CRIME & SAFETY
Victims identified in fatal shooting outside Wilmington hotel
Two people are dead after a shooting in the parking lot of MainStay Suites hotel in Wilmington, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Dec. 7, officers from the police department arrived on scene at 5229 Market St., the release said. They located two deceased...
Man charged with first degree murder in Supply shooting
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One man is in custody following a shooting that killed 30-year-old Coty Allen Gales. 50-year-old James Riley Spivey is accused of shooting Gales at 8:49 p.m. on Friday, December 8. It happened on Vacation Street in Supply. Spivey is charged with first degree murder.
Weekly Safety Report: Shootings, Wrecks, and Missing Teenager in Wilmington, NC
This week in Wilmington, North Carolina, there were several incidents that occurred, including a shooting resulting in two fatalities, a three-vehicle wreck with no reported injuries, a shooting that injured one person, a missing teenager, a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, and a two-car collision with non-life-threatening injuries.
Three lanes shut down on U.S. 17 East bridge near Belville due to wreck
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Three lanes were shut down due to a crash on the U.S. 17 East bridge near Belville at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, per the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. WECT has reached out to officials for more information. This story is...
Weekly Safety Report: Oak Island, NC - Home Fire and Chief Resignation
Two incidents occurred in Oak Island, North Carolina this week. The first incident involved a structure fire that destroyed a home on NE 37th Street. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished within 45 minutes, minimizing damage to surrounding homes. The second incident involved Pete Grendze stepping down as the chief of Oak Island Water Rescue. Grendze made the decision for personal growth and new opportunities.
Wilmington Police Investigating Shooting Incident near N. 6th St., Victim Hospitalized
• Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near N. 6th and Swann Streets on Wednesday, Dec. 6. • A male victim was found with non-life threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Weekly Safety Report: ATV Crash and House Fire in Bolivia, North Carolina
Two incidents occurred in Bolivia, North Carolina this week. In the first incident, an ATV crashed into a building, resulting in one person being airlifted for further medical treatment and another person being taken to the hospital. The second incident involved a house fire, which was quickly extinguished by fire crews.
Wilmington police searching for missing man
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington police are searching for 64-year-old Edward Earl Waddell. He is five feet and seven inches tall and weighs around 148 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is possibly wearing a McDonald’s shirt and grey pants. He was last seen on Nov....
Southport police app release a smart move
As the Southport Police Department sees it, releasing a custom smartphone application last month was a smart move. Chief Todd Coring said he was told Southport’s was the first police department in North Carolina to use the free mobile app, which made a soft launch on Nov. 14. Created by ThePoliceApp.com, the app helps the police department connect with people by providing information quickly and efficiently with just a few clicks.
SHP: Alcohol involved in single-car crash on Service Rd. near Snow’s Cut Bridge
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews are still at the scene of a single-car crash on Service Rd. near the Snow’s Cut Bridge in Carolina Beach. According to a trooper with State Highway Patrol, a woman was traveling north of Carolina Beach Rd. when she swerved right and hit a tree, causing the car to overturn multiple times.
Weekly Safety Report: Car Crash and Chemical Leak Impact Leland, North Carolina
Two incidents occurred in Leland, North Carolina this week. In the first incident, a car crashed into a Harris Teeter store due to the driver experiencing a medical issue. Although the building sustained some damage, it did not require closure. The driver was taken to the hospital voluntarily. In the second incident, Leland Fire/Rescue crews responded to a small chemical leak at a local business. The leak, which occurred at a facility for Aprinnova, a cosmetics ingredient provider, involved boron trifluoride. Hazmat crews successfully contained the leak, and the business was evacuated during the process.
No injuries reported following Oak Island fire that destroyed home
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a structure fire Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, on Oak Island. According to a representative with the town, crews were dispatched just after 5 a.m. to the 100 block of NE 37th Street. “Crews arrived within 5 minutes of being dispatched to find...
One injured in shooting at N 6th St. and Swann St.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Wilmington police responded to a shooting at N 6th and Swann streets just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. According to a press release from the WPD, officers found a man suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Leland Fire/Rescue responds to chemical leak inside business
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Crews with Leland Fire/Rescue responded to a chemical leak inside a business early Wednesday morning. The incident took place in the 2200 block of Andrew Jackson Highway. Crews evacuated the building and set up a perimeter, while HAZMAT crews worked to contain the leak. North...