Edenton Police

• Ralph Casbarro, of South Oakum Street, Edenton, is facing several charges due to incidents that occured on June 2, 2026. According to the incident report, Edenton Police Cpl. Robert Russell responded to a call at 4:15 p.m. about Casbarro allegedly pulling a gun on an Edenton resident. According to the warrant, Casbarro “unlawfully and willfully did assault” the victim by “intentionally pointing” a black, semi-automatic handgun, at the victim without legal justification on Tuesday, June 2. Russell reported that during his investigation, Casbarro refused to provide identification and tried to resist the officer while being placed in handcuffs. “At the time, the officer was discharging and attempting to discharge an official duty by responding to a 911 call about someone pulling a gun,” according to a magistrate’s order. Casbarro’s charges include resisting a public officer and assault by pointing a handgun. Casbarro posted a $2,500, secured bond. A court date of June 9 has been set.
• In a separate incident, Casbarro’s wife, Leslee Schwartz Casbarro, of South Oakum Street, Edenton, was served a criminal summons at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 4, according to Edenton Police reports. She was charged with three misdemeanor charges of trespass and a misdemeanor charge of communicating threats. A court date of June 9, 2026, was set.
• At 10:36 a.m. May 27, 2026, Lonnie Deandra Wilson, 40, of Paradise Raod, Edenton, was arrested after a grand jury issued a true bill of indictment for a charge of possession of a weapon by a felon. No bond was set.
• At 11:21 a.m. June 3, Edenton Police took a report of financial transaction card fraud. According to the report, three unauthorized charges were made to Cruz Landscaping and More’s bank account.

Chowan County

The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the parking lot of D.F. Walker Elementary School to stop a fight between two adults after a school awards ceremony.

According to a press release, at approximately 1:45 p.m. June 4, deputies responded to the school and “quickly brought the situation under control, removing the individual who instigated the disturbance from school property. At no time were students inside the school in immediate danger.”

The school celebrated its fourth- and fifth-grade students on June 4 and its third-graders on June 3.

The Sheriff’s Office thanks the many community members who attended the ceremony and celebrated D.F. Walker’s students in a positive and respectful manner.

“The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office also extends its appreciation to the Chowan County Board of Commissioners for their continued support of school safety initiatives, including the presence of a School Resource Officer (SRO) at our elementary schools,” the agency shared in a social media post. “(The June 4th) incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having an SRO on campus and reinforces our commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.”

The incident remains under investigation.

In other matters, Sheriff Edward “Scooter” Basnight recently attended the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s annual Legislative Day at the General Assembly in Raleigh
“The decisions being made in Raleigh have a real impact on public safety in our counties, so I am grateful to be able to be the voice of the people of Chowan County when it comes to criminal justice issues,” Basnight said in a press release. “These relationships we build and maintain during each legislative session ensure that we all share a common goal with our legislators of keeping all of our citizens safe.”
This year, sheriffs discussed with legislators the necessity that the General Assembly enact legislation to keep THC products out of the hands of minors. Sheriffs across the state continue to see children and others suffer serious illness and effects from buying products that are intoxicating in nature from stores that everyone – even children – can access. Sheriffs also discussed a bill related to robocalls. The bill would make it unlawful for someone to call pretending to be a sheriff or personnel with a law enforcement agency in order to defraud a person for money, a common scam this year in North Carolina.
The sheriffs and their personnel who attended began the day with a meeting with North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association staff before making their way to the General Assembly for their scheduled meetings with their legislators.

Bertie County

The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that the agency offers daily check-in calls.

The social media post comes after EMS responded on June 4 to a call of an 81-year-old Bertie County resident who had been on the floor of their home for two days.

The agency’s “Are You OK” program offers daily calls and wellness checks on individuals 65 years old or older.

If you or someone you know who’s 65 years old or older and lives alone calls the Sheriff’s Office at 252-794-5330 to sign up.

Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office

• Anthony Jordan, of Stokes Drive, Hertford, was arrested on May 29, 2026, on a charge of assault on a female. A $1,000 unsecured bond was set.
• Karl Johnson, of Ocean Highway, Hertford, was arrested on May 31, 2026, on a charge of driving while impaired. A $50,000 secured bond was set.
• Cedrick Clark, of Peartree Road, Elizabeth City, was arrested on June 1, 2026, on a charge of identity theft. A $20,000 secured bond was set.
• Jessica Hursh, of Trailblazer Arch, Hertford, was arrested on June 2, 2026, on a charge of all other larceny. A $3,000 secured bond was set.
• Calvin Colson, of Hog Neck Road, Hertford, was arrested on June 3, 3026, on a charge of communicating threats. A $1,000 unsecured bond was set.
• Sytez Warren, of Wynne Fork Road, Hertford, was arrested June 3, 2026, on a misdemeanor charge of child abuse. A $5,000 secured bond was set.

Hyde County

The Rose Bay Canal Wildfire is still about 373 acres as of Friday morning, June 5, 2026, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.

Imagery from the Association, shows a heat footprint of about 549.4 acres. A heat footprint is an estimate of where satellites have detected significant heat from a fire. It is not the same as the fire’s official acreage.

As of Friday morning, the North Carolina Department of Forestry had not updated its wildfire page since June 3, 2026.