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Items filtered by date: July 2015

In light of appeals filed in their previous detention orders, new hearings will be held in the cases of 12 defendants in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case.

Wednesday, 19 August 2015 18:52

Two arrested on Va. governor's warrants

The City County Drug Task Force today arrested two people on governor's warrants issued from the state of Virginia.

Wednesday, 19 August 2015 13:08

Weldon investigating sexual assault at park

The Weldon Police Department is seeking information on a call of a sexual assault occurring Tuesday evening at River Falls Park.

Wednesday, 19 August 2015 12:41

Vincent to take plea in Operation Rockfish

Wardie Vincent Jr. has entered a plea agreement with the federal government for his crimes in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case.

Tuesday, 18 August 2015 22:08

Council gives nod to Crestview expansion

Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening approved all procedures which will lead to the expansion of Crestview Cemetery.

Tuesday, 18 August 2015 20:27

Man sought in two afternoon shootings

Roanoke Rapids police and Halifax County Sheriff's Office investigators have issued warrants for the arrest of a man wanted in two drive-by shootings occurring five minutes apart this afternoon.

A Woodland couple surrendered to the Northampton County Sheriff's Office today following an investigation in which they were charged with cutting down trees on property they were renting.

Tuesday, 18 August 2015 14:48

Trooper arrests Ga. fugitive following stop

A state Highway Patrol trooper today arrested a Georgia fugitive who escaped from a work detail last week.

Tuesday, 18 August 2015 10:46

Girl scouts achieve Silver Award

For five members of Girl Scout Troop 377, their Silver Award project was made of work, education and even a few hugs.

Monday, 17 August 2015 17:29

RRPD blotter: August 14-15

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: