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Items filtered by date: February 2015

A couple traveling with a child in a vehicle today were charged on drug-related counts following a traffic stop.

Tuesday, 03 March 2015 16:48

Police seek info on three B&Es

Roanoke Rapids police are trying to determine whether three men acted in concert by breaking into secure areas of three stores on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway during business hours Saturday.

Tuesday, 03 March 2015 14:12

Blue Flame selling stores to New Dixie

Blue Flame Fuels is restructuring its operations and will sell its three convenience stores to New Dixie Oil, according to a news release.

Monday, 02 March 2015 19:46

Four arrested in separate stings

Four people were arrested in two sting operations today — three in Weldon and the other in Roanoke Rapids.

Monday, 02 March 2015 17:39

ID theft counts lodged against RR woman

A Roanoke Rapids woman who bilked the victim out of more than $3,000 through identity theft surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office today.

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp today outlined to commissioners his plan to buy 30 body cameras for every patrol deputy.

School merger was an election issue, says Bill Hodge of the Coalition for Education and Economic Security.

Monday, 02 March 2015 14:39

Attempted B&E suspect nabbed

A man reportedly spotted trying to break in to a Roanoke Rapids business early this morning was arrested in the area of Jackson and Eleventh streets.

Monday, 02 March 2015 14:14

Task force arrests father, son

A father and son were arrested for marijuana possession as well as possession anti-anxiety medications following a traffic stop this morning.

Monday, 02 March 2015 13:56

Weldon teen charged in botched robbery

A Weldon teen was arrested Sunday in an attempted armed robbery in which the victim was shot several times Friday night.