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Columbus County · Columbus CountyWHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into a prison. In the month of July 2025, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division – Vice/Narcotics Unit was contacted by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction to assist in an ongoing investigation. This collaborative effort revealed that 30-year-old India Leandra Berryman was alleg…See the Story
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Drugs Into Whiteville Prison
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Whiteville · WhitevilleWHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers is responding to an officer-involved shooting that happened in May 2024. Henry Zartman was fatally shot by deputies. Rogers says they found themselves facing a life-or-death decision when Zartman allegedly had a gun. Rogers says the deputies initially deployed a Taser twice to no effect, so they had to use of lethal force. A recent autopsy ruled the death a homicide. “When a medical exa…See the Story
Columbus County Sheriff responds to officer-involved shooting being ruled homicide
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Whiteville · WhitevilleWHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says a man with multiple alleged offenses is being held without bond. On Tuesday, July 22, Joseph Daniel Wells was arrested by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division. The Sheriff’s Office says Wells had an outstanding warrant for Domestic Violence, and he was arrested without incident. Following his arrest, investigators were able to formally charge Wells with two…Read Article
Columbus County Sheriff's Office says repeat drug offender being held without bond
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