Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Three men arrested, one attempts to flee after traffic stop

Three men were arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop. (Courtesy WPD)

WILMINGTON — Law enforcement made a few arrests after pulling over a vehicle for window tint and stop-sign violations Wednesday.

According to a release from the WPD, 28-year-old Jamal Goodman, attempted to run from officers when pulled over. After a brief foot chase, the driver was apprehended and allegedly in possession of a gun.

Passenger Jahlil McKinney, 18, also was taken into custody upon officers finding him in possession of a firearm.

WPD reported marijuana was found on the third occupant, 19-year-old Demirion Barnett of Wilmington. 

Goodman was charged with window tint violation, failing to stop at a stop sign, RDO, CCW-gun, and firearm by a felon. He is being held without bond.

McKinney was charged with carrying a concealed weapon — gun, parole violation, and firearm by a felon and did not receive a bond.

Barnett was charged with possession of marijuana and probation violation. He received a $50,000 secure bond. 

All three individuals were taken to the NHCSO Detention Center.


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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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