The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who escaped from a deputy’s vehicle this morning as he was brought in for booking after fleeing on foot from a checking station in Weldon
City and county officials conducted checks today at Carolina Inn as a deadline for coming into compliance with a court order looms.
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant Chris Davis:
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented awards to Roanoke Rapids firefighters and police officers during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
A familiar face will take over the role of Roanoke Rapids Graded School District assistant superintendent.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Camp entered its third day today.
Jimmie Silver announced on his Facebook page today he will not continue a possible run for sheriff of Halifax County.
The city’s Benevolent Awards and Recognition Committee at this evening’s city council meeting presented scholarships of $500 each to the five children of employees to further their educations.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department could get funding to form a proactive community engagement team focusing on drugs and gangs if the city’s proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget passes.
