Tanika Lashae Arrington is the girlfriend of Dexter Taylor, who is wanted in the murder of Jarshamel Cambridge, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement.
She was charged with felony common law obstruction of justice stemming from investigation of the murder. Investigation shows she covered up and hid evidence from detectives throughout the course of their examination of the case. The sheriff declined to go into specifics of the charge against Arrington and the motive behind the murder.
Arrington was jailed on $10,000 bond and awaits an August 26 court appearance.
Meanwhile, the sheriff's office continues to look for Taylor, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
Investigation is ongoing and more arrests are pending.
