Father charged, son still wanted in shooting
One of two men wanted in connection with a recent shooting has turned himself in.Jermaine Emanuel Johnson, 41, of Parker Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia was arrested by the Onslow County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleTrial begins in fatal hit-and-run
A man accused of running over a woman in 2015 and leaving the scene is scheduled to go in front of a jury Tuesday.Joseph Brian Shelton, 39, allegedly swerved to avoid hitting the car turning in front...
View ArticleSurf City partnership aims to use area cameras to solve crime
Video cameras can help prevent and solve crimes, and the Surf City Police Department wants to create a partnership with those with a system already set up.The department launched “More Eyes to Deter...
View ArticleDozens of crashes caused by running off road monthly
The death of a young mother this week undescores a dangerous fact: Running off the roadway appears to be a common occurrence among those who crash in Onslow County.In January 2016, for example, 50...
View ArticleN.C. sheriffs meet in Carteret to discuss key issues
Sheriffs from all across North Carolina gathered this week to discuss key issues facing law enforcement today.The N.C. Sheriffs’ Association spring meeting was hosted by the Carteret County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleClosing arguments in murder trial expected Monday
The murder trial for a man accused of running over and killing a woman two years ago is expected to wrap up today.Joseph Brian Shelton, 39, is accused of hitting 53-year-old Rhonda Sue Anderson on...
View ArticleMan found guilty in woman's 2015 hit-and-run death
A Surf City man who killed a woman in 2015 after striking her with his car is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday.Joseph Shelton, 39, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for running over and...
View ArticleMother pleads guilty to child abuse
A 34-year-old mother pleaded guilty to beating her 6-year-old son with a belt in court Tuesday morning.Mercedes Mineva George, of Norfolk, Virgina, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child abuse and was...
View ArticleMan convicted of killing a woman to serve 7-to-10 years
The 39-year-old man convicted by jury of killing a woman in 2015 was sentenced to serve a maximum of almost 11 years in prison.Joseph Shelton, wearing the orange Onslow County Jail jumpsuit, entered...
View ArticleJPD: 2 shootings under investigation
Two separate shootings this week in the same area in Jacksonville are under investigation and police are asking for the public's help in solving them.No one was injured in either shooting, one on...
View ArticleCarteret County man convicted in 2015 assault
Shane Michael White convicted for 2015 assault in Newport that resulted in serious injury
View ArticleWarrant: Sexual images shared without couple's consent
Jacksonville man charged with disseminating obscene image
View Article24 graduate from spring BLET
In a rare event, none of the students who left the spring BLET program did so because of unsuccessful testing.The BLET class, or Basic Law Enforcement Training course, started on Jan. 5 with 26...
View ArticleFallen remembered at LEO memorial
Law enforcement officers, both active and retired, gathered next to old friends Monday morning to remember those who’d lost their lives in the line of duty.“Police officers in our community are members...
View ArticleOCSO: Co-conspirator in April shooting turns himself in
The man who is accused of conspiring with his father to shoot a 29-year-old is now in jail.James Lee Cameron, 20, and Jermaine Emanuel Johnson, 41, have been arrested by the Onslow County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleSheriff to address the community this week
The Onslow County sheriff will address the questions of the community for the 11th time this week.Sheriff Hans Miller said he’s made his way around the county with his town hall meetings to make it...
View ArticleThree indicted by grand jury on charges of assault, theft
The grand jury recently met for their monthly session and indicted 88 men and women from the list of cases on their docket.That list included men accused of theft, breaking into homes, and assault —...
View Article45 animals removed from couple's home
JACKSONVILLE — In a bizarre animal cruelty case earlier this week, two dead kittens were discovered inside the freezer of young, married couple who were arrested Friday after an anonymous call of...
View ArticleJacksonville man accused of raping mentally disabled woman
A 43-year-old Jacksonville man is accused of raping a 28-year-old mentally disabled woman.Justin Shane Bechtel, of Phillips Road, was arrested by the Jacksonville Police Department Saturday and charged...
View ArticleJPD investigating geese deaths
The Jacksonville Police Department is looking into the deaths of a gaggle of geese on Western Boulevard over the weekend.No one had been charged as of late Monday, said Beth Purcell, the media liaison...
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