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Items filtered by date: October 2015

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:16

A duty to preserve: Rooks cited for lifesaving

The call was one demanding immediate action, Lieutenant Roy Rooks recalled — a man cutting himself in an isolated room of a barn.

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 10:14

Charges filed in Tuesday standoff

A man involved in a standoff with Roanoke Rapids police Tuesday morning has been charged, Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 22:21

Airbase Rd. bust nets cocaine, arrest

A search warrant executed at an Airbase Road residence today resulted in the seizure of 5.4 grams of cocaine, according to the City County Drug Task Force.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 21:51

Photo gallery: Prayer vigil

Clergy from across the Roanoke Valley came together in prayer and to share their messages on the area's addiction problem.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 17:35

HCSO roundup: Assistance needed; B&E arrest

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office reported the following, according to Detective B.C. Griffin:

The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following, according to Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr:

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 16:46

Skatepark slated for spring opening

A grand opening for the Roanoke Rapids skate park under construction at T.J. Davis is slated for the spring, Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon said today.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 15:37

Brothers charged in Walmart TV theft

Two brothers have been arrested for reportedly stealing a flat screen from Walmart on November 12.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 15:11

Jefferson St. standoff ends peacefully

A man is being booked on charges stemming from a situation early this morning where police were called to the 500 block of Jefferson Street about him not taking his prescribed medication and beating on a door.

More charges have been filed in an October case in which investigation began with a tip on a vehicle stolen from Maryland.

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