area on a white car.

A description of the suspect and vehicle was given to law enforcement.

Baggett spotted a vehicle matching the description and stopped it on Highway 158 near the intersection of Highway 125.

Robert Sean Davis, 21, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Davis was given a $3,000 bond and a May 29 court date.

The items that were taken were located in the car and returned to Walmart.

“The great description of the suspect and the vehicle that the loss prevention staff provided and Baggett’s keen eye while patrolling resulted in the arrest of Mr. Davis for his alleged crimes,” Hasty said.

Around 6 p.m. Lieutenant Perry Parks responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention said Anna Rae Woodruff had allegedly taken items from the store without paying for them.

Parks arrested and charged Woodruff with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

She was given a $1,000 bond and a May 29 court date.

Officer Ryan Cross assisted and the items taken were recovered.

April 22

Agents from the task force, with the assistance of Master Officer Gerald Morris and canine Dozer, executed a search warrant at a residence on Vine Street.

Agent D.J. Hundley applied for a search warrant for the residence based on citizens complains and officer observation.

During the search of the residence agents located marijuana in the residence.

Hundley cited Melvin Martino Waker, 35, of Roanoke Rapids. for simple possession of marijuana. He was released until his court date of July 22.