The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
One person is in custody and one is still being sought in the attempted murder of an Emporia police officer Sunday.
A fire in the 600 block of Williams Street early this morning caused extensive damage, completely destroying a bedroom and kitchen.
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following, according to Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr.:
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office has filed all but five warrants against a Virginia Beach man reportedly linked to a rash of break-ins in the Lake Gaston area.
Despite continued arrests, City County Drug Task Force agents returned to Sam Powell Dairy Road and arrested Tirrell Desmond Simmons.
A local car dealer has been charged with crimes related to a motor vehicle breaking and entering as well as extortion.
Colonial traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax Saturday.
Richard Scott, who Monday filed as a candidate for the North Carolina Senate District 4 seat, today released a statement on his candidacy.
Sentencing for Wardie P. Vincent Jr. in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case has been rescheduled for February 9 in Greenville.
