On the job: A look at local LEO's day at work
“Hang on,” said Trooper Chris Cross as he hung a U-turn on Marine Boulevard and sped down the road, blue lights slashing through midday traffic as he expertly moved through the cars to catch up with a...
View ArticleTraffic stop 101: 9 things to remember
Viral videos of motorists getting stopped by law enforcement have sparked conversation as residents ponder how they should act and what they should do when pulled over. Onslow County Sheriff Hans...
View ArticleClifton's actions outside of OCSO's values
Onslow County’s sheriff said former deputy William Clifton resigned over a non-criminal matter after something came to his attention that was not in line with OCSO’s values.While Hans Miller would not...
View ArticleCarteret Animal Control seeking info about injured dog
Carteret County Animal Control seeking information in case of missing dog found with extensive injuries that required it be euthanized
View ArticleInformation sought in counterfeit case
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who may have information on counterfeit money being passed at local businesses.On July 20, 2017, Onslow County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleCops: 6 pounds of pot, $4,500 seized
Two men who were arrested following a drug investigation that resulted in almost seven pounds of pot and $4,500 being seized had their first appearance in court on Friday. Sir Frederick Lee Lowe, 28,...
View ArticleMore details released in alleged rooster abuse case
Larry the Rooster roamed the streets and yards of Raintree neighborhood off Gum Branch Road, but his life was cut short when he was found beheaded, charred and mutilated in a residential fire pit,...
View ArticleMan accused of sex acts with 13-year-old
A Jacksonville man is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, according to a press release from Onslow County Sheriff's Office.Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received a report...
View ArticleOnslow BOC to vote on grants, write offs
It’s a light agenda compared to the last regular meeting of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.There will be two presentations: one for an update on the Onslow Water Quality Monitoring Program...
View ArticleOnslow man charged with sex offenses with a child
An Onslow County man has been arrested a multiple felony charges for alleged sexual offenses with more than one child.Corey Joseph Greenfield, 29, of Maple Hurst Drive in Sneads Ferry, was arrested...
View ArticleJPD & Chamber Cohost sessions on Human Trafficking and Pharmacy Robberies
Jacksonville Police Department and the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce partnered in two crime prevention sessions held Thursday at the Commerce Center. Officers from JPD’s Community Policing...
View ArticleAn Onslow County mother charged with child abuse
A mother has been arrested in connection with a child molestation case in Onslow County.Corey Joseph Greenfield, 29, of Maple Hurst Drive in Sneads Ferry, was arrested Aug. 4 by the Onslow County...
View ArticleOfficials explain the extradition process
A man accused of fatally shooting a Jacksonville man before escaping on his moped is expected to return to Onslow County this month.Travares Waters, 39, will be extradited to Onslow County in the...
View ArticleSwansboro sued after toddler burned touching hot skate ramp
Town of Swansboro named in legal complaint after a 1-year-old child was injured in 2014 while playing in skateboarding area at Municipal Park
View ArticleOCSO: Hotel damage nears $1 million
Officials are asking for the public's help identifying those responsible for about $1 million in damage at the Hampton Inn under construction in Sneads Ferry.A main water valve was damaged, causing...
View ArticleWarrants: Man called 911 before argument escalated, got charged with assault
A Jacksonville man reportedly tried to call 911 before an argument with his girlfriend escalated, but was charged for misusing the 911 system as well as assault on a female.Tracey Carlton Simmons, 29,...
View ArticleEmployee accused of stealing $3,423 from restaurant
A Moe’s Southwestern Grill employee has been accused of stealing more than $3,000 from her employer, according to officials.Antoinette Ernestine Austin, 25, of Pueblo Drive was arrested Aug. 7 by...
View ArticleParents arrested and charged with child abuse
Two Jacksonville parents have been arrested on child abuse charges after failing to obtain medical care for their 4-month-old daughter.Jacob Mastrantoni, 22, and Katelyn Briana Hawkins, 26, of Hardison...
View ArticleHealth care executive receives prison sentence, must pay restitution
The former Chief Financial Officer for Eastpointe Human Services based in Beulaville has just been sentenced to 42 months in prison, supervised release and required to pay a restitution of...
View ArticleExtradited defendant returns to Onslow for trial
Shorn of dreadlocks, 39-year-old Travares Waters stepped into District Courtroom 1 wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs to attend his first appearance before the judge.Presided over by Hon. Sarah...
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