Inmate charged with murder escapes from jail, Robeson County sheriff says

Robeson County inmate back in custody after escaping Columbus County Detention Center

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says a man is back in custody after impersonating an inmate who was scheduled to be released. Robeson County inmate, 26-year-old Zion Britt, was being held at the Columbus County Detention Center temporarily. He was being held in connection with an alleged 2021 homicide. According to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Britt was captured around 5 Thursday morning at the Motel 6 o…

Escaped inmate captured at Lumberton motel, faces new charges after impersonation ploy

Zion Britt was released from Columbus Detention Center Tuesday after impersonating another inmate scheduled for release.

Robeson County inmate impersonates another inmate, escapes detention center

A Robeson County inmate charged with murder impersonated another inmate and escaped, according to authorities.

Inmate charged with murder escapes from jail, Robeson County sheriff says

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with a killing from 2021 has escaped from jail, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's office. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is searching for, and asking the public to be on the look out for 26 year-old Zion Britt. Britt [...]

Murder suspect impersonates another inmate scheduled for release, let free: RCSO

Wilkins added that Britt was last seen Tuesday at approximately 9:15 p.m., wearing a black zip-up coat with a hood, dark sneakers, and a pink shirt hanging from

North Carolina murder suspect being housed in separate jurisdiction escapes

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) -- A Lumberton man charged with first-degree murder escaped from a detention center after impersonating an inmate scheduled for release. Zion Britt, 26, was last seen Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. wearing a black zip-up coat with a hood, dark sneakers and a pink shirt hanging from his back pocket. Britt had [...]