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According to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Christopher High School Job Shadowing Program/Senior Projects, Cinotti was initially arrested on July 23, Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute, Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries, Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs, Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday. 42 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<74DE67C5B0A6914E80510A54096EC829>]/Index[26 28]/Info 25 0 R/Length 89/Prev 128756/Root 27 0 R/Size 54/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 150 Fayetteville Street 18 0 obj <> endobj By WECT Staff Published: Jul. A locked padlock He told United States District Judge James Dever that despite investigators disbelief to his assertions the gang let him walk out, that was the case. Were grateful for strong partnerships with the DAs Office and the Sheriffs Office that allowed us to explore all avenues in this investigation, Leland Police Chief Brad Shirley said. No one was harmed in the incident, the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office said, and it was resolved by 4:37 p.m. WebAny person who uses the information contained herein to threaten, intimidate or harass another, or who otherwise misuses that information, may be subject to criminal prosecution Deputies found it. Main Office: The reporting agency is solely responsible for the accuracy of the data. Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the public. Smith was arrested nine months later in March 2018. Phone: (434) 848-2215. } The sentences for Griffin and Smith were the heftiest of all 26 Operation Hell Swamp convictions. At the time of the incident, the interview, Nicholas Griffin was cooperating with the government, according to court records. Reach her at jbcross@gannett.com or message her on Twitter @jameybcross. Griffin nervously looked up at the deputy with glassy eyes, according to court records. Ryan Alexander Stewart, 7:18-cr-00040-D-1: Pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. Brunswick County man arrested for possession of up to 49,000 lethal doses of fentanyl, P-EBT benefits approved to continue in NC for 22-23 school year, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, Dosher Memorial Hospital, Southport PD to host Operation Medicine Cabinet disposal event, Deputies make arrest after 1 killed, 1 hurt in Robeson County shooting, paws4people, Wrightsville Beach Brewery to host Dog of the Year beer release event, CFCC to host construction-focused career fair. Michael Montray Frink, 7:18-cr-00033-BO-1: Pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Brunswick County is part of District Court and Prosecutorial Districts 13, and Superior Court District 13B. View more information about the Court system. View Court calendars. Learn more about the District Attorneys Office. Get the latest updates and happenings on events throughout the county. Varner was arrested this morning in New Hanover County. To access judicial records, call 434-848-2215 Alex Alterick Hamilton, 7:18-cr-00034-BO-1: Pled guilty to distribution of a quantity of cocaine; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. 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When the Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy gave Fox News leading election denier, Tucker Carlson, exclusive access to surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, he not Smith was convicted at trial of distribution of cocaine and cannabis, and sentenced to 300 months imprisonment. In addition to murder, violent crimes such as robbery, aggravated assault, forcible rape and forcible fondling all slightly increased from 2020 to 2021, data shows. FILE - The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. Griffin would later tell investigators he was kicked out of the gang for committing that transgression, but also that he was the highest-ranking Blood member in Brunswick County. He was also caught with a cell phone while in prison. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. She also said that Whitted needed to admit that he is responsible for the crimes to which he pleaded guilty. hb```f``e`a`Jed@ Arl`8$ WsH@% 30leG4CC1'-=q qfN b` ` > Agents with the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office Drug Enforcement Unit have arrested two on drug and weapons charges. WebCourt records in Brunswick County are collected and maintained by the circuit court clerk. in 2021. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. hbbd```b``Z"@$V"S9`}`Leed/q Z@$?O hB$o|0 / ( We're the most trusted source for way more local news. The alleged offenses happened between Jan. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2020. 53 0 obj <>stream The NC Highway Patrol said Colby Hester was on a dirt bike when he was rear-ended by a pickup truck and run over. However, the number of simple assaults dropped 17% to 780 in 2022. Chism said these slight increases in these non-violent crime could likely be contributed to the county's increase in population. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Lemmon prosecuted the cases. East Brunswick, NJ crime, fire and public safety news and events, police & fire department updates "We've gotten out of that mindset of being able to arrest the problem away," Chism said. Copyright 2021 WECT. }, Wayne Levanughn King, 7:18-cr-00056-BR-1: Pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base (crack), Pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base (crack) and a quantity of marijuana, Pled guilty to distribution of a quantity of cocaine, Pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine base (crack); possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and a quantity of cocaine base (crack); possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, Pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine, Sentence: time served, then six months imprisonment for violation of supervised release. Griffin told investigators the cocaine belonged to him and Hester was his fall guy. Despite the discovery of the cocaine, Griffin thereafter remained a player in the Brunswick County drug scene. Age 41. widget: true, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601. 1:38. Nicholas Shamar Griffin described himself as the highest-ranking member of the Bloods street gang in Brunswick County. Spencer Bryant was found responsible for distributing approximately fourteen kilograms of cocaine base in the Brunswick County area, and he was sentenced to more than 17 years imprisonment. The caller said one of the men held a gun out of the window. Two drunk drivers were arrested after the weekend after wrong-way incidents in South Brunswick, authorities said. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The town first requested the merger assessment in September 2021, and earlier this month town leadership told the county it intends to go through with it. Some of the defendants are described in detail below. An Aiken County man faces up to 20 years in prison after being accused of sexually assaulting a female between 11 and 14 years of age in 2021. Even as the population grows in Brunswick County, crime has been on a downward trend in recent years. Feb. 28POTTSVILLE A Pottsville man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court to stabbing another man to death in the middle of Route 61 in West Local and federal officials held a press conference last week to announce the 26 total convictions after a five-year federal law enforcement presence in the county designed to tackle criminal trade networks. According to data from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, total crime in the county has been on a downward trend since 2020. Here's what we learned. Russell also handed down concurrent sentences to the murder charge of one to two years each on the charges of possessing instruments of crime, reckless endangerment and fleeing or attempting to elude police. Arrest Age 37 Whiteville, Brunswick, NC More Information >>> Arrested Mar 13, 2014 #1 driving while impaired: Saylor Hansen Vann Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 24 Im his fiance and he hasnt been to wake county since mid 2021 and he definitely hasnt gotten one in 2022. A Brunswick man was arrested Monday after an hours-long 'disturbance' on Bath Road. #ThisIsThePlace. Theyre just a bunch of pussies.. Covia Dzell Smith, 48, another target of Operation Hell Swamp, was arrested following an undercover assignment in which an agent posed as an employee of a repossession company wearing a Dickies-style shirt and grease-covered jeans in a character built to buy drugs from Smith. He was arrested in November 2018 after being found driving under a suspended license in North Myrtle Beach. Griffin was driving through Pine Crest an area of Brunswick County that an Assistant U.S. Attorney called high-crime on July 31, 2018. %PDF-1.6 % On Sept. 20, the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office, in conjunction with the Brunswick County District Attorneys Office, arrested Cinotti and served him with the eight additional indictments. It It was an older gentleman and his son, the caller said. Click here to sign in or get access. Updated: 9:01 PM EST Feb 27, 2023. Marshall is the alleged driver of the truck. Approximately 98 grams of fentanyl was seized during the arrest along with over $9,000 in cash and six guns. During that prior sentence, he attempted to start his own set within the Bloods, a four-member group called Mayhem, according to court records. If he went to trial and was found guilty of third-degree murder and resisting arrest, Whitted faced an additional 11 to 22 years in jail making the total jail time 24 1/2 to 49 years. Joseph Cherry would later say during Smiths trial, adding that ATF played a significant role. In total, Bigelow Russell also told Whitted that she is not bound to accept the agreement if she finds the agreement contains a sentence too lenient for the crime. Somebody else shot Davis, Griffin told investigators. Chism also added that the demographics of the county could be contributing to the decrease in crime. According to the warrants, Wendi McLamb was the churchs treasurer/secretary at the time of the alleged offenses, while Ransom Wade McLamb Jr. was the churchs pastor. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. Ronald Harding, 36, is charged with manslaughter. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. In Wilmington:With crime its lowest since 2009, is traffic Wilmington's biggest public safety concern? WebThe following list of states shows how many arrests and mugshots within the past thirty days we currently have available for you to view. The Brunswick County Sheriffs Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigated the cases and Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott A. Lemmon prosecuted the cases. or Mobile App | Weather App | WWAYTV3 Email Sign Up, We're everywhere you need us to be. Following Griffins November 2018 arrest, he pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine base. hmo0?nGnRi@ R (RH %\"BP#D4r4H7)QIs$8bTQ u.._(%G:x 9U@*T aOG>e.Iq Q"l3*,-dEdFF-)!E|i} 43Pn^o=~n=~rdcs|$2+BwdeQCiUV#v[_-ctYu?-7O@tB26v~`! We were going to try to use cooperating sources as well as undercover agents to conduct controlled purchases, Sgt. hmo0_nGx(>I/2A@Ppg'@i)"] !% rB. The jury, however, could not reach a verdict on the two charges Whitted pleaded guilty to on Tuesday. Cinotti has posted bond and is awaiting future court proceedings. Information forHILL, DEONDRICK MARQUISE in Brunswick County, North Carolina. widget: true, Pamela Jones. On June 6, 2021, Sgt. BRUNSWICK, Maine . Im on the game land maam, I believe. According to U.S. Census Bureau data released last year, Brunswick County saw a 4.4% increase in population from April 2020 to July 2021, bringing its population to 144,215. A suspect in the murder of a man in Brunswick County was arrested Friday. Whitted also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest. Port City Daily is your online newspaper dedicated to the Cape Fear region. Deontray Tremell Bryant, 7:17-cr-00150-FL-1: Pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin. He received a $50,000 secured bond. Violent crime includes murder, aggravated assault, rape and robbery, among others. On Monday, a Brunswick County grand jury indicted Eric Cinotti on eight criminal charges. He also received a concurrent sentence of one to two years on the charge of resisting arrest. @&-+&30Lg` R) Even Griffin, 41, cooperated with the government for a time, according to court records. submission: { Kelly is being held without bond in the Brunswick County Detention Facility. virtual: false, He would later tell investigators he had received 10 ounces of cocaine over the prior few weeks from a supplier.. A police dashcam captured one of the wrong-way drivers on video.. On Friday, Feb, 24, at 8:53 p.m., Yurii Kotiash, a 28-year-old man from Feasterville-Trevose in Bucks County Pennsylvania, was traveling southbound on Route 1, %%EOF Feb. 28POTTSVILLE A Pottsville man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court to stabbing another man to death in the middle of Route 61 in West Brunswick Twp. Log In. Varner, the passenger, is also accused of pointing a gun at both the victim and another man at the scene. The original charges the jury found Whitted guilty of carried a combined sentence of 13 1/2 to 27 years. Brunswick sheriff's office searching for Supply shooting person of interest, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Its the latest information that has state and national officials calling for urgent action to combat the youth mental health crisis. 2 min read. He was a significant cocaine and crack cocaine trafficker, who was also willing to use violence. The program allows individuals who are struggling with addiction to receive safe transport to a treatment facility at no cost. Age 50. (?C1"(EUd?}|IsU0_A$EliW#+ UW5 UPH B>5L|GsrCgq!K49$xOD\-u. BRUNSWICK, Maine (WMTW) - A Brunswick man was arrested after an hours-long disturbance on Bath Road. }); A Brunswick man was arrested Monday after an hours-long 'disturbance' on Bath Road. In total, Bigelow was found responsible for trafficking approximately 28 kilograms of cocaine. As residential and commercial developments increase to meet population demands, one thing is not increasing: Crime. STAY CONNECTED:Keep up with the areas latest Brunswick County news by signing up for theBrunswick Today newsletterand following us onFacebookandInstagram. He was not charged for shooting Davis. He benefitted from a reduced sentence for a series of crimes committed many years ago despite the governments opposition due to retroactive changes in drug sentencing laws. detail_page_enabled: true, 0:57. Men interviewed by law enforcement told stories of Griffin possessing hundreds of grams of crack at a single time and selling portions to lower dealers twice a day. High School Job Shadowing Program/Senior Projects, Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute, Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries, Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs, Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday. Griffin was sentenced to 350 months imprisonment. The agreement presented to Russell by First Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Stine and Whitted's attorney David S. Nenner, of Philadelphia calls for a term of 16 to 35 years in a state correctional institution. WebBrunswick County Superior Criminal Court Friday, September 10, 2021 Page 1 of 5. The investigation showed that targets of this operation were moving kilograms of cocaine from the Texas area to the eastern district of North Carolina, said acting U.S. Attorney G. Norman Acker. Those include six additional counts of felony Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer, one additional count of felony Operating a Vehicle with a Blue Light, and one count of Reckless Driving to Endanger. We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Rensselaer County Sheriffs Office probes fatal accident in Schaghticoke. WebThe information and photos presented on this site have been collected from the websites of County Sheriff's Offices or Clerk of Courts. submission: { WWAY News. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. All rights reserved. Your email address will not be published. This weekend, deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office arrested Willie Carlton Smith, 55, of Little Prong Road in Ash. Man arrested following 11-hour standoff in Sumner. Operation Hell Swamp is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. Victor Demetrious Watson, 7:18-cr-00035-BO-1: Pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Feb. 10-17, 2023. March 2, 2022 at 4:49 am . Possible Charges. Depending on the potency of the fentanyl, 98 grams could yield approximately 49,000 lethal doses. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Christopher Joseph Kelly, 29, of Deer Vista Street in Supply, has been charged with the murder of Ethan Cody Schroeder. Age: 26 Race: Black or African American Sex: Male Booking date: 12/09/2021 Release date: CHARGES: Charge: FAILURE TO APPEAR; Arrest Date 12/13/2021; Bond - Secured, $500.00; Set By Judge; Charge: 90 WebSoutheast Georgia breaking news, headlines, and local weather. Eastern District of North Carolina 0:04. We were riding dirt bikes and the truck was directly behind us and he hit so the truck ran him over, the caller said. For additional information about this initiative, click here https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/tbnc. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. In 2020, the county saw 814 simple assaults, which rose to 939 in 2021. Both are no longer with the church, a sheriffs office spokesperson confirmed. Have a question about Government Services? Bustard summonsed Mitchell McNeill (27) of Parkman for Operating After Suspension as the result of a traffic stop on I-95 in Bangor. endstream endobj startxref In 2022, the county saw more drunkenness, DUIs and trespassing than in 2021. Gender . WebAccording to the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office, Wendi Wishnefsky McLamb, 52, of Supply, surrendered to deputies Wednesday morning and was charged with felony embezzlement of funds by public officer/trustee greater than Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for the case numbers listed above. 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WebHow do you inquire about active warrants and recent arrests from Brunswick County over the phone? hbbd```b``"A$VR "`vXL~kz@d#L A different cooperating informant for the sheriffs office, Cortland Rogers, shared a jail cell with Smith for a day. The Pender County Arrest Records Search (North Carolina) links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to Pender County public records. With crime its lowest since 2009, is traffic Wilmington's biggest public safety concern? All rights reserved. By 2017, Griffin was known to authorities as a high-profile drug trafficker in Brunswick County, dealing in high quantities of crack cocaine. He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. Griffin fled to South Carolina. The conditions of their release included house arrest and wearing ankle monitors at all times. Official websites use .gov Marshall is in the Brunswick County Detention Center under a $10,000 bond. According to a 911 caller, a group of friends were riding dirt bikes when men in a truck began following them. Over the course of three June meetings, the investigators were first gifted a small amount of cannabis, then later purchased an eight ball (3.5 grams) of cocaine from one of Smiths contacts. Local Brunswick, Georgia news and more from The Local Station in Jacksonville, Florida, WJXT - Jacksonville's Channel 4. Many of those arrested in Operation Hell Swamp faced charges relating to the possession or distribution of dozens, sometimes hundreds, of grams of cocaine or crack. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Non-violent crime includes simple assault, motor vehicle theft, embezzlement, fraud, arson and others. Contact Us: We want to hear from you! Deonte Bigelow and Courtnae Wiley were arrested while transporting one kilogram of cocaine, which had a street value of approximately $35,000. Body of woman reported missing on Oak Island found Sunday. 216 North Main Street. In a post-arrest interview with law enforcement, Griffin said it was not him who shot Davis in the back, according to court records. I applaud the members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office and all the law enforcement agencies involved in these arrests. The DEA, Suffolk County District Attorneys Office and SCPD began an investigation in June 2021 into the alleged sale of narcotics by or to MS-13 gang members. Andreis Jenrette was found in possession of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, and a loaded firearm. We're the most trusted source for way more local news. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) Two people face charges after a man was hit while riding a dirt bike in Brunswick County. Feb. 28POTTSVILLE A Pottsville man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court to stabbing another man to death in the middle of Route 61 in West Brunswick Twp. BRUNSWICK, Maine (WMTW) - A Brunswick man was arrested after an hours-long disturbance on Bath Road. During the summer of 2017, Minor facilitated meetings between Smith who authorities call a violent, high-level member of the Bloods street gang and the investigators. Violent crime in Brunswick County rose slightly from 2020 to 2021, but fell more than 9% from 2021 to 2022. WebThe following list of states shows how many arrests and mugshots within the past thirty days we currently have available for you to view. "We're trying to deal with the addiction, which is the underlying issue.". We get tips all the time and we jump on them quickly -- we don't sit there and wait.". These jails serve a range of purposes, including detention of individuals awaiting trial, incarceration of those serving short-term sentences, and housing of those serving longer sentences for more serious criminal offenses.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An Ash man is currently being detained at the Brunswick County Detention Facility under a $1.52 million bond after being arrested for trafficking fentanyl and multiple other charges. The Brunswick The undercover agents showed interest in purchasing a motorcycle from Smith. Rogers later contacted the sheriffs office to say Smith had made threats against Sgt. During the July 2020 sentencing hearing, Griffin denied being a Bloods heavyweight. Then they purchased more. The county's lack of nightlife and a true downtown bar scene could also be a factor in the low rate of crime, he said. }. Sheriff's office arrests armed man outside Shallotte hotel. But all violent crimes dropped from 2021 to 2022. Your email address will not be published. Jacqueline Seward Morgan, Clerk. More:Brunswick sheriff's office searching for Supply shooting person of interest. An official website of the United States government. partner_name: "WWAY TV", Markeith Minor, a confidential informant in Operation Hell Swamp, began informing for ATF one month after he was convicted of a drug-related felony in Jan. 2017, according to trial transcripts. In each 2020 and 2022, Brunswick County saw two murders, but that number more than doubled in 2021 with five. (And as Your Honor knows, a Assistant U.S. Attorney would later say during Griffins July 2020 sentencing hearing, Bloods memberships and cell phones in prisons are one of the most dangerous combinations that weve seen in this district.). Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated. We're your neighbors. Deonte Xavier Bigelow, 7:17-cr-00165-BR-1: Pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The vehicle made several brief stops consistent with drug activity, leading sheriffs deputies to pull the car over in Calabash. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. Chism said the decrease in crime in the county over the past few years is likely a result of several things. In December, Whitted was found guilty of felony aggravated assault and felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime, simple assault, reckless endangerment and fleeing or attempting to elude police. In 2021, that number dropped 32% to 1,373. 2023 www.starnewsonline.com. 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