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Pamlico County Death by Distribution Arrests

On January 30, 2024, the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 338 Foxwood Trail, located in the Reelsboro Community of Pamlico County regarding an unresponsive female later identified as Jacqueline Mantia. During the investigation, authorities determined that the cause of death was…

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Manhunt Underway for Escapee from Craven County Jail

Craven County Sheriff’s Office At 4pm on Sunday, January 26, 2025, Detention Officers determined that an inmate was missing from his assigned cell. A search determined that the inmate, assisted by his two cellmates had removed a ceiling grating, entered a utility ceiling chase, and…

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CITY OF NEW BERN PREPARES FOR WINTER STORM ENZO

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of eastern North Carolina, including the possibility of several inches of snow across New Bern and the surrounding area. The forecast for Winter Storm Enzo shows accumulating snow that will begin Tuesday afternoon,…

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An Unprecedented Response: State, Local and Federal Partners Surge Resources into Western NC Following Historic Damage from Hurricane Helene

RALEIGH: State, federal and local partners continue to work together to surge resources into Western North Carolina in response to unprecedented damage from Hurricane Helene across the region. Operations are in progress to provide food, water and critical supplies to affected areas. Progress is also being…

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Drug investigation leads to multiple arrests in Pamlico County

On Friday, August 30, 2024, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed pre-dawn search warrants at three locations in Pamlico County related to a yearlong investigation pertaining to the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics in Pamlico County. Deputies executed search warrants at the…

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Methamphetamine Arrest in Pamlico County

On Monday, August 5, 2024, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Lisa Gibble Hawkins 55, at her Blackhorse Run residence in the Reelsboro community of Pamlico County. The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing…

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NEW BERN PREPARES FOR IMPACTS FROM TROPICAL STORM DEBBY

City officials are strongly encouraging everyone to take precautions with significant rainfall and the possibility of flooding expected over the next several days. Eastern North Carolina is forecast to begin feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Debby tomorrow. The storm is expected to bring gusty…

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Man arrested after Pamlico County drug raid (updated)

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, deputies of the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Roger Benajmin Voliva 47, at his Upper Neck Road residence in the Mesic community of Pamlico County. The warrant was executed as part of an…

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Three people arrested for death by distribution of Grantsboro man

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies and Pamlico County EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive individual that had been located on a commercial fishing vessel docked at Garland Fulcher’s Seafood in Oriental, NC. Chris Eugene Boyd, 60, of Grantsboro, NC…

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Attempted Murder on Law Enforcement Officer: John Nigh Arrested

Hubert, NC – June 29, 2024: The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended John Matthew Nigh, 36, of New Bern, a suspect with multiple pending felony charges, after he fired shots at deputies during an arrest operation. Earlier in the evening, Deputy Barcenas received a…

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Pamlico County – Water Outage and Low Pressure Advisory

The water consumers of Pamlico County Water System will be experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a waterline break. Water department contractors are making repairs to the system. The following areas are covered under the advisory: Residents on…

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Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office – MEDIA RELEASE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WANTED FELON

On Friday, June 7, 2024, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported larceny of a boat in the Dawson’s Creek area of Pamlico County. The vessel was reported stolen by the owner and was seen leaving the area, crossing the Neuse River headed toward…

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