Arrest made in former deputy's death
Jacksonville Police Department has charged Will James Welch, Jr., 18, of Jacksonville with an Open Count of Murder in the shooting death of William Joseph Clifton.The body of Clifton, 48, of Richlands,...
View ArticleInvestigators use many methods to tell difference between homicide, suicide
Area authorities say there's no set way to tell the difference between a suicide or homicide when a death investigation begins, but one thing's for certain: all deaths are considered suspicious until...
View ArticleUPDATED: Murder-suicide suspected in elderly couple's death
UPDATE 12:06 p.m.The elderly man and woman found dead in their home late Sunday is likely the result of a murder-suicide, Onslow Sheriff Hans Miller said.Naoko Kaup, 84, had suffered medical issues for...
View ArticleBond denied during first appearance
On the same day as family and friends paid their final respects to a former law enforcement officer gunned down July 7, his alleged killer made his first appearance in District Court Monday morning in...
View ArticleMichael Jackson taken into custody by Jacksonville Police Department
A man was arrested shortly after a shots fired call was made to local law enforcement. At approximately 2 p.m. on Monday Jacksonville Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 100...
View ArticleOSCO: Facebook video of 'detention' was lawful
This past Wednesday a man was stopped on Rocky Run Road by an Onslow Count Sheriff's Office deputy. In a Facebook video, the man claimed his rights were violated and that he was "targeted."The stop is...
View ArticleWoman jailed in rape of teen boy
Taylor Moseley is charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with a child and statutory sex offense with a child.
View ArticleBondsman shot in the neck
A bail bondsman is being released today from New Hanover Regional Medical Center after being shot in the neck while attempting to pickup a client for missing a court appearance and skipping bail.Corey...
View ArticleFormer Navy Corpsman on trial for 2012 double homicide
Jhaden Davis, a former Navy corpsman at Camp Lejeune, faces charges in a 2012 double homicide case in Carteret County.
View ArticleWoman accused of throwing hot grease on boyfriend
A Jacksonville woman is accused of throwing hot grease on her boyfriend, causing serious burns to his face, neck and left hand, according to warrants.Charged with assault inflicting serious bodily...
View ArticleWanted man may be in Onslow Co.
A man believed to be on the run has outstanding warrants in several North Carolina counties, and law enforcement believes he may be in Onslow County.David Allen Brinson, 34, is accused of breaking into...
View ArticleJCSO: Wanted man tried to run, was 'unsuccessful'
A man wanted for alleged crimes three-counties wide has been captured.David Allen Brinson, 34, is accused of breaking into multiple homes in Jones and Pender counties as well as potentially some in...
View ArticleWoman accused of assaulting jail officer again
A homeless woman is accused of assaulting an officer – again.Felicia June Gladden, 31, was arrested July 20 by the Onslow County Sheriff's Office and charged with felony assault inflicting serious...
View ArticleSecond arrest made in William Clifton homicide case
A second arrest has been made after the body of former deputy William Clifton was discovered gunned down in Woodlands Park, according to Jacksonville Police Department.JPD arrested 18-year-old Caitlyn...
View Article7 wounded at memorial service in North Carolina
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Seven people have been shot and wounded at a memorial service in North Carolina.High Point Police Lt. Curtis Cheeks III said in a news release that officers were called about...
View ArticleBond denied for teen accused of killing former deputy
A judge denied bond for a teenage girl accused of killing a former deputy she once dated during her first appearance Wednesday.Caitlin Ridgeway, 18, of Mallard Drive in Jacksonville was charged Tuesday...
View ArticleMan accused of shooting truck after his foot is ran over
A 23-year-old Jacksonville man has been accused of shooting a semi-automatic pistol into the side of a truck after his foot was driven over, according to Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.Christopher...
View ArticleWanted: Mini van in the Richlands, 9 Mile area
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office needs the community’s help in locating two suspects in a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van in the Richlands and 9 Mile areas.The two suspects are wanted for questioning...
View ArticleShots fired at Jacksonville hotel
Reports of shots fired early Friday morning at EconoLodge have been confirmed by Jacksonville Police Department. Rogers Tyreek Ludwig, 30, of New River Drive was arrested and charged with discharging a...
View ArticleJacksonville preps for 19th annual National Night Out
As downtown Jacksonville teems with police officers, sheriff’s deputies and law enforcement personnel Aug. 1, Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation officials say they're excited about continuing...
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