Wect crime today Event Calendar. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. Dan Brawley with Cucalorus was in the studio today talking about what attendees can expect from the performance. According to a Pender County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, the victims were Ricky Lynn WILMINGTON, N. According to First Sgt. According to the New Hanover County sheriff’s office, a shooting happened on the 2200 block of Teresa Drive, in Castle Hayne at 5:30 p. It happened around 1:00 p. WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. Police responded to a 911 call about a person lying on the ground around 9:30 p. Lottery. (WECT) - Wilmington police confirmed that shots were fired into Ruth’s Grocery at the Anderson St. (WECT) - Wilmington police are responding to a crash with injuries at Covil Avenue and Randall Parkway, according to a representative with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). As this system lifted out, we saw a damp and cloudy Saturday morning give way to a brighter and drier afternoon. (WECT) - The murder trial for a man charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in New Hanover County in 2020 began on Friday, Dec. Home. (WECT) - One person was killed after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of N Kerr Ave. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department is searching for a man suspected in an armed robbery at Bottega on Sunday, July 21, at around 5 p. 8. The unit will be at the Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall from 9 a. S. (WECT) - A man accused of causing a woman’s death when his car hit her apartment building in 2021 was sentenced to 70 months in prison and four years of supervised Crime. 27. According to a news release, the juvenile has been charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. It happened downtown on Princess Street near the Cape Fear River just after 2:45 a. (WECT) - -A Brunswick County woman is facing 10 additional child sex crime charges after being arrested on 80 counts of sex crime charges in February. 22. to 3 p. “When officers arrived, they immediately began Crime. WHITEVILLE, N. (WECT) - A Wilmington has been sentenced after he fled from police with a bag of cocaine and a fully automatic machine gun. 9 following a cold weather advisory and low wind chills in Southeastern North Carolina. (WECT) - Wilmington police responded to a shooting Thursday morning, Aug. and N. Two men were shot and killed Thursday on Market Street in Wilmington, WECT reports. 12. (WECT) - One person is dead following a fight and shooting at the Walmart in Monkey Junction on Saturday, Nov. The victim of that assault is not the same victim of today’s homicide. on Thursday, July 4. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 3500 block, near Darlington Avenue. (WECT) - Police are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting Friday night, Jan. From the latest at the Old Bailey to what's happening at the end of your road, we have reporters all over London covering the biggest incidents every single day. (WECT) - Wrightsville Beach town officials have confirmed a driver was killed in a crash into two homes on South Waynick Blvd on Tuesday, Aug. First Alert Skycams. SURF CITY, N. 61-year-old Damian Alexander Brezinski made his first appearance in a New Hanover LAKE WACCAMAW, N. Three people have been charged, according to a press release from Wilmington Police Department: Demere Ballard, 21, of Navassa; Zykwan Mcquillan, 23, of Wilmington; and A bullet crashed through the window of a nearby Halloween 365 during the Jan. Officers responded to the 500 block of Mercer Avenue, near Randall Parkway, at WECT; 322 Shipyard Blvd. (WECT) - The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is assisting the Pender County Sheriff’s Office with a death investigation. (WECT) - One man is in the hospital after a shooting that occurred on Monday. According to the crime stats violent crime dropped from 617 in 2022 to 587 in Crime. (WECT) - Tropical Storm Debby has brought multiple tornado warnings and some flooding to the Cape Fear. Andrew Pait with North Carolina State Highway Patrol Crime. Cape Fear SOUTHEASTERN N. According to the town, the street will be closed from 8 a. 23, 2024 at 9:25 PM EST Brunswick County woman charged with 90 child sex crime charges. (WECT) - A winter storm hit southeast North Carolina Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Stay updated with the latest Whiteville, NC local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. (WECT) - A woman has been charged after a fatal hit-and-run involving a member of a work crew. and Rankin St. Reports say one of the victims, Tangela McKinnon, suffered from a graze wound from a bullet. (WECT) - The two suspects charged in connection with a deadly shooting Friday afternoon at the Bennett Village Apartments off of Piner Road in Wilmington appeared in court Monday. First Alert Hurricane Center. (WECT) -A wet and wintery system brought a wintery mix to the Cape Fear Friday night. One victim was WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - Seven people were arrested in connection to a search at the 10000 block of Center Road in Bladenboro on March 6, per the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. 26 shooting near College Road and Randall Parkway (WECT) In 2021, Vaughan was accused of pointing a gun at a Wilmington police officer along Randall Parkway. The man was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in serious condition. Local author Marie Saleeby visited the WECT studio Monday for an interview on her work’s upcoming WILMINGTON, N. Delaney Tarpley joined the WECT news team in September 2023 as a multimedia journalist and weekend anchor. police departments release preliminary or finalized 2024 crime numbers, many are reporting historic declines in homicides and drops in other violent crimes compared to 2023. Saturday. The crime spree left one woman in critical condition after being shot walking her dog and another woman injured after being zip tied and assaulted. Southeastern Community College. A Walmart employee, Mark Thomas Paz, was pronounced dead at the WILMINGTON, N. SkyCams. 3, 2022, a vehicle with a person inside was struck and a ShotSpotter Dozens of sex crime charges added for former Bladen Co. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is holding two community resource fairs after receiving a grant from the U. Olivero is one of the 44 restaurants mentioned on the list which was released on Feb. 31, WILMINGTON, N. Politics. (WECT) - A Carolina Beach cardiologist is behind bars for sex crimes involving a 10-year-old. 24. According to a press release from PCSO, deputies responded to a 911 call on Tuesday, Oct. to 4:30 p. (WECT) - A woman has WILMINGTON, N. WPD says one person was injured and taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Friday and taken to the hospital, where he later died. The closure is due to the installation of a new stormwater WILMINGTON, N. Email your story ideas & other info to newsroom@wect. (WECT) - The operator of the excavator that fell into a body of water on Eagles Island has been found dead, according to a spokesperson with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. 12, in Leland. The call reportedly came in at 8:28 p. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced it will be hosting country singer Wynonna Judd. Tickets go on sale for Wilson Center Members at 10 a. Cape Fear Foodie. Log in. (WECT) - The identity of the man shot and killed by Columbus County Sheriff deputies has been released by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. (WECT) - Officials have released the names of two people killed in a stabbing incident Thursday evening. Brandon specializes in crime, consumer and data-driven investigations. Arrest warrants obtained by WECT state a three-foot metal pole was used to rob Stewart of money, a cell phone and car keys. In a 911 call released in late August, the caller indicated that the house was full of law enforcement and that the family was on vacation. (WECT) - A 23-year-old was killed and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Friday afternoon, Aug. Per the Carolina Beach Police WILMINGTON, N. Columbus Co. (WRAL) - Five family members were tortured with hot metal during a home invasion last weekend – a crime that Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats called the most heinous crime he’s ever investigated. and found property damage. Zeam - News Streams. 5, in Columbus County, according to the county sheriff’s office. Meet the Team. (WECT) - Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at a rally at the Aero Center near Wilmington BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. 31st Chloe Sagendorph, 27, of Whiteville was charged with DWI, felony death by vehicle, and felony hit-and-run. The Wilmington Police Department responded to a fight at a parking lot at 7th and Nixon Street WILMINGTON, N. That drop has grabbed the attention of the White House. He says he is from New Jersey, and that the child just turned 6-years-old. Cape Fear HAMPSTEAD, N. On Dec. (WECT) - Crews battled a fire that spread to two houses in the Sunset Park area Tuesday afternoon, April 2. (WECT) - An investigation into a double fatal shooting is underway in Bladen County, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. Published: Dec. UNCW Basketball on WECT, Bounce. SOUTHEASTERN N. Deputies responded to a shots fired call WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - A man who law enforcement says was involved in criminal incidents throughout Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach was fatally shot after exchanging fire with deputies and BLADEN COUNTY, N. Per the NHCSO, he borrowed a gun from a neighbor, went outside and fired several shots, one of which hit a nearby home. (WECT) - Crews have secured a gas leak on Pine Grove and Oleander Drive that shut down the road. Economy. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in “Operation Street Sweep. Both lanes Crime. Video obtained by WECT shows an alleged confrontation in Carolina Beach taken right before a driver led police officers on a chase. You can see photos of WILMINGTON, N. Per the Carolina Beach Police Department, units responded to the 600 block of Spencer-Farlow Drive, near Food Lion, just before 7 a. At around 6:30 p. (WECT) - One woman is dead and another is charged with murder after a shooting on S. Stewart’s body was found at Millers Pond Park in March 2020, and two were charged in September of 2020. 26, in Southport. following a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of Darlington Avenue. Black History Month. on Wednesday, Nov. By WECT Crime. Azalea Festival events kick-off today. 205,938 likes · 38,023 talking about this · 292 were here. (WECT) By Justin Moore and Wilmington police responded to an attempted robbery and shooting in the 3600 block of Market Street near Coastal Suites Thursday a bit after 1:30 p. Wilmington, NC Crime. Updated: 2 hours ago. , per the WPD. (WECT) - Midnight was HARNETT COUNTY, N. to Crime. Friday. (WECT) – A 15-year-old has been charged in the shooting of another minor at New Hanover High School on Monday. 44-year-old Sara Jean Sellers was WILMINGTON, N. About Us. (WECT) - After floodwaters cut off U. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday that a man has been given additional charges in a human trafficking investigation involving over 150 victims. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has released an update to the community on the city’s 2024 crime statistics. NextGen TV. Wilmington police say officers heard gunfire Sunday morning around 1:30 a. m WILMINGTON, N. News. (WECT) - A judge lowered the total bond from $6. (WECT) - A 15-year-old male surrendered himself to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday around 6 p. COM (910) 791 WILMINGTON, N. Teen's Shocking Crime: Magnum Tragedy; Kimmel Shocked by Unusual 'Handmaid' Request; TODAY’S TOP STORIES. On Oct. The fire began at a home at 319 Virginia Avenue and later spread to damage the home next . Ahead of the most impactful weather, expect clearing Ella joined the WECT First Alert Weather team in August of 2023. in connection to the shooting that took place on Moultrie Lane, Elizabethtown Wednesday morning. No WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) -The Wilmington Police Department responded to 159,000 calls in 2021 — that’s an average of 300-400 calls every 24 hours. By WECT Staff. (WECT) - New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office investigators say a homeowner under the influence believed four men broke into his home with shotguns on Monday, June 10. 1. Raised right here in the Cape Fear, Ella’s fascination for meteorology grew with each hurricane that Crime. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating a shooting that may be linked to social media. (WECT) - A Leland man faces several gun charges after allegedly pulling out a gun and firing shots during a funeral. Department of Justice. (WECT) - The town of Oak Island has announced that a portion of NE 68th Street will be closed today. Ella is a Wilmington native and grew up watching WECT. The victims have been identified as 57-year-old Enrique BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. (WECT) - Four people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash in Sunset Beach Saturday, May 25. Per the WPD, the suspect is in his 30s with a buzz cut, WECT, Where News Comes First is Southeastern North Carolina's News Leader on air, online, on mobile and now on your Roku! As your source for the best local news, weather, sports and entertainment Crime. According to a press release from the Southport Police Department, officers found an unresponsive woman laying in OAK ISLAND, N. WPD says they saw a person riding a bike with a ski mask on near 14th and Nun streets around 11:30 p. WECT 6 News. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a suspected homicide following a fire in Rocky Point. woman WILMINGTON, N. Cape Fear Eats. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a report of someone being shot in Stay updated with the latest Southport, NC local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. Military. 2. (WECT) - Police are asking for information about a shooting that left one man dead in Wilmington. S. Crime scene tape is sectioning off part of the parking lot in front of the Harris Teeter grocery store. Backyard BBQ. Officers saw 5% fewer homicides/murders with the WPD responding CAROLINA BEACH, N. 1-on-1 with Jon Evans. 8th Street after receiving a Shotspotter notification. The funding comes from the department’s Office WILMINGTON, N. Wilmington Police Department (WPD) officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on N. Southeastern Community College will continue remote instruction and work on Friday, Jan. New Hanover County sends Station 13 concerns to state, pays for investigation into Crime. COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. The A Brunswick County woman is facing 10 more child sex crime charges after being arrested in February on 80 counts of sex crime charges. Bladen County Schools After getting a closer look at new crime data from the Wilmington Police Department, we know many of the numbers agree. (WECT) - The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after attempts to apprehend a person turned into a fatal shooting by deputies from Thursday night into Friday morning. ” They are disturbing but gripping stories in which Bradley uses Warrants: Former Granville sheriff had vehicles confiscated from crime scenes on his property Former Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins is serving 18 months in prison, but his legal problems keep building. 1994, and stabbed her to death. (WECT) - A teenager was injured in a shooting in the Wilmington area. Police identify victim in Wilmington fatal shooting. (WECT) - A death investigation is underway in Carolina Beach after a child died in an accidental shooting on Saturday, Aug. Officers found a man shot after 7 p. (WECT) - As of 1 p. According to the town of Kure Beach, the burn will begin at around 9 a. Election Results. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday morning. Police were called to the area near the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Marion Drive at 6:20 p. The shooting damaged one residence a car in front of it. The sheriff’s office says the investigation is in connection to the fire at WILMINGTON, N. According to District Attorney Ben David, charges in that case were dismissed last year. “23-year-old Otis Taylor was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced deceased at the scene. The surrounding community can expect to see a moderate amount of smoke throughout the day today, as well as tomorrow. PENDER COUNTY, N. Crimes of the Cape Fear which was domestic violence-related. WPD told WECT the person injured is still in serious WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - A now-former charter school teacher in Lake Waccamaw is in custody on several drug and sex crime charges. (WECT) - A man is in custody following a crash that took the life of a pedestrian early Sunday morning. 4 house fire has died. According to arrest warrants, the Lake Waccamaw Police Department arrested 49 WILMINGTON, N. House Bill 233 includes changes to the State Human Resources Commission, such as allowing the office to contact local officials WECT, Where News Comes First is Southeastern North Carolina's News Leader on air, online, on mobile and now on your Roku! As your source for the best local news, weather, sports and entertainment WECT (channel 6) is a television station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with NBC. on Wednesday, June 19. (WECT) - An early Monday, Sept. Kevon Bracey, 26, was a suspect in a Wilmington Police Department (WPD) investigation into narcotics activity in the South Turners Run area around Feb. m. (WECT) - On June 28, Governor Roy Cooper signed five bills into law. (WECT) - A criminal complaint from the federal government states that two people from the Wilmington area have been charged on four counts in connection to their alleged part in the Jan. (WECT) - Surf City police have identified Charles Michael Haywood, 22, of Holly Springs, as the person arrested in connection to a homicide investigation. at the northernmost end before E Yatcht Drive. (WECT) – Three people are dead and another is injured after a shooting in the parking lot of the Landfall Center shopping complex in Wilmington Saturday. Schools. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 18 Police are searching for a 42-year-old Vietnamese man suspected of murdering another Vietnamese man who lived with him in a Tuen Mun village house. Columbus County Schools . Local beaches to begin paid parking today. (WECT) - Four people have been charged in connection to a January murder in Bladen County. Wilmington Police told WECT News that Ottenburg was in an obscure location that family, friends and law enforcement walked past. C. True Crime Network: 6. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden toured a Wilmington WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - One man is dead and two suspects are charged with murder after a shooting Sunday morning in downtown Wilmington. (WECT) - Five people were killed in a car accident in Bladen County on Sunday afternoon. COLUMBUS, N. 10, according to police. Weather. Police are looking for two suspects at this time. Delaney was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says that two people were found dead on Nov. The Wilmington Police Department said 23-year-old Savion Wilson was armed at the time of the shooting. (WECT) - The Whiteville Police Department announced that two suspects have been charged in relation to an April 5 shooting that took place on E Columbus Street. (WECT) - On June 21, a secure custody hearing was held for three teenagers arrested and charged with first-degree murder in New Hanover County. According to the release, the Whiteville Dan Brawley with Cucalorus was in the studio today talking about what attendees can expect from the performance. Boiling Spring Lakes business owner charged with crimes against nature . (WECT) - As we prepare for the upcoming winter storm in Wilmington, the First Alert Weather Team will be answering your questions about what to expect. Arrest warrants say that he was armed with a knife, but whether or not he used the knife has not been confirmed. (WECT) - One person and one dog have died during a fatal house fire in Brunswick County Monday morning. (WECT) - Wilmington police responded to an attempted robbery and shooting in the 3600 block of Market Street near Coastal Suites Thursday a bit after 1:30 p. National. (WECT) - Sunset Beach issued a warning to its town administrator after she told the police department it had to meet certain proposed quotas. (WECT) - Wilmington Police has confirmed that the pedestrian hit by a car while walking on South College Road on Saturday night has died. 63-year-old David Earl Denkins, of Tar Heel, was terminated by the school system after being accused of several sex offenses involving children. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. Novant Health mobile mammogram unit to visit Ocean Isle Crime. Many students and parents heard about the crime spree through social media, specifically a UNCW Snapchat group, while others were left unaware. 29, on Metting Road, according to the city police department. on Old Georgetown Road near Clubhouse Drive. “On 05/23/2023, the Stay updated with the latest Leland, NC local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. The event is set to take place on Saturday, June 15, and is a part of Judd’s Greatest Hits tour. (WECT) - The fall 2024 safety grades for three local hospitals showed decreases for two and no change for one, according to the Leapfrog Group. (WNCN) - Two suspects were arrested less than 24 hours after a double homicide in Fayetteville. m Numbers from the Chadbourn Police Department show that crime in the town dropped 17. (WECT) - One person is dead and another is injured after an early morning shooting Saturday, July 13, in a Sea Breeze neighborhood, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. One is called “The Beast Within,” and the other is called “Serial Killer. on Saturday, December 28 CAROLINA BEACH, N. Per the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Friday, July 19, to W Strawberry Street in Chadbourn. CBS 17 previously reported two men – Aljarez Elliot, 18, and Alzy Diamind, 24 – were killed in a shooting Governor Josh Stein is traveling to Wilmington to attend the quarterly Governor’s Crime Commission meeting. , Wilmington police responded to a vehicle WILMINGTON, N. 26-year-old Sydney Ojiambo, from Raleigh, is accused of stealing an Amazon C OLUMBUS COUNTY, N. After a multi-county investigation between the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and the Chadbourn Police Department, three people have been arrested After a multi-county investigation between the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and the Chadbourn Police Department, three people have been arrested for stealing from the Lumber ABC Store. Here We Grow. Columbus County On Wednesday, Wilmington Police Department officers, members of the Cape Fear Regional Special Teams, SWAT team, and crisis negotiators arrived at a home in the 900 block of S 11th Street just before 5:45 a. Event WILMINGTON, N. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office says Quashawn Pearsall, 19, was shot just before 3 p. Officers also located property damage at a nearby house, according to a release from WPD. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Rev. on Jan. (WECT) - Many neighbors in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach are still on edge after a series of random violent incidents late last week. 17 (Ocean Highway West) heading towards the southern part of Brunswick County, hundreds of drivers were stranded for hours along the highway, HAMPSTEAD, N. The Brunswick WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties. Per the NHCSO, 74-year-old David Rose attempted to unlawfully enter the home on Capeside Drive just after 3 a. Breaking News Tip Line: 910-791-6681. The trial has entered its second week as of March 6, and Brooks’s case is being held in Superior Court Annex in Burgaw. Updated: Mar. 31st Street and found a WILMINGTON, N. WECT News 205K likes WILMINGTON, N. SUNSET BEACH, N. Sunset Beach. (WECT) - A New Hanover County pastor is facing a second indictment involving child sex crime charges. WECT and other local stations have been Content warning: This story contains footage that may not be suitable for all audiences. A WPD spokesman BLADEN COUNTY, N. 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM EST | Updated: Dec. (WECT) - Kure Beach Ocean Rescue and other crews are still looking as of Friday for a swimmer who was reported missing at 12:11 p. (WECT) - Wilmington police found 49-year-old Karin Rochelle Ottenberg dead at her home on Harrison Street in Wilmington, according to Wilmington Police spokesperson. (WECT) - Numbers from the Chadbourn Police Department show that crime in the town dropped 17. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Inspection File. , units responded to Lullwater Drive WILMINGTON, N. PUBLICFILE@WECT. The suburban neighborhood in southern Harnett County looks idyllic on the outside, with cozy homes and basketball hoops. According to Mayor Darryl Mills, the driver WECT has heard from several former officers there‘s a toxic environment inside the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Woman found shot to death at Fayetteville gas station, another shooting victim shows up at hospital Detectives with Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are actively conducting a homicide investigation Crime. Before joining InvestigateTV, he was assistant news director at WECT, Gray Television’s NBC affiliate in LELAND, N. (WECT) - Your First Alert Weather Team urges you to stay alert with your WECT Weather App for wintry weather, some of which may be disruptive. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has arrested a man for murder in the Maple Hill area. Jonathan Ballard was indicted in August in Brunswick County for seven counts of Crime. He Crime. (WECT) - Carolina Beach police are investigating after one person was killed Thursday, July 4. Watch WECT’s 2024 Hurricane Season Special During his 25 years behind bars for that crime, Bradley wrote two short stories. Per the WPD, officers were called to assist hospital police just after 1:15 a. after receiving a report about someone allegedly breaking into an apartment. 15 following a shots fired report. (WECT) - New numbers show violent crime is down in Wilmington. 16 at a home on Rolan Boulevard in Tabor City. , Wilmington Police responded to reports of MAPLE HILL, N. At 1:36 a. “I think it’s important to get this out there that we are trying to clean up the community,” Sheriff Brian Chism said. The Wilmington Police Department said the shooting occurred around 10 p. (WECT) - A pedestrian struck by a truck two weeks ago is still in the hospital. The force received WILMINGTON, N. Brunswick County woman charged with 90 child sex crime charges. CCSO says the shooting was reported on Jan. and end around 3 p. A shell casing was located on Wrightsville Avenue and damage to a window was discovered. Cape Fear RALEIGH, N. Brindell WILMINGTON, N. Per the WPD, officers responded just after 7 p. (WECT) - Wilmington police say a woman was stabbed after a fight broke out early Sunday morning, May 26. in the 0 block of Chestnut Street. (WECT) By WECT Staff. BLADENBORO, N. William Everett, a 74-year-old from Philadelphia, WILMINGTON, N. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 1400 block of Corbett Street just after 10 p. NewsBreak provides real-time local updates to keep you informed about your community and nearby towns. Back to School. Schools bus driver. Police department changes, including a quota for traffic BLADEN COUNTY, N. (WECT) - A man charged with the murder of a woman and an unborn child will remain in jail under no bond, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Friday Night Football. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a homicide Wednesday morning, Sept. According to the Leland Police Department, officers responded to Comet Westgate Apartments at around 10:40 p. According to State Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Purdie Hall Rd. New Hanover County deputies shot and killed 34-year-old Steven Ryan Todd in the shooting near South Kerr Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, according to PENDER COUNTY, N. Various crews and drones were deployed WILMINGTON, N. WECT and the First Alert Weather Team keeps you updated on the latest weather for the Coastal Carolinas. Wilmington Police Chief Donny BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department saw a significant reduction in violent crimes, according to a WPD release. Regional. Novant Health mobile mammogram unit to visit Ocean Isle Beach today. Now, the man behind the violence, 35 ELIZABETHTOWN, N. (WECT) -A Brunswick County woman is being held under a $2 million secured bond after being arrested and charged with 80 child sex crime charges. 44-year-old Sara Jean Sellers was Hong Kong police have arrested 55 people in a three-day operation against triad-controlled drug, gambling and sex businesses in Tuen Mun. (WECT) - Police responded to a head-on crash just before 10 p. 29, at Maple Hill School Road and found three people who had been shot. A cool and breezy Saturday afternoon will become a frigid Saturday night. (WECT) - Wilmington police are searching for two men who robbed a convenience store on Monday night. 9% from 2023-2024. WILMINGTON, N. A spokesperson with New Hanover County told WECT that smoke is visible and no one is trapped in the fire. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) cautions residents about the dangerous road conditions due to the winter weather. (WECT) - One person is dead after a shooting in Whiteville Saturday afternoon. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; WILMINGTON, N. Per the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to the 100 block of Timber Creek Trail just before 10 p. (WECT) - A woman has been sentenced in a 2023 hit-and-run in New Hanover County that left UNCW student, McGroary “Rory” Domitrovits, dead. Daniel Gene Autry, James Todd Harrelson, Jessica Lynne Sloan and Tanner Scott Harrelson SUNSET BEACH, N. WECT meteorologist Gabe Ross will be live WILMINGTON, N. SOUTHPORT, N. CFCC to hold community resource fairs for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Whiteville Police Chief Doug Ipock says officers responded to a home on Ward Street around 3 p. in the Hanover Center parking lot at the 3500 block of Oleander Drive, police says. (WECT) - Bridges across the Cape Fear region are slowly reopening after dangerous conditions shut them down. 7 Oxygen Oxygen: Prior to September 26, 2012, WECT-DT2 aired a 24-hour local weather channel with the branding "WECT Plus". (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department confirms the second victim of a Jan. 5 million to $2 million Monday for 61-year-old Carolina Beach cardiologist Damian Alexander Brezinski, who is charged with several crimes WILMINGTON, N. The Whiteville Police Department and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office assisted PENDER COUNTY, N. The fire is still under investigation,” the department said. Cape Fear Cooking. 6. (WECT) - The name of WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N. (WECT) -Some schools are operating on delays Thursday, Jan. Crime. on Wednesday afternoon. and Farley Dr. The statistics break down everything from the number of murders in the city, to the level of violent crime. 61-year-old Damian Alexander Brezinski was arrested on Dubbed “Colcor” by federal officials, the far reaching organized crime scandal shocked the community with the eventual arrest of over 50 people, including about a dozen public officials. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) says just after 10:50 FAYETTEVILLE, N. Published: Feb. 4 days ago. School Sex Scandal. Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams presented a breakdown of the WILMINGTON, N. just before 4 WECT News, Wilmington, North Carolina. (WECT) - What started Crime. (WECT) - The Southport Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run case. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Ethan Zander Melton was CAROLINA BEACH, N. CHADBOURN, N. TABOR CITY, N. , March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, storm-ready North Carolina today at an event celebrating WILMINGTON, N. Sky 5 Drone Footage. The Murdaugh Cases. “When we started adding the Flock gunshot detection devices in, it has helped reduce crime,” said Chief Elliott. 13. (WECT) - A man was taken into custody following a Thursday night shooting that damaged property in a Wilmington neighborhood, according to a release from the Wilmington Police Department. Sports. NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N. “The second victim who was airlifted to chapel hill burn unit succumbed to their injuries and passed away. 20. See It, Snap It, Send It. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department arrested four people after an investigation into gun-related violations in the city. Previous coverage: SOUTHPORT, N. (WECT) - A man is in serious but stable condition after he was shot by a Wilmington police officer. com. 3 days ago. (WECT) - A Wilmington restaurant has been featured on USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list. Weekend Today. By taking the plea deal, Arias will have 24 months of unsupervised probation, must surrender the firearm to be destroyed, and must do a PSA for law enforcement Crime. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit launched an operation early Thursday morning to arrest offenders with outstanding drug-related warrants. 5th Avenue in Wilmington early Saturday morning. At around 5 a. 2, shooting damaged Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital, according to the Wilmington Police Department. (WECT) - Four people have been charged following three incidents of threats being directed towards West Columbus High School, Nakina Middle School and WHITEVILLE, N. (WECT) - A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting Thursday night, Dec. Brunswick County community members speak out WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday night after shots were fired on Darlington Avenue, according to the Wilmington Police Department. 9, KURE BEACH, N. The BCSO says that there Stay updated with the latest Sunset Beach, NC local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. 24, the Wilmington Police Department released traffic camera video of the officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of William Brent Crime. BLADEN COUNTY, N. Brunswick County woman charged with 90 child sex crime WILMINGTON, N. (WECT) - A Carolina Beach cardiologist is facing nine new charges in a child sex crime case, according to the Kure Beach Police Department. 16, in the 4200 block of Academy Cove, where Aspire 349 is located, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The Crime. Monday, the National Weather Service aggregated and released isolated, extreme rainfall totals from a narrow but BLADEN COUNTY, N. Police say they were monitoring the crowds at that time when a large fight broke out. (WECT) - A storm Monday morning brought heavy rain and lightning to the area, closing roads and knocking over some trees. Chief of Police, Kenneth Elliott, credits the overall drop in crime to new technology. today. (WECT) - Several incidents involving rocks being thrown at cars traveling in Columbus County led to the arrests of two people, according to the county sheriff’s office. 4, they received the request to assist the sheriff’s office with a death WILMINGTON, N. 6, 2021 riots. (WECT) - Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) will conduct a controlled burn in Kure Beach on March 3. WPD says just after 8:45 a. A WPD representative said at the time one person was struck by a pickup truck. A national watchdog organization, the Leapfrog Group BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N. According to a press release from the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), two men walked into the Scotchman at Masonboro Loop Road carrying handguns at 11:45 p. Crimes of the Cape Fear. (WECT) - On Thursday, Aug. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 791-8070; Public Crime. Carolina in the Morning Saturday Early Edition . (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that it is investigating a drug-related shooting that left two people critically injured. ” The sheriff’s office says WILMINGTON, N. (Source: WECT) Crime. According to the Calabash Fire Department (CFD), several fire departments in the area responded to the call at a single-story home on Ocean Highway around 5:40 a. When officers arrived, they found that Johnny Jermaine Johnson, 43, from Leland, had been shot. WECT INVESTIGATES: Wilmington Police say man asking for donations for his mother’s ‘murder investigation’ is not being entirely truthful. (WECT) - More victims have come forward in a sex offense case involving a former bus driver for PHILADELPHIA (AP) - As U. intersection on Friday night. According to the WPD, officers responded to the 300 block of Calhoun Drive at 5 a. MyLondon is dedicated to covering all the latest court and crime across the city. woman arrested for allegedly giving baby cocaine . The subchannel also aired repeats of the main channel's weeknight 6 and 11 p. CAROLINA BEACH, N. . (WECT) - Wilmington police are still searching for the vehicle suspected of involvement in a hit and run on Carolina Beach Road that injured one and killed another on Sunday, Nov. (WECT) - School districts in Southeastern North Carolina are starting to share updated plans after this week’s winter storm. The Sunset Beach Police Department (SBPD) announced in a Facebook post Sunset Beach Bridge has reopened. 17:46, 1 APR 2025. near MainStay Suites HOLDEN BEACH & OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N. (WECT) - A man was killed and another transported to the hospital with injuries following a shooting Saturday, Oct. (WECT) - Two adults and two juveniles are in custody after a late-night shooting led to an overnight SWAT response in Wilmington. in the 6500 block of Market Street, near Spartan Road, Sunday night, June 2. (WECT) - A 35-year-old man was transported to NHRMC with a gunshot wound Thursday following an incident around 6:45 p. (WECT) - One person is in custody after a high-speed chase that ended near Island Creek Road and Harrison Creek Road. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Chance Deablo has WILMINGTON, N. According to WPD, last year there was a 15% decrease in murders compared to 2023 and a 26% decrease in robberies. on Sunday. (WECT) - A Wilmington KURE BEACH, N. at S. , the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. pzvgvolxgijvbcpxrfrdnkdpjujwjylwdtgeyiayhcpbmrgjipvblllxjlvgflwvehbvmrqymiwewrape
