Crime

Duplin County deputies say a mother confronted her son after a weapon was found in her home.

Havelock police said late Tuesday afternoon the school system and the police department were made aware of a threat toward Tucker Creek Middle School.

Officials say after a search of the vehicle was conducted, they seized around 30 grams of marijuana, an estimated 1.6 grams of cocaine, over $7,000, the vehicle, and a 9 mm handgun.

Kinston Police say they were called about a man being shot near the 1200 block of North Independence Drive around 8:00 p.m. Monday.

Kinston police said that officers responded around 1:30 a.m. Sunday to a shots fired call at 1609 West Vernon Avenue.

Officers responded around 9:45 p.m. this past Saturday to 800 Herbert Drive for a shooting.

Officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of Nobles Lane and Stadiem Drive on Sunday around 4:45 p.m.

Troopers said that they are looking for a blue in color Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram vehicle with front end damage and headlight damage.

Andre Boykin, 30, was found with a gunshot wound to his head around 2:51 a.m. Sunday morning.

Latoria Anderson was brought into the Pitt County jail this morning on a murder charge.

The shooting happened just before noon on Willow Street, that's off Highway 172 in Hubert.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the death of Shanquella Robinson, a Charlotte woman who was killed in Mexico last month, according to Mexican news outlets.

A man has turned himself in for a road rage attack that occurred on the Outer Banks this month, and another man who was wanted for the same crime promises to do the same.

Carteret County deputies say they arrested Nathan Potter, 36, and charged him with trafficking heroin.

Goldsboro police say Anthony McNair was arrested for robbing a Speedway for Newport cigarettes with a gun as well as robbing other convenience stores.

Swansboro police are asking for the public’s help in finding two suspects accused of damaging property at an ABC Store.

Nash County District Attorney Michael Easley announced that Monseque Harper was sentenced to 3-1/3 years in federal prison for violating his probation.

Dusty Taylor was arrested this morning after a SWAT team raid on his home in Kinston.

Greenville Police say they responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office says more than 700 people were at the bonfire party where Cierra Webb was killed, but only five tips have come in.

Carteret County deputies say Brandy Henzey moved without providing a new address.

Craven County deputies say Vincent McDuffie was arrested Monday after a traffic stop.

Palmer will spend between just over 9 and a half years to over 12 and half years in prison for the crimes.

The Kill Devil Hills Police Department is looking for 22-year-old Andrew Mesaros, who is wanted in connection with a road rage attack that happened on Nov. 13 around 8:15 p.m.

Jacksonville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they say is a person of interest in a fraud case.

Roanoke Rapids police say while they were arresting a man for gun crimes and probation violations, they found meth on him.

Arrests in ‘Operation Victory Lap’ started on November 3rd with a traffic stop on Highway 55 in Reelsboro.

Roanoke Rapids Police say they responded to an area near Highway 158 where they suspected one of the drivers involved was under the influence of an impairing substance.

Gooden was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and placed under an $8,000 bond.

Rocky Mount police said that they arrested Thomas Mercer, 41, and charged him with second degree murder.