Possible drowning call in NTB
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH | First responders in North Topsail Beach responded Tuesday afternoon to a call about a possible drowning along the beach strand.A 24-year-old man was taken by helicopter to New...
View ArticleWalter Jones advocates for Congress deciding on war
Eastern North Carolina's congressman publicly announced his stance Wednesday on war not being declared by the U.S. Congress: It's an impeachable offense.Congressman Walter Jones held a press conference...
View ArticleOfficials: Protective order only goes so far
No charges have been filed in the early-morning Sneads Ferry shooting Tuesday that send one man to the hospital - but law enforcement believes an arrest could be coming.Taylor Vogel, 33, a retired...
View ArticleCold Case: Driver in hit-and-run case still unknown
“With the information that we have, we’re really shooting in the dark.”
View ArticleUPDATE: OCSO: 'No surprises' in Mariah Woods' autopsy
The autopsy for 3-year-old Mariah Woods, a girl who stole the nation’s heart in November during a week-long search, has been released.Her cause of death is listed as chloroform toxicity, according to...
View ArticleOCSO: Man shot in Sneads Ferry will be charged once recovered
Onslow County Sheriff Hans Miller said the man shot in Sneads Ferry earlier this week will be arrested once he's healed.Taylor Vogel, 33, a retired Marine of Whirlaway Boulevard in Sneads Ferry,...
View ArticleMariah Woods homicide trial set for next fall
Aldophus Lee Kimrey II, 32, is scheduled to begin trial next September - but it may take several weeks before a verdict is reached.
View ArticleFRF: Area LEOs take the lip sync challenge
Two area law enforcement agencies have joined the international lip sync battle on social media.Sitting inside her patrol car, Onslow County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Dawn Jaernik sang Bruno Mars’ “Count...
View ArticleHubert woman accused of bigamy
A woman is accused of marrying a man while her husband was still alive and married to her in September 2012, according to warrants.
View ArticleOfficials: Mental health treatment not mandatory
A retired Marine who suffered gunshot wounds in a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning reportedly had previously voiced suicidal threats leading up to the incident.
View ArticleEnvironmentalist: Hog industry is 'all about the almighty dollar'
For decades, Tom Mattison has been concerned about water quality in natural areas throughout Eastern North Carolina.In 1996 Mattison channeled his inner passion by becoming a founding board member of...
View ArticleThings to do: Visit a local memorial
Veteran memorials offer not only a glimpse into the massive losses of life that occur in wars, they represent the service these lives were lost for.They serve as reminders of proud and dark periods in...
View ArticleLocal law enforcement agencies get involved with the community
Many of Onslow County’s men and women in uniform are involved in the community beyond their job. From events like Coffee with a Cop to Running with the Law, local law enforcement agencies are able to...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty in death of Onslow County educator
A convicted felon pleaded guilty Monday in connection to the death of an Onslow County educator.Eric Mangum, 30, of Fuquay-Varina pleaded guiltu to involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor death by...
View ArticleMan shot in Sneads Ferry arrested, out on bail
A man who was shot in Sneads Ferry last week has been released from the hospital and now, after being arrested, is out of jail on bail.Taylor Vogel, 33, of Seabird Court in Sneads Ferry was arrested...
View ArticleWoman allegedly fakes employment at children's clinic to get Xanax
A Newport woman is accused of faking employment at a children's clinic in order to get Xanax from a pharmacy.Jennifer Lachapelle, 28, of Southwinds Drive in Newport, was charged Tuesday by the Onslow...
View ArticleTechnology key for some unsolved cases
“It takes forensic science a long time to make the case, and we always want to present a good strong case to the district attorney."
View ArticleMan convicted of 1986 fatal stabbing up for parole
A man sentenced to life and 40 years in 1990 is now being reviewed by the Mutual Agreement Parole Program for possible parole.
View ArticleSuspects sought in Willie's Mart armed robbery
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is requesting help in identifying two men they believe were involved in the armed robbery of Willie's Mart of Jacksonville.
View ArticleMan charged with strangling pregnant woman
A 22-year-old Wilmington man was arrested in connection with assault and strangulation of a pregnant woman Wednesday.
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