CRIME & SAFETY
Wilmington police looking for missing woman
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 35-year-old Felicia Delores Bess. According to the WPD, Bess was last seen on Saturday, April 20, in the 2500 block of Troy Drive, near Wellington Avenue. Police describe Bess as being 5′2″, weighing 106 pounds and...
Two people in custody following investigation and search by Wilmington police
Two people are in police custody following an investigation and search conducted by the Wilmington police. Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wilmington police arrested a juvenile who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill among other charges in connection with a shooting that took place in another city, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department. ...
Crews respond to crash near Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a crash near the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Thursday morning, April 25, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Per NCSHP, the crash was located at the U.S. 17 and U.S. 421 interchange. DriveNC showed heavy back-ups for traffic heading towards...
Navassa man arrested following Wednesday night shooting in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Navassa man is in custody after a Wednesday night, April 24, shooting that injured a man near Greenfield Park in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Per the WPD, officers responded to the 1400 block of Marigold Court at around 11 p.m. following a...
Wilmington man pleads guilty to armed robbery charges
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A 19-year-old will serve more prison time after pleading guilty to another armed robbery. Zy’Merion Debose, previously convicted of robbing a delivery driver in 2021, pleaded guilty to armed robbery charges on Monday, April 22. He was sentenced to 59-83 months in prison. He also pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon due to his prior felony convictions in 2021.
Candlelight vigil and walk held for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A vigil and walk held on Monday night, April 22, in Wilmington aimed to honor those who have lost their lives at the hands of crime and violence. It’s shining a light on Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The nonprofit A Safe Place sponsored the candlelight vigil and walk to honor those affected by violent crime. Also in attendance were those directly affected by violence.
Candlelight vigil in Wilmington honors victims and survivors of crimes
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In partnership with the US Attorney’s Office, A Safe Place hosted a candlelight vigil to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. People gathered on the steps of the Alton Lennon Federal Building on Monday evening for the vigil. Representatives from A Safe Place, the US Attorney’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office spoke to the crowd before lighting candles and walking down Water Street together.
‘I felt like I was gonna see somebody get shot’: Video shows altercation between officers and man believed to be involved in high-speed chase
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Video shows an alleged confrontation before a driver led police officers on a chase through a small beach town in North Carolina. The video shows officers pulling their guns with the driver daring officers to shoot him moments before. Neighbors said the driver is 39-year-old Briggs Smith.
Carolina Beach police officer to appear in court, charged with fatal crash into pedestrian
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Carolina Beach Police Department officer Cavin Sydes is set to appear in court on Wednesday, April 23. Sydes was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving and speeding in connection to the death of 40-year-old Steven Barlock on March 9. He was driving an...
Pedestrian dies following Monday morning crash on Carolina Beach Road
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The man who was hit by a driver early Monday morning has died. Wilmington Police say Jeremy McCumber, 35, of Wilmington died of his injuries. He was hit just before 6:30 a.m. on Carolina Beach Rd. near Orchid Rd. Police say the investigation revealed that...
UNCW, Coastal Horizons to host screening of documentary ‘Victim/Suspect’
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A screening of the Netflix documentary Victim/Suspect will be held at Morton Hall on UNCW’s campus on Thursday, April 25. The screening will begin at 6 p.m. “April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons (RCC) urges the...
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