Roanoke Valley crime roundup: NCSO, HCSO, RRPD reports

Details: Lance Martin; News; 27 March 2023; 4741

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Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following:

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office

Captain Patrick Jacobs said on March 22 shortly after 7:30 p.m. officers responded to a shooting outside Rich Square.

A man was shot and later transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.

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Investigation by Detective Sergeant J. Barmer with assistance from Rich Square police Chief W. Smith determined occupants of a vehicle fired shots.

Smith later located the vehicle, which was disabled and three people ran when law enforcement approached. A canine search resulted in the location of the men hiding in an unoccupied vehicle. A further search with assistance from the canine, Thor, located an AK-47, AR-15 and a cell phone.

Three men were arrested on the scene — Malik Adams, 27, Jamarion Gilliam, 21, and Amun-tehu Serkh Erat Benu, 24, all of Garysburg.

Barmer charged Adams with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property, a count of possession of a firearm by a felon, and a count of going armed to the terror of the public.

Gilliam and Benu were charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property, and a count of going armed to the terror of the public.

The men received $300,000 secured bonds and April 13 court dates.

“It was great to see other agencies come together and work together for a common goal,” Sheriff Jack Smith said. “I would like to thank all of our officers for their diligent work and I would like to thank all of the outside agencies for their support and assistance with this case. All of the hard work and assistance is greatly appreciated.”

Halifax County Sheriff’s Office

Lieutenant Shane Guyant said on March 8 Sergeant A. Holland responded to an address on Highway 903 on a complaint that Charles Lynn Boone, 49, of Roanoke Rapids was paid f0or work but never bought materials and never started the roofing job.

Investigation determined that after speaking with the victim Boone agreed to replace the victim’s roof.

Sergeant A. Holland obtained warrants on Boone for obtaining property by false pretenses.

Deputy D. Harrison observed Boone at a business on March 10 and arrested him without trouble. He received a $13,000 bond and May 17 court date.

Boone was also served outstanding warrants from Halifax, Warren, and Vance counties for obtaining property by false pretenses and failure to work after being paid.

Since his arrest, an additional warrant from Northampton County was obtained by the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office.

Boone is wanted on this charge because he had already made bond on the aforementioned charges prior to this charge being obtained.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Boone is encouraged to report what they know anonymously to the Halifax County CrimeStoppers by calling 252-583-4444, or online at this link

Roanoke Rapids Police Department

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Acting Chief Gorton Williams said that on March 1 around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a business off Bolling Road. Property was damaged inside the store.