A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville from injuries he sustained in the shooting, Sheriff Wes Tripp said in the statement.

The sheriff declined to immediately comment beyond what was released in the statement.

According to the statement the sheriff's office received a call shortly after 10:30 p.m. about a shooting that occurred in the town limits.

The victim was transported to Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount and then flown to Vidant where he died.

The sheriff's office has multiple suspects in the case and continues to follow up on leads.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

On that path comes a tough decision to ask for funds so she can make the preschool hers.

“The owners have been really good to me,” Moseley said today.

But as they decide to scale back their operations, they want Moseley to take over the license. “I want to,” she said, “It's been a dream of mine. It's just a sudden thing I wasn't prepared for.”

Moseley has until August 1 to come up with $5,000 to take over the lease of the preschool located on Clearfield Drive.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by her daughter and as of today $1,625 has been raised in four days.

If she can raise the $5,000, the day-to-day operating expenses will come from enrollment from there on out. “It was tough for me to ask for help. If I had to be a salesman, I would never charge.”

Moseley came to the Gingerbread House last year after the story of how she and the children at her home preschool raised funds through a lemonade stand to buy a water slide. “This year I've learned a million things. There are a lot of rules and regulations. They want me to take over the lease on August 1. I think we can do it. People are asking me where to send the checks to.”

Under Moseley's leadership, the preschool has a waiting list of 50 children and is at full staff.

Even if she can only get part of the funding from GoFundMe, she will try to come up with the rest. She is also not trying to rely on the funding website alone to raise the money. Her husband is planning a plate dinner sale and there is yard sale in the works to help the cause. “We're going to work for this.”

Moseley is humbled by the money raised thus far. “This community has always come together. There's really good people who live here.”

The GoFundMe campaign is not to line her pockets, she said, but to get the initial funds to take over the preschool. “It's not going to get me rich. It's a small school. It's not going to make me millions. It's a passion. I've been blessed with an awesome opportunity.”

Clements began his career at Roanoke Rapids in 1995 in production and was accepted in the Maintenance Apprenticeship program in 1997.

He progressed to an A Class maintenance employee in the Mechanical Maintenance Department.

In 2004, he transferred to the E&I Maintenance Department and has filled in as lead person.

He received an associate of science degree from Richard Bland College in 1993.

He and his wife, Melissa, reside in Roanoke Rapids. They have two sons — Jarret and Colin.

Major Scott Hall said the victim was awakened from her sleep by Melvin Ray Harris, 49, and reportedly raped later.

Harris had permission to be at the residence and was familiar with the victim, Hall said.

The victim fled the residence, just outside Roanoke Rapids, and sought help from family friends. “Other than undergoing a traumatic event, the victim was not otherwise harmed,” Hall said.

The sheriff's office received the call around 4 a.m. Lieutenant George Evans and deputies Tim Strickland and Cody Fortier investigated. The investigation led to Evans arresting Harris and charging him with second-degree rape.

He was jailed on $250,000 secured bond and has a July 15 court date.

The school district says the amount commissioners have agreed to fund would only allow it to build a school for 550 students when Manning's current student population is 650.

“What’s the point of building a school and still have children in mobile units?” Manning PTA President Tabitha Grimes said in the statement. “As a parent, my main concern is safety. Manning is not safe. I’d much rather see our tax dollars spent wisely and have it done right the first time.”

The school district says under North Carolina law, counties are responsible for school construction. Roanoke Rapids school leaders have agreed to take a portion of their lottery funds to help with the project over the life of the loan.

Additionally, the district purchased the land off Tenth Street for the 84,000-square-feet facility.

The cost of building an elementary school for 700 students based on today’s state requirements, modern technology, and state of the art security is $21.5 million, it says. That figure includes furnishing it as well.

“We’re willing to recycle the desks, smart boards, technology, and other furnishings currently used at Manning,” said school board Chair Jay Carlisle in the statement. “That would bring the cost down to $20.6 million and include money to demolish the existing school and properly remove the asbestos.”

But, he said in the statement, “The total construction cost is more than just the bricks and mortar. I, too, would hate to see us build something that is too small for even our current student population.”

Several North Carolina-based architects have been interviewed, and they all came back with roughly the same estimate for basic building construction at $165 per square feet, which is below the state average last year of $198 per square feet.

“I remember this being talked about in 1997,” Renee Pearce, Belmont Elementary School PTA president, said in the statement. “The children of this county don’t stand a chance in today’s global economy if we don’t invest our tax dollars in them now in their foundational years.”

Said Pearce, “The children in the Manning area deserve at least what our children have at Belmont — a safe school and advanced learning environment. I encourage all parents in the district to voice their opinion to the commissioners. It’s long overdue.”

Board of Commissioners Chairman Vernon Bryant said he and County Manager Tony Brown have read the school system's statement and plan to release a more detailed statement soon.

“I feel that the board of commissioners, we're committed to building a new Manning school. We have already put in a million and the school system $200,000,” Bryant said this afternoon.

Bryant said the county has received information that shows a new school can be built ranging from $5 million to $40 million.

The commissioners chairman believes that for $19 million a safe, long-lasting school can be constructed. “If they want more then it's up to the school district. It's a stretch for the county to do what we are doing. We are committed. We have just given them a figure. It's up to them to figure how to work it. If they can't, they need to look at other things to make it happen. We have two other districts and have a lot of other needs. We're doing the best we can with what we can work with.”

Bryant said the county board stands committed to the $19.2 million. “They have to make it work and think outside the box.”

June 15

Around 1 a.m., Master Officer Roy Ball was on routine patrol on Premier Boulevard when he noticed a person loading mulch in his truck at Walmart.

Ball went to investigate the activity because there was no store employee assisting.

During his investigation, Ball discovered Jonathan Payton Hobbs, 44, of Emporia, took the mulch without paying

Ball cited Hobbs with larceny and possession of stolen goods and released him until his court date on July 17.

June 16

Around 1:30 p.m., Officer Patrick Smith investigated a larceny at Walmart.

Loss prevention staff told Smith Justin Blake Poythress, 30, of Roanoke Rapids took items from the store without paying for them.

Smith arrested and charged Poythress with larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was given a $500 bond and a July 31 court date.

June 17

Around 4:30 p.m., Officer Ryan Cross investigated a 911 hangup call at Walgreen's.

Cross located Charlie Lee Baugham, of Roanoke Rapids, and charged him with trespassing.

Baugham was given a $300 bond and a July 30 court date.

Sergeant Richie White assisted.

Around 5 p.m., Walmart loss prevention told Halifax Central Dispatch a male and female stole a TV and were leaving on a green truck.

Captain Ozzie Morgan located a vehicle matching that description near the intersection of Hamilton Street and Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.

Morgan arrested and charged Britney Marie Shaw, 22, and Kenneth Wayne Turner, both of Roanoke Rapids, for larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Shaw was also charged with resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer because during the transport she was able to remove the handcuffs and run away from the officers.

Officer Greg Colson assisted.

Around 5 p.m., Officer Joey Spragins received a call about a larceny at Big Al’s Mini Mart on Jackson Street.

Spragins spoke with the victim, who stated they had put a tablet on the ice cream cooler to get something and when they weren’t looking someone took the tablet.

Spragins learned Willie Thomas Suiter III, 37, of Roanoke Rapids, was in the store at the same time as the victim.

Suiter was located with the tablet in his possession.

Spragins arrested and charged Suiter with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

He was given a $500 bond and July 24 court date.

Master Officer Gerald Morris assisted.

June 19

Around 1:30 a.m. while on routine patrol, Officer Adam Salmon saw several juveniles on bikes in the area of Julian R. Allsbrook Highway and Chockoyotte Street.

Salmon got out with the juveniles to check to see if they were in compliance with the curfew ordinance. During the interaction, Salmon noticed Guy Lee Caine Jr., 17, of Garysburg had what looked like a gun inside his pants pocket.

Salmon recovered a flare gun from Caine's pocket and charged him with carrying a concealed weapon. Caine was given a $200 bond and a July 10 court date.

Lieutenant Jeff Baggett and Officer Jeffrey Mason assisted.

June 20

Around 4 p.m., Officer Scott Blythe responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Blythe Sarah Jeanne Mashino, 25, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, took items from the store without paying for them.

Blythe arrested and charged Mashino with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

She was given a $1,000 bond and a court date of July 17.

June 21

Around 10 p.m., Sergeant Terrence Tyler responded to a disturbance call on Apollo Circle.

Tyler learned there was an argument over a set of clippers and during the investigation, Jomar Ohja Squire, 26, of Roanoke Rapids became belligerent and began to curse and yell.

Tyler had Squire leave to get things calmed down, but he returned and began to curse again.

When Tyler tried to arrest him for disorderly conduct, Squire pulled away.

Tyler eventually arrested Squire and charged him with disorderly conduct and resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer.

Squire, who was out on other charges, was given a $10,000 bond and a July 24 court date.

Master Officer Mark Peck and Officer Chris Biggerstaff assisted.

A reward of up to $10,000 is possible for any information that may lead to the arrest, conviction or both of the suspect.

The reward, according to a statement released today by Sheriff B.K. Roberts, has been made through a partnership with the travel center in addition to a $1,000 reward from Brunswick Crime Solvers.

The robberies occurred on May 9 and June 20 are believed to be committed by the same person driving what Roberts described as a very clean black Lexus four-door sedan, most likely a 2007-2009 ES 300 or ES 350 model.

The car has a light interior, sunroof and seven-spoked wheels as well as a chrome package that includes the door handles. It does not have GPS or tinted windows.

The suspect description is a black male standing between 5-feet, 9-inches to 5-feet, 11-inches tall and possibly weighing between 160 to 180 pounds. He is believed to have a medium complexion and short hair.

“As the sheriff of this county, I know someone can help us identify this car or suspect and receive up to $11,000 for that assistance,” Roberts said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 434-848-3133 and ask for Roberts or the investigator on duty or Crime Solvers at 434-848-2336.  

In fact, the only recent movement in his case has been to ship him to Raleigh's Central Prison for safekeeping per a judge's order last month.

The order, signed by Superior Court Judge Milton F. Fitch Jr., is based on an oral petition from the Halifax County Detention Center and shows the court's belief Edwards “has established himself as a serious security risk to the staff and other inmates … by being involved in planning escapes and assaulting other inmates.”

Fitch further ruled, “That since (Edwards) had planned an escape, assaulted other inmates and displayed insubordinate behavior towards the detention staff … the defendant is a security risk to the staff and other inmates of the Halifax County Detention Center,” and, “that it is necessary that the defendant … be transferred to a state prison facility for his confinement requirements in as much as the Halifax County Detention Center facilities are inadequate to provide the proper supervision level to adequately ensure the safety of the staff and other inmates at the Halifax County Detention Center.”

Edwards had reportedly been on a crime spree the spring and summer of 2011 and was served with warrants at the time of his arrest for armed robbery and drug sales and two murders that occurred three days apart — the murder of Peterson on September 18 and the murder of Tann on September 21.

Garysburg Police Chief Melvin Garner said 29-year-old Dameon Turner was arrested this morning without trouble.

Deputy Chris Exum of the Northampton County Sheriff Office received a call shortly before 2:30 about a breaking and entering in progress at a residence located on Highway 301 North.

Sergeant William James and Deputy William Martin Jr. of the sheriff's office along with Officer Thomas Staton of the Gaston Police Department responded to assist Exum.

Exum spotted a man later identified as Turner running from the back of the residence.

Exum gave commands to stop but Turner continued to run towards Freeman Street.

After a short foot pursuit, Exum, along with James, located Turner hiding in a nearby wooded area. Evidence was collected from that area and investigation by Garner determined Turner was attempting to enter a room occupied by the victim.

Once the victim heard noises outside her window she called 911 and officers quickly responded.

Turner was charged with attempted first-degree burglary and resisting a public officer.

He was given a $5,500 secured bond and July 2 court date.

“I would like to thank the Northampton County Sheriff Office and the Gaston Police Department for their quick response,” Garner said.

“You are hereby notified after July 1, 2015, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office will commence enforcement of (North Carolina) General Statute 14-3065.4 against any person involved in activity made unlawful (under the statute). This includes, but is not limited to any owner, operator, manager or employee involved in the illegal activity. I, along with the police chiefs of Halifax County, are committed to the enforcement of this statute.”

Each violation is a separate offense, Tripp said in the letter. The first offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor, while the second is a Class H felony and the third or subsequent is a Class G felony.

“This is the only notice you will receive from the Halifax County Sheriff's Office prior to taking our enforcement action,” Tripp said in the letter. “Great consideration has been given in recent months in lieu of potential legislation and the use of Halifax County tax dollars. In turn, cooperation in this matter would be appreciated.”

Tripp said the enforcement will be county-wide, including municipalities. The letter essentially means the businesses should close or after July 1 there will be enforcement.

“We're working together,” said Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty. “If there is a violation of the law it will be enforced.”

There are five establishments in the city, according to its tax office.

The letter comes on the heels of a November ruling by the state Court of Appeals that upheld the convictions of two people in Edgecombe for violating a state ban on video sweepstakes.

Detective Chris Babb said entry was gained by breaking the front door glass.

The losses include damages and undisclosed merchandise, which was taken from inside the store. Surveillance footage from in and around the business captured images of the suspect, who is believed to frequent the South Rosemary area.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is encouraged to contact the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at 252-533-2810, Babb at 252-533-2823 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

The ceremonies were also a way to thank the Halifax Regional Foundation for its contribution in bringing the fifth floor project to completion and getting the third floor project started.

“It's really a bright day,” said HRMC Administrator Will Mahone, who thanked the foundation for its contribution — $250,000 for the fifth floor project and $500,000 for the third floor.

“The whole goal is to help Halifax Regional,” said Rose Fleming, chair of the foundation board.

The foundation has already been responsible for a $670,000 mammography project, Fleming said. “We have done really well.”

The digital mammography fundraising campaign started in 2011 and was the first capital campaign of the foundation.

Fleming said the third floor renovation is expected to begin in September and will be done with patients in mind.

Bob Patterson, chair of the hospital board of directors, said, “Where would we be without the foundation? The mammography project, the fifth floor project and the tremendous donation for the third floor helps the hospital provide superior healthcare.”

The third floor is home to the progressive care unit, said Lolita Magnaye, nurse manager. It's where patients with cardiac and respiratory needs are cared for.

Magnaye said the third floor, due to its age, is in need of repairs from the floor to ceiling.

The renovation, she said, “Will build customer satisfaction.”

A video explained many of the renovations completed on the fifth floor, which is a medical surgical unit. It included a 38-patient room upgrade, adding protective walls and upgrades designed for patient convenience.

The third floor will have similar upgrades.

Agent D.R. Radford of the City County Drug Task Force said in a statement he initiated the stop on Highway 301 south of Enfield due to a traffic violation just after 6:45.

The driver, Emanuel Whitaker, 56, gave consent to search and with assistance from Agent D.J. Hundley and Captain A.M. Harris, crack cocaine was seized.

Radford arrested and charged Whitaker with felony possession of cocaine and he was given a $2,000 unsecured bond. He has a July 22 court date.

Dexter Devon Taylor, 22, is wanted for the murder of Jarshamel Cambridge, who was pronounced dead at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville following the shooting.

The shooting, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement, occurred near Freedom and Franklin streets in Enfield around 10:30.

Investigation by the sheriff's office led to Taylor being named in the murder warrant.

More arrests are expected, Tripp said this afternoon.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

County Manager Tony Brown said this afternoon, upon release of the letter, “We hope the two boards will see fit to work together to make this happen as quickly as possible to the meet school needs.”

The statement released by the school system Tuesday said the commissioners' decision to hold the cost of a new school at $19.2 million is of concern to parents and is simply not enough.

(The letter in its original format and style is included as a PDF attachment at the end of this story)

The school district says the amount commissioners have agreed to fund would only allow it to build a school for 550 students when Manning's current student population is 650.

In the letter, Bryant writes, “The Halifax County Commissioners welcome dialogue from any of the three school districts at any time. Over the last several months, the commissioners have spent considerable time reviewing the costs of a new Manning elementary school and studying what is affordable to Halifax County's taxpayers.”

Bryant explains presently, the only regular source of outside financial assistance available to the county is the state Public School Building Capital Fund. “The money in this fund comes from the education lottery, and so it is often referred to as the lottery fund.”

When the education lottery was created, Bryant wrote, 40 percent of these lottery funds were allocated to the PSBCF to help counties meet the capital costs of building and maintaining public school buildings.

“Unfortunately,” he wrote, “This allocation has dwindled from 40 percent to about 17 percent. Although these lottery funds are earmarked to local school units, the lottery funds do not belong to the school districts.”

The specific statute, Bryant wrote, states the fund “shall be used to assist county governments in meeting their public school building capital needs for the local school units within the county.”

Bryant surmises, “So, the statement that Roanoke Rapids school leaders have agreed to take a portion of their lottery funds to help with the new Manning school project is a bit misleading. Lottery funds are actually county funds that are available to be used to meet public school building capital needs upon joint application of the board of commissioners and the board of education to the Department of Public Instruction.”

Building schools is an expensive endeavor for taxpayers, Bryant wrote.

The initial cost presented by the architect was more than $26 million, and that was trimmed to about $23 million, which now is trimmed to $20.6 million based on the most recent information.

He wrote ust to pay for the current $19.2 million plan of financing $18 million — $ 1.2 million is already available — the annual debt payments would be between $900,000 — for 40 years — up to $1.6 million — for 15 years.

These debt ranges would equate to a Halifax County tax increase of 2.81 cents up to 5.4 cents. To finance $20 million, the Halifax County tax increase would fall between 3.12 cents up to 6 cents.

The projections, the chairman wrote, are based on the current best and worst interest rates available. “Based on these figures, a review of other schools, a review of our county budget and our ability to make the debt service, the board established the figure of $19.2 million as a workable amount.”

That figure was established after a committee composed of Bryant and Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Education Chairman Jay Carlisle, RRGSD Superintendent Dennis Sawyer, Brown, Commissioner Carolyn Johnson and RRGSD Board members Michael Williams and Michael Salanik — via telephone — along with additional staff from RRGSD and the county met to discuss the needs and what could be affordable.

“The consensus was to recommend $19.2 million for the project subject to approval by both boards,” Bryant wrote. “The Bboard of commissioners does appreciate the spirit of cooperation shown by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District in agreeing with the county to jointly commit $200,000 in lottery funds towards the upfront costs and $200,000 in lottery funds per year towards the debt service.”

Wrote Bryant: “We all want to ensure we provide our children the best opportunity to gain a good education and have a safe environment in which to learn. We, the commissioners, are very committed to providing that environment in the most economical and feasible way as to not unduly burden all our taxpayers. We can build a $30 million school or a $10 million school and there are some that even suggest we renovate the present school for $11 million.

“There are no correct and absolute answers, however, we need to work together to solve and move forward with this project. The commissioners have committed to $19.2 million and are ready to fast-track this project starting today. Spending time debating the cost will further delay the project. Let's move forward with what we have so we can quickly get our Manning students in a suitable environment.”

In the letter Bryant compares the situation to buying a new car when the buyer doesn't have the money saved for the purchase. “So you go to your banker and ask him, 'How much can I

borrow to purchase a new car?' The banker looks at your records and tells you, 'You can borrow

$15,000'. You leave and go to your dealer and start looking at cars.

“Do you go looking at cars selling for $20,000 to $30,000 or do you go trying to find the best

one to fit your needs in the $14,000 to $15,000 range?”

Wrote Bryant: “The Halifax County Commissioners have figured out that we can work with the $19.2 million figure without unduly burdening the Halifax County taxpayers and that is what we plan to do.”

Conway Police Chief Billy Duke said this evening he was still in the middle of the investigation and could not elaborate on specifics of the case.

He did say the murder occurred at 305 Fields Drive at Conway Village Apartments and was the first in the Northampton County town since 2009.

In a statement by Lieutenant A. Thomas of the Northampton County Sheriff's Office, it was disclosed that Shuntavius Vaughan, 24, of Conway, was shot and killed around 12:30 a.m.

The sheriff's office, the town police department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the murder since the early morning hours.

Four men — Rumeal Daye, 24; Chenail Jordan Jr., 25; Brandon Joyner, 24; and Akeem Robinson, 24 — have been charged with first-degree murder; attempted murder; assault with a deadly with intent to kill; shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.

All the men are from Conway and currently Jordan is the only one in custody. He was jailed without the opportunity for bond.

Law enforcement continues their search for Daye, Robinson and Joyner, who are considered armed and dangerous, and encourages the community to call with information to the sheriff's office at 252-574-1041.

As the name of each victim was called, a candle was lit in their memory and in the prayers several of the ministers also prayed for the man charged with shooting them as they gathered for Bible study.

The vigil, held at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church in Weldon, was a joint effort between the home church and Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Littleton. Concerned Citizens of Tillery, the Halifax County Black Caucus and the county chapter of the NAACP were also sponsors.

While the evening was marked with reverence, remembrances and prayers for the victims, there were also calls to begin a frank discussion of racism in Halifax County and the lingering issue of school merger in the county.

Ministers join hands during the singing of We Shall Overcome.

“We are gathered here this evening to salute the nine victims who were humbly studying the Bible and praying in the house of God,” said Gary Grant of Concerned Citizens of Tillery, “A night that will go down in history because it brought to full fruition the hatred and racism that our nation is still plagued with, even unto death.”

Grant said the lives of the six women and three men were taken in an instant without provocation because “they dared to welcome all in their fold.”

CCT has been on the front lines of the battle for equality and justice for more than 37 years, Grant said. “We have met many who speak of justice and equality, but who will still have their own biases and none understanding that we cannot tread on one without imputing another.”

Grant sings during the congregational hymn.

Speaking of Dylann Roof, the man charged in the shooting, Grant said, he “was just plain angry and filled with hatred, which again informs us that one is not born with hate, but learns it from their environment.”

Grant called for beginning an honest discussion about racism, culture, hatred, “and the many other isms that we all face daily. Bring Halifax Countians, no matter what color, religion, sex or status in life together to talk of and act on peaceful solutions to the many injustices taking place in our county.”

Closing, Grant said, “The deaths of these nine individuals presents an opportunity for us to redefine, reshape and re-vision our belief in human rights.”

Kristy Sykes sings His Eye is on the Sparrow.

Weldon Mayor Julia Meacham said her heart was heavy at the thought of the safe haven of a church being the place where the nine met their demise.

Halifax County Commissioner Carolyn Johnson said she read the reports where Roof wanted to start a race war. “He went to the wrong place to a create a race war because the families showed him their forgiveness. Loving one another is not always easy to do. You have to do that through the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit.”

Johnson said before coming to the vigil her spirit felt weak, but after listening to the president's eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney and the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus, “It made all the difference.”

The congregation prays.

David Harvey, president of the county chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, took the more hardline approach in his talk, explaining the tragedy brought the issue of the Northern Virginia battle flag, commonly called the Confederate Flag, to the forefront. “It should have been down years ago,” he said. “Right here in Halifax County we have our own Confederate Flag — the racially drawn school line. It is the equivalent of the Confederate Flag to citizens of Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County.”

Harvey said it is “just hatred” that some children living in the city limits of Roanoke Rapids have to attend school in the county. “Everyone should be standing with us to remove that racially drawn school line. It's time for it to be removed but there's a lot of hatred preventing that.”

Captain Ozzie Morgan said in a statement, “A Halifax County Crimestoppers tip played a role in getting this case solved along with the hard work of Investigator Chris Babb.”

Hasty also credited the arrest of Dennis Wade Newton Jr., 41, to the anonymous tip line, media and investigative work.

The investigation began with an alarm call around 3 a.m. June 21 at the Family Dollar on Highway 158.

When Master Officer Mark Peck arrived and found the front glass doors broken and, after checking the store, Babb was called to process the scene.

Babb began the investigation and developed Newton as a suspect.

On Friday around 11:30 a.m., investigators located and arrested Newton at the intersection of Park Avenue and River Road.

Babb charged Newton with breaking and entering; larceny after breaking and entering; possession of stolen goods; injury to property and carrying a concealed weapon.

Newton was given a $40,000 bond and a July 15 court date.

June 22

Around 4 p.m., Investigator J.K. Davis arrested Natasha Berina Barnville, 37, of Roanoke Rapids, on outstanding warrants for ID theft, five counts of obtaining property by false pretense; six counts of forgery of an instrument and six counts of uttering an instrument.

Barnville was given a $3,000 bond and a July 15 court date.

The charges stem from a report taken by the police department in December when the victim reported there was some fraudulent activity with their checking account.

Davis, along with the bank's corporate investigator, developed Barnville as the suspect and were able to obtain the warrants for her arrest.

Around 8 p.m., Officer Jason Williams responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Williams Starrlett Tillery, 27, of Roanoke Rapids, and Shanika Denise Johnson, 27, of Scotland Neck, allegedly took items from the store without paying for them.

Williams charged them with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Johnson was given a $500 bond and Tillery was given a $1,000 bond. Both were given a July 7 court date.

Officer Jonathan Benthall assisted.

June 23

Around 2 a.m., Williams responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Williams Jonelle Faye Hopkins, 33, of Garysburg, allegedly took items from the store without paying for them.

Williams arrested and charged Hopkins with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Hopkins was also served an outstanding order for driving while license revoked and was given a $1,000 bond with a July 13 court date.

Lieutenant Bruce Norton assisted.

Around 4:45 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Mason responded to investigate a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Mason Brandon Lamar Lee, 23, of Littleton, allegedly took items from the store without paying for them.

Mason arrested and charged Lee with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Lee was also served with two outstanding orders for arrest for traffic violations from Warren County. Lee was given a $3,000 bond and a July 10 court date.

Around 6 p.m., Master Officer Gorton Williams was leaving Lowe’s Home Improvement when he noticed two small children inside a vehicle parked on the lot.

Williams went to check on the welfare of the children, ages 5 and 2, and discovered the mother, Brook Edwards Pooley, 31, of Roanoke Rapids, had gone inside to shop.

Williams located Pooley inside the store and discovered she had an outstanding order for arrest for a traffic violation.

Williams arrested Pooley and served an outstanding criminal summons for a school attendance violation and charged her with contributing to the delinquency of juvenile.

She was given a $600 bond and July 10 court date.

June 24

Christopher Ryan Turner, 29, and Matthew Blaine Turner, 26, both of Roanoke Rapids, were arrested in connection with a larceny that took place on June 23 from Lowe’s Home Improvement.

Gorton Williams began the investigation when the loss prevention officer reported two males entered the store and removed items without paying for them.

Store employees attempted to stop them when the alarm activated. They left the store with the items.

Gorton Williams developed the Turners as suspects after viewing the video surveillance and obtained warrants after speaking with the magistrate.

Lieutenant C.L. Vaught located and arrested Christopher Turner around 10 a.m.

Christopher Turner was charged with larceny and possession of stolen goods; trespassing; and aid and abet larceny from a separate crime.

He was given a $1,000 bond and a July 10 court date.

Matthew Turner was arrested around 2 p.m. by Officer Adam Salmon and Halifax County Deputy Dustin Newsome. He was charged with larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was also served with an outstanding order for arrest and given a $2,000 bond. He has a July 10 court date.

Around midnight, Mason responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Mason Veronica Montressa Arrington, 44, of Roanoke Rapids, allegedly took items from the store without paying for them.

Mason arrested and charged Arrington with larceny and possession of stolen goods.

She was given a $1,000 bond and a July 10 court date.

June 25

Around 1 p.m., Officer Greg Colson responded to a call about a naked person at Cedarwood Cemetery.

Colson located James Fred Rauhe, 57, and Reginald Eugene Hardy, 26, both of Roanoke Rapids, leaving the area.

After conducting an investigation Colson arrested and charged the two with indecent exposure.

The men were given $2,000 bonds and a July 10 court date.

Lieutenant Jeff Baggett and Officer Adam Salmon assisted.

Around 2:30 p.m., Mason and Gorton Williams assisted North Carolina Department of Public Safety probation officers with the arrest of a person on Duke Street.

The person probation was looking for was taken into custody and turned over to the probation staff. Gorton Williams encountered Nathaniel Dion Moore Jr., 25, of Roanoke Rapids, and found him to be in possession of marijuana.

Moore was arrested for possession of marijuana and when he was escorted to the police vehicle he refused to get in the car, cursing at law enforcement.

During this time, Jaleca Lashay Lewter, 24, of Roanoke Rapids, began to approach the officers as they were trying to get Moore in the car.

Lewter was told several times to stay away but she refused to cooperate.

Mason arrested and charged Lewter and Moore with resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer.

Moore was given a $5,000 bond and Lewter a $1,000 bond. They both have July 10 court dates.

Baggett and Sergeant Mike Moseley assisted.

Around 6 p.m., Mason responded to a larceny call at Walmart.

Loss prevention told Mason Latrica Nikita Broady and Cristina Danille Peters, both 19 and both of Garysburg, allegedly took items from the store without paying for them.

Mason cited them for larceny and possession of stolen goods and they were released until their July 10 court date.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Brandon Joyner, 24, surrendered around 12:30 p.m. and is being held without the opportunity for bond.

Joyner joins Chenail Jordan Jr., 25, as the second person in custody in the murder of Shuntavius Vaughan.

He and Jordan face charges of first-degree murder; attempted murder; assault with a deadly with intent to kill; shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.

The murder occurred at 305 Fields Drive at Conway Village Apartments and was the first in the Northampton County town since 2009.

The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported late Friday night Vaughan, 24, of Conway, was shot and killed around 12:30 a.m. Friday

With Joyner and Jordan in custody, law enforcement continues to look for Akeem Robinson and Rumeal Daye, both 24. All the alleged suspects are from Conway. Robinson and Daye face the same counts as the two in custody.

They are considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 252-574-1041 or 911.