Former Brunswick cop arrested on prostitution charge to make first court appearance Friday
BOLIVIA—A former Brunswick County police officer arrested for allegedly participating in the prostitution of a minor will make his first court appearance Friday. According to arrest warrants, Michael Alan Hayes,…
Wilmington police seek information on ‘Speed,’ ‘Let’s Go’ heroin after two deaths
Detectives with the Wilmington Police Department are seeking information on heroin stamped “Speed” and “Let’s Go” after two people died from suspected heroin overdoses Sunday in Wilmington. “Although toxicology results…
Final suspect arrested in connection with January shooting of 19-year-old man
A fourth and final suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a January armed robbery and shooting of a 19-year-old man. According to a…
Wilmington police arrest three for April shootings
Detectives with the Wilmington Police Department arrested three people for their alleged roles in multiple shootings in Wilmington last month. According to Wilmington Police Department Cpl. Kevin Smith, officers arrested…
Boiling Spring Lakes Police arrest two for promoting prostitution of a minor
Detectives with the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department have arrested and charged two men with promoting prostitution of a minor in an ongoing investigation that began in November 2012. According…
Pender County man pleads guilty to second-degree murder for girlfriend’s death
BURGAW – A Pender County man pleaded guilty to murder in Pender County Superior Court on Wednesday. Lance Christopher Powers, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the vehicular death…
New Hanover sheriff’s detectives make arrest in overnight shooting death in Wilmington
Detectives with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in the overnight shooting death of a 44-year-old man. According to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Jerry…
Brunswick detectives investigate armed robbery in Leland (VIDEO INCLUDED)
WATCH VIDEO Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are searching for two suspects involved in the armed robbery of a Leland store Wednesday night. According to Brunswick County Sheriff’s…
‘Teen Mom’ arrested on heroin, assault charges
A local celebrity is back in jail. Jenelle Evans, 21, of the MTV show “Teen Mom 2” is back in custody after being arrested on heroin and assault charges. According…
Wilmington man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for heroin distribution
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing heroin. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office Spokesman Don Connelly, Chief U.S. District Judge James C. Dever…
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