The law enforcement log includes events from Edenton, Bertie, Washington, Perquimans and Tyrrell counties. To quote the Bangor Police, “Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people’s things alone, and be kind to one another.”

Bertie County

‘And at some point, we have to teach people a lesson’

Bertie County Sheriff’s Office reports that when suspects broke into a Capeheart Road home in Merry Hill, the homeowner was able to keep the suspects at gunpoint until deputies arrived to take them into custody — suspects drove from Virginia Beach to Bertie County to end up in jail.

Christopher Timothy II and Nicholas A. Ralphfontlnan, hopes that’s spelled right, both of Virginia Beach, were charged with felony breaking and entering along with larceny.

“To the owner, I say, I appreciate you teaching these young men a lesson because I’ll be honest with you,” Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said in a video posted to social media, “People are tired of breaking into their stuff, and people are tired of people stealing their stuff, and we’re tired of people scamming our people out of money. And at some point, we have to teach people a lesson. If you are breaking into poeple’s houses, stealing their stuff, then you are putting yourself in a bad position. This afternoon, things could’ve turned much worse. Thank God that the homeowner had given the suspects mercy and was able to hold them at gunpoint with “Sweet Betsy” — that’s what I’m going to call his firearm — until law enforcement officers arrived.”

Edenton

Shots fired near MLK Drive; no injuries reported, Edenton police say

Edenton police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Mosley Street, authorities said.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 9:30 a.m. Investigators determined the incident involved two parties known to each other. No injuries were reported, and the only damage identified was to the victim’s vehicle.

Police Chief David LaFon said the public is not at risk.

“This appears to be an isolated incident involving individuals who know each other, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community,” LaFon said. “Our officers responded quickly, and we are continuing to gather information to ensure everyone involved is held accountable.”

LaFon issued a firm warning regarding gun violence in the city.

“We want to reassure the public that the safety of Edenton remains our top priority,” he said. “Gun violence in Edenton will not be tolerated.”

The investigation remains active, with officers continuing to gather information and follow leads.

The Edenton Police Department acknowledged assistance from the Chowan County Sheriff’s Office, including Sheriff Edward Basnight and his deputies, as well as Chowan County Communications and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Edenton Police Department at 252-482-4444.

Crime Log

• An Edenton man was arrested on a charge of assault for an incident that occurred on March 31, 2026, on Cabarrus Street. According to the incident report, Edenton Police were called to a residence on the 700 block of Cabarrus Street at 6:30 p.m. on March 31. Police accused Christopher Noel Carignan, 57, of Park Avenue, Edenton, of hitting the Cabarrus Street resident in the mouth with a closed fist. Carignan was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of assault with intent to inflict serious injury. A secured bond of $2,000 was set. Carignan was confined at the Chowan County Detention Center.
• An Edenton resident was arrested April 2, 2026, for trespassing and damaging a patrol vehicle while at Swain Apartments, 101 Court Street, Edenton. According to the incident report, Edenton Police responded to the parking lot of the former school building turned apartment complex at 7 p.m. April 2, 2026. Tracie Denise Wilson, of Morristown Road, Edenton, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault on a government official, intoxicated and disruptive and disorderly conduct. She allegedly assaulted Officer R. Russell and caused $1,000 in damage to EPD’s 2019 Ford Explorer. No bond was set. Wilson was confined at the Albemarle District Jail.
• Edenton Police responded to a call on the 200 block of Albemarle Street at 9:06 p.m. April 4, 2026. Christina Tiara Williams, of Yeopim Road, Edenton, was arrested and charged with resisting an officer and being intoxicated and disruptive, both misdemeanors. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. Williams was confined to the Albemarle District Jail.
• An Edenton resident was arrested April 9, 2026, for allegedly stabbing a man in late March on the 600 block of North Broad Street. Edenton Police responded at 5:21 p.m. March 31, 2026, to a report of a man being stabbed with a knife at his home on the 600 block of North Broad Street. While at the scene, the police found several black and silver steak knives with blood residue on them. Jonathan Robin Welch, 39, of Wildcat Road, Edenton, was arrested April 9, 2026, in connection with the crime. Welch faces a felony charge of assault causing serious bodily injury. While arresting Welch, police found a crack pipe in his possession, leading to a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond was set. Welch was confined to the Chowan County Detention Center.
• In other news, Edenton Police arrested an Elizabeth City resident after drugs were allegedly found inside a vehicle during a April 21, 2026, traffic stop. According to the incident report, police stopped a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis that failed to heed the light and siren and had a fictitious plate at 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Street and Park Avenue, Edenton. While conducting a search of the vehicle, police found a clear baggie with white powder residue, drug/narcotic equipment, and a metal pipe with residue inside. A passenger in the vehicle, Kayla Nicole Perry, 30, of Brickhouse Point Road, Elizabeth City, was arrested on a felony charge of possession of cocaine and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $2,500. Perry was confined to the Albemarle District Jail.
• Edenton Police responded at 6:31 a.m. April 22, 2026, to the Stop Shop on Broad Street, Edenton, to a report of a cellphone being stolen. Shaquean Quimahri Nixon, 31, of Cabarrus Street, Edenton, was arrested on First Street in connection to the crime. Nixon was charged with habitual larceny, larceny from the person, and breaking and entering motor vehicles with theft, all felony charges. A secured bond of $150,100 was set. Nixon was confined to the Chowan County Detention Center.
• Edenton Police responded at 2:03 p.m. April 13, 2026, to the 100-block of Hicks Street to a report of $800 of metal roofing being stolen from a construction site. The site is where the new Edenton Fire Department facility is under construction. Police arrested Edwin Lee Newby, 65, of Vann Street, Edenton, on Hicks Street later in the day in connection with the incident. He faces misdemeanor charges of second-degree trespass and injury to personal property. An unsecured bond of $2,500 was set.
• Edenton Police responded at 9:25 p.m. April 18, 2026, to a report of a firearm being discharged within the city limits, on a no-name road behind 223 and 225 Hawthorne Road, Edenton. While at the scene, police found 12, 9-millimeter shell casings.
• A similar incident was reported at 8:50 p.m. April 22, 2026, at the same location. During this incident, three 9-millimeter shell casings were found.
• Edenton Police responded at 4:26 p.m. April 21, 2026, to Filbert’s Creek Drive, Edenton, to a report of the rear driver window being broken out of a 2014 Honda Accord.

Perquimans County Sheriff

• Miracle Myers, of Dobbs Street, Hertford, was arrested on April 13, 2026 on a criminal summons on simple assault. No bond was set.
• Karl Johnson, of Ocean Highway, Hertford, was arrested on April 14, 2026, and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license revoked, not impaired, A $5,500 secured bond was set.
• Arlen Colson, of Hogneck Road, Hertford, was arrested on April 15, 2026, and charged with obtaining property under false pretense. A $2,750 secured bond was set.
• Shakeyma Smith, of Wynne Fork Court, Hertford, was arrested on April 16, 2026, and charged with displaying a ficticious tag and giving ficticious information to law enforcement. A $6,000 secured bond was set.
• Hunter Fesperman, of Pender Road, Hertford, was arrested on April 16, 2026, on a charge of cyberstalking. A $15,000 secured bond was set.
• Nicholas Lewis, of Whitehat Road, Hertford, was arrested on April 17, 2026, on a charge of drunk and disruptive. A $400 secured bond was set.
• Demaris Brickle, of June Lane, Raleigh, was arrested on April 18, 2026, on charges of assault on a female and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Brickle was placed on a 48-hour hold.
• Tiana Brown, of West Railroad Avenue, Hertford, was arrested on April 19, 2026, on a criminal summons for a school attendance law violation.
• David Owens, of Dobbs Street, Hertford, was arrested April 22, 2026, on charges of communicating threats and impeding traffic. A $25,000 secured bond was set.

Washington County

(The following is a sampling of calls received by the communications division of the Washington County sheriff’s office.)

April 10

3:14 a.m. Call for a welfare check in Plymouth. 

6:26 a.m. Sick person reported in Roper.

8:37 a.m. Unlock vehicle in Plymouth. 

10:18 a.m. Paper service in Plymouth. 

11:00 a.m. Change out in Plymouth. 

12:05 p.m. Paper service in Roper. 

1:29 p.m. Address verification/sex offender check in Plymouth. 

1:45 p.m. Chest pain/chest discomfort in Plymouth. 

2:41 p.m. Call for Animal Control in Plymouth. 

2:51 p.m. Serve warrants for arrest in Plymouth.

3:00 p.m. Breaking and Entering (Not in progress) in Plymouth. 

3:23 p.m. Careless and reckless behavior in Plymouth. 

3:33 p.m. Call for animal control in Plymouth. 

4:50 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth. 

5:03 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth. 

5:47 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth. 

5:55 p.m. Clear radios/pager test in Plymouth. 

5:57 p.m. Paper service in Plymouth. 

6:32 p.m. Vehicle accident in Plymouth. 

6:45 p.m. Call for a welfare check. 

7:19 p.m. Call about a sick person. 

8:13 p.m. Follow up in Plymouth. 

8:50 p.m. Sick person in Roper.   

April 11

5:34 a.m. Suicide attempt in Plymouth. 

8:13 a.m. Sick person in Plymouth. 

8:51 a.m. Utilities request (water/power/sewage) in Plymouth.

9:49 a.m. 911 transfer to correct CO in Chowan. 

10:50 a.m. Other in Plymouth. 

11:25 a.m. Call to unlock vehicle in Plymouth. 

1:02 p.m. Trespassing reported in Plymouth. 

1:20 p.m. Assault/sexual assault/stun gun used in Creswell.

1:54 p.m. Vehicle accident in Creswell.

2:20 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

3:01 p.m. Change out in Plymouth.

4:41 p.m. Chest pain/chest discomfort and Plymouth.

5:33 p.m. Vehicle accident in Creswell.

5:49 p.m. Vehicle accident in Creswell.

5:55 p.m. Clear radio/pager test in Plymouth.

6:13 p.m. Residential alarm in Plymouth.

6:43 p.m. Duplicate or mistaken entry in Plymouth.

7:23 p.m. Animal complaint call in Plymouth.

7:35 p.m. Disturbance reported in Plymouth.

8:27 p.m. Misuse of 911 in Plymouth.

9:15 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth.

10:21 p.m. Noise complaints/loud music and Roper.

10:44 p.m. Breaking and entering in progress in Plymouth.

10:57 p.m. Traffic stop reported.

April 12

8:59 a.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

10:11 a.m. Missing Person/runaway in Plymouth.

10:52 a.m. DSS request.

11:28 a.m. Abdominal pain/problems in Plymouth.

11:46 a.m. Welfare check in Plymouth.

12:05 p.m. Four wheelers/ATV/dirt bikes and roadway in Roper.

12:37 p.m. Duplicate or mistaken entry in Plymouth.

12:37 p.m. Assault/sexual assault/stun gun used in Columbia.

1:33 p.m. Unlock vehicle in Roper.

2:12 p.m. 911 hang up call in Plymouth.

2:43 p.m. Business alarm in Plymouth.

3:31 p.m. Heart problems/AICD in Plymouth.

4:41 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

4:46 p.m. Search warrant for arrest in Plymouth.

4:55 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

5:12 p.m. Traffic stop in Plymouth.

5:31 p.m. Breathing problems reported in Creswell.

5:34 p.m. Domestic incident in Roper.

5:46 p.m. Disturbance reported in Plymouth.

6:24 p.m. Shots fired in Plymouth.

6:38 p.m. Accidental 911 in Creswell.

7:57 p.m. Fight in Plymouth.

8:32 p.m. Disturbance in Plymouth.

8:50 p.m. Assault/sexual assault/stun gun used in Plymouth.

11:46 p.m. Larceny reported in Plymouth.

April 13

6:29 a.m. Public service call in Plymouth. 

6:56 a.m. Traffic stop in Plymouth. 

7:32 a.m. Accidental 911 dial in Plymouth. 

8:16 a.m. Sick person in Plymouth. 

8:30 a.m. Stalking reported in Plymouth. 

9:41 a.m. Accidental 911 dial in Plymouth.

9:52 a.m. Residential alarm in Roper.

10:24 a.m. Transport to Plymouth. 

11:30 a.m. Accidental 911 dial in Plymouth. 

11:32 a.m. Call to unlock vehicle in Plymouth. 

11:38 a.m. Accidental 911 dial in Plymouth. 

12:16 p.m. Unlock vehicle in Plymouth. 

12:27 p.m. Unconscious/ fainting near Plymouth.

2:01 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth. 

2:53 p.m. 911 transfer to correct CO in Creswell. 

3:32 p.m. Back pain in Plymouth. 

4:34 p.m. Unlock vehicle in Creswell. 

5:47 p.m. Hit and Run in Plymouth. 

5:55 p.m. Clear radios/ pager test in Plymouth. 

6:15 p.m. Livestock in roadway in Creswell. 

7:34 p.m. Lost or stolen item or article in Plymouth. 

7:46 p.m. Paper service in Plymouth. 

7:53 p.m. Paper service in Plymouth. 

9:26 p.m. Civil matter in Plymouth.

April 14

1:48 a.m. Stolen vehicle in Creswell. 

2:00 a.m. Fall in Creswell.

2:39 a.m. Abandoned vehicle in Plymouth. 

6:54 a.m. Assault/sexual assault/stun gun used in Plymouth. 

7:24 a.m. Animal control call in Plymouth. 

8:38 a.m. Residential alarm in Plymouth. 

8:48 a.m. Fraud/ scam/counterfeit money in Plymouth. 

8:50 a.m. Psychiatric/abnormal behavior in Plymouth. 

9:41 a.m. Domestic incident in Plymouth.

9:50 a.m. Animal control call in Plymouth.

10:02 a.m. Trespassing reported in Roper.

10:19 a.m. Domestic incident.

11:28 a.m. Shots fired in Plymouth.

12:53 p.m. Psychiatric/abnormal behavior reported in Plymouth.

1:43 p.m. Traffic stop in Roper.

1:46 p.m. Service and Roper.

2:13 p.m. Medical alarm in Plymouth.

3:03 p.m. Public service call in Roper.

3:42 p.m. Serve warrant for arrest in Plymouth.

3:46 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth.

5:16 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth.

5:23 p.m. Utilities request for water/power/sewage in Plymouth.

5:27 p.m. Fall in Roper.

5:44 p.m. Vehicle accident in Plymouth.

5:45 p.m. Traffic stop in Plymouth.

5:55 p.m. Clear radios/pager testing Plymouth.

6:01 p.m. Unconscious/fainting Roper.

7:32 p.m. Call for a welfare check in Plymouth.

8:35 p.m. Fire in Plymouth.

10:09 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

10:37 p.m. Business check in Plymouth.

10:39 p.m. Unconscious/fainting near Roper.

10:57 p.m. Traffic stop in Plymouth.

April 15

2:04 a.m. Sick person in Roper.

8:08 a.m. Public service call in Plymouth.

8:18 a.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

8:49 a.m. Animal complaint call in Pantego.

8:53 a.m. Accidental 911 call in Plymouth.

8:57 a.m. Unlock vehicle in Roper.

12:16 p.m. Shoplifting reported in Roper.

12:58 p.m. Business alarm in Plymouth.

1:07 p.m. Abdominal pain/problems in Plymouth.

1:41 p.m. Domestic incident reported in Roper.

2:05 p.m. Vehicle accident in Plymouth.

3:07 p.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

3:39 p.m. Walk-in in Plymouth.

3:41 p.m. Animal control call in Plymouth.

5:47 p.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle or Person) in Plymouth.

5:55 p.m. Clear radio/pager test in Plymouth.

6:10 p.m. Property damage in Roper.

7:19 p.m. 911 transfer to correct CO in Roper.

7:23 p.m. Chapter 90 – drug activity in Plymouth.

8:09 p.m. Communicating threaten Roper.

8:22 p.m. Public service call in Plymouth.

8:45 p.m. Suicide attempt in Plymouth.

8:53 p.m. Shots fired in Plymouth.

9:02 p.m. Unlock vehicle in Roper.

April 16

1:08 a.m. Repossession in Plymouth.

2:44 a.m. Repossession in Plymouth.

5:39 a.m. Larceny reported in Plymouth.

6:43 a.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth.

7:27 a.m. Sick person in Plymouth.

8:35 a.m. Suspicious activity (vehicle/person) in Plymouth.

8:58 a.m. Animal complaint call in Plymouth.

9:17 a.m. Paper service in Plymouth.

10:46 a.m. Domestic incident in Plymouth.

11:05 a.m. Public service call in Plymouth.

11:08 a.m. Unlock vehicle in Plymouth.

11:16 a.m. Residential alarm in Pantego.

11:22 a.m. Trespassing in Plymouth.

12:32 p.m. Animal call in Plymouth.

12:34 p.m. 911 hang up call in Plymouth.

1:16 p.m. Animal call in Plymouth.

1:56 p.m. Disturbance in Plymouth.

3:08 p.m. Animal bite/animal attack in Plymouth.

3:26 p.m. Chest pain/chest is in Plymouth.

5:25 p.m. Unconscious/fainting near Plymouth.

7:15 p.m. Vehicle accident in Plymouth.

7:44 p.m. Animal complaint call in Plymouth.

10:04 p.m. Traffic stop in Plymouth.

Jail bookings

(The following persons have been arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention Center. It is important to remember that all persons are presumed innocent of these preliminary charges pending court action. The arresting agency is listed in parenthesis.)

April 10

Cornelius Allen Ford Jr., 43, Grifton. Being held. 

Jamell Maurice Hines, 43, Roper. Released.   

April 11

Louis S. Keever, 47, Erwin, TN, Fugitive Warrant with Extradition from other state. Being held.

Montralle Kielka Wrighton, 24. Being held. 

April 13

Linda Lynn Riddick, 18, Plymouth, Misdemeanor larceny, resisting public officer, communicating threats. Released.   

April 14

Joanna Lilliam Kaiser, 39, Creswell, Simple assault. Being held. 

Shakera Leigh, 27, Roper. Being held. 

April 16

Melanie Ruby Chaviez, 20, Plymouth, Felony Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, possess drug paraphernalia, possess marijuana. Being held.

Tyron Gregory Wynn, 33, homeless, Misdemeanor larceny. Being held.  

Plymouth police reports

The following incidents were reported to Plymouth Police Department:

April 13

Misdemeanor larceny, resisting a public officer and communicating threats at 515 Jefferson Street, Plymouth, at 7:34 p.m.

April 14

Felony flee to elude, damage to personal property and damage to personal property at Wilson Street Extension, Plymouth, at 3:46 p.m.

Tyrrell County

Knife found buried outside Columbia Early College High School auditorium

A knife discovered buried in the dirt outside an auditorium prompted a swift response from school administrators and a School Resource Officer at Columbia Early College High School on Friday, according to Tyrrell County Schools Superintendent Brianna S. Williams.

In a letter addressed to Tyrrell County Schools families and the broader community, Williams said a group of students and a staff member found the knife buried in the dirt outside the auditorium on Friday, April 24.

School administration and the School Resource Officer secured the item after being notified, Williams said. The knife was confiscated without incident, and no injuries were reported.

“At no point were any threats made regarding the item to students or staff,” Williams wrote.

Investigators were unable to determine who buried the knife or when it was placed there, though its appearance suggested it had been there for some time.

Williams expressed gratitude to those who came forward.

“We appreciate the quick thinking of the individuals who reported this and the swift response of our administrative team,” she wrote.

The superintendent’s letter emphasized the district’s commitment to campus safety.

“Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools a safe environment for learning,” Williams wrote.