Lake Waccamaw
CRIME & SAFETY
Grand Jury Indicts Two for Assaulting Infant
The man and woman who allegedly broke a child’s arms and legs and left her with permanent injuries have been indicted for attempted murder. Kayla Michelle Evers, 31, and Parker Delane Spaulding, 29, were initially arrested March 9, 2020 on charges of negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury. They were each placed under $250,000 secured bond. Their address was listed as 5640 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro.
Columbus Co. magistrate suspended, accused of using position for personal gain
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County Magistrate Robert Worley was suspended on May 8 on accusations that he used his position as a magistrate for personal gain. The suspension took place via an order by Chief District Court Judge Scott L. Ussery filed in Columbus Co. The first of...
Runaway Said Raped; Two Charged
Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, 20, and Gabriel Venegas Zuniga, 28, both of 49 Birchwood Trail, were arrested May 14 by the sheriff’s office. Esparza is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and second degree kidnapping. Zuniga was held for statutory rape of a child and second degree kidnapping.
Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case
One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being a habitual felon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 117 to 153 months in prison, or nine to twelve years behind bars. Judge Tiffany Powers handed down the sentence.
Grand Jury Indicts Shooter for Attempted Murder of Unborn
David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was listed in court documents as 4712 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Chadbourn. Indictments charging Thomas with attempted murder of an unborn child and possession of a firearm by a felon were returned May 8.
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