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Items filtered by date: August 2015

Wednesday, 09 September 2015 07:57

Terry to take plea

Luther Allen Terry has entered a plea in federal court and his sentencing is tentatively scheduled for the January 4 term, records show.

Tuesday, 08 September 2015 18:48

RRPD blotter: September 4-8

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

Tuesday, 08 September 2015 16:55

Success of Brown fundraiser could lead to more

Some didn't buy plates — they just gave donations.

Tuesday, 08 September 2015 16:00

Pugh served following surrender

A man wanted for indecent liberties counts surrendered to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department Friday, Investigator Chris Babb said in a statement.

Tuesday, 08 September 2015 14:53

Sheriff releases statement on arrest video

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement today a deputy caught on video arresting a woman “used no more force than necessary to affect the arrest.”

Tuesday, 08 September 2015 14:17

Commissioners to fight lawsuit

Halifax County commissioners will fight a lawsuit filed against the panel by the University of North Carolina Center for Civil Rights.

A Broadlands, Virginia, man has been charged with operating a boat while impaired in an early morning crash on Lake Gaston.

An early morning shooting in Hollister today has left one person with an apparent life-threatening injury, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said this morning.

Saturday, 05 September 2015 16:49

City man sought in morning shooting

Roanoke Rapids police are still trying to determine motive behind an early morning shooting where two people were injured and treated and release.

Weldon police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred shortly before 9 p.m. at the Family Dollar on Second Street.