OCSO: No charges filed in weekend shooting
No charges will be filed against a 26-year-old woman who shot a Marine in the face over the weekend, according to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.She wasn’t trying to shoot anyone, Maj. Chris Thomas...
View ArticleMan accused of strangling woman in front of a toddler
A man accused of using his hands to strangle a woman in front of a 2-year-old has bonded out of jail.Kaleb Aaron Duncan, 27, of Ben Williams Road in Jacksonville, was arrested Monday by the Onslow...
View ArticleOCSO: Mother, boyfriend kept meth lab at home with kids
A mother and her boyfriend remain in custody after being accused of cooking meth in a home with two children.John Milton Baer, 33, and Nicole Lynn Parker, 27, both of Catherine Lake Road in...
View ArticlePolice investigating spray paint vandalism
From Jacksonville Public Safety: Jacksonville Police Department is investigating 20 reports of property damage that occurred overnight in residential areas in the City. Officers responding found cars...
View ArticleUPDATE: Anti-Trump vandalism reported throughout county
Updated at 7:08 p.m.A retired Marine woke to a surprise message spray painted on his garage Wednesday morning — and he is far from the only one."The world is evil," said Richard Butler.Onslow County...
View ArticleOnslow County woman charged after crashing into Morehead City business
MOREHEAD CITY | An Onslow County woman was charged after driving through the front of a Morehead City business this week in Carteret County.Jennifer Elizabeth Small, 35, of Hubert was charged by...
View ArticleSneads Ferry man arrested on drug charges in Surf City
SURF CITY | A Sneads Ferry man was arrested this week by Surf City police for possession of heroin and other drug-related charges.According to a release from Surf City Police Chief Ron Shanahan, Paul...
View ArticleMan accused of charging elderly person for material, not doing job
A man wanted by law enforcement for allegedly dipping out on construction work and running with the money is now in custody.Edward Paul Pogorzelski, 40, was arrested by the Onslow County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleWoman injured in confrontation after fender bender
A Jacksonville man remains in jail after authorities say he intentionally hit a woman with his car.Robert Joseph Birch, 19, of Hackney Ridge Lane in Jacksonville was arrested Wednesday by the Onslow...
View ArticleBREAKING: Topsail High track coach charged with human trafficking of a child
Ahmad Garrison, 27, of Holly Ridge, is charged with one count of human trafficking of a child victim and one count of soliciting a child by a computer.
View ArticleMan twice accused of sexual extortion back in custody
A Maysville man is facing new accusations of threatening another man with exposure for sexual acts with an underage male if he wasn’t paid off.Quonshe Marquise Brimmer, 23, of Hadley Collins Road in...
View Article8 ways to prevent break-ins
Addicts aiming to fuel their fix are accountable for the bulk of break-ins in the area, said Maj. Chris Thomas with the sheriff’s office.However, most often they don’t want to be seen and hope to get...
View ArticleTopsail High track coach charged with human trafficking of a child
Ahmad Garrison, 27, of Holly Ridge, is charged with one count of human trafficking of a child victim and one count of soliciting a child by a computer.
View ArticleDefense: Client waived hearing to speed court process
Col. Daniel H. Wilson, 55, of Mason, Wash., has been charged with seven specifications of sexual assault and sexual abuse of a child; four specifications of assault consummated by battery on a child...
View ArticleHarlowe store owner facing multiple drug charges
Authorities say Shehadeah was selling drugs out of Asmar Convenience Store
View ArticleFive plead guilty to unrelated drug deals
All made sales to confidential informants working with area police
View ArticleKeith Whaley accepts new role as chief of Holly Ridge PD
HOLLY RIDGE | There’s a new chief in town.Holly Ridge’s Keith Whaley said he’s still a little nervous and excited about his new position 10 days after officially taking on the title."He’ll be an...
View ArticleArraignment scheduled for colonel facing sexual assault charges
A Camp Lejeune colonel facing several charges of sexual assault of a child is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.Col. Daniel Wilson, 55, of Mason, Wash., waived his Article 32 hearing Jan. 30. That move...
View ArticleSuspect sought in armed robbery
Jacksonville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours at Navy Federal Credit Union, 2830 Piney Green Road. At approximately 12:15 AM on Wednesday,...
View ArticleConflict arguments continue in capital murder case
A decision on whether one of the defense attorneys in a capital murder case can withdrawal should be decided soon, according to an Onslow County judge.Opposing counsel met for the second time in open...
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