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Man facing firearm theft and tampering charges, investigation ongoing
HAVELOCK, Craven County — A Havelock man was arrested on charges of firearm theft and tampering with the serial number on Tuesday, May 7. Havelock law enforcement responded to the area of Cedar Ridge Lane around 1:30 p.m. to try and locate a suspect that reportedly stole a firearm from a residence nearby.
Five injured in collision at Neuse Blvd and Hazel Ave, investigation underway
NEW BERN, Craven County — An investigation is underway after five people were injured in a vehicle collision yesterday, May 7. New Bern officials say the crash happened at the intersection of Neuse Boulevard and Hazel Avenue around 3:05p.m. New Bern Police Department, New Bern Fire- Rescue along with...
Man wanted for murder in Beaufort County arrested in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — A man wanted in connection to a homicide that happened Feb. 24, 2024 on Charlotte Street in Washington has been arrested. Darrien Ore was taken into custody in Louisiana and is awaiting extradition back to N.C. Ore is charged with one count of murder.
Law enforcement looking for person of interest in robbery
NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern police officers are looking for a person of interest in relation to a reported robbery on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Monday, May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, officers found a 61-year-old woman who told them a man riding a bicycle came...
Craven County man who shot sheriff’s deputy in 2021 is sentenced
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Craven County man who pled guilty last year to shooting a Craven County Sheriff’s Office deputy, which left him paralyzed, was sentenced on Tuesday. In a media release from the Office of Michael Easley Jr., US Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina, it was announced that Robert Joseph Westrup, […]
Historic Harvey Mansion in New Bern opening on May 10
NEW BERN, N.C. — The Harvey, a cherished historic mansion in downtown New Bern, has undergone meticulous restoration to emerge as a luxurious e-Boutique hotel. Under the esteemed management of New Bern’s own Heron Hospitality, the 10-room hotel will welcome guests to its historic halls starting May 10. Harvey Mansion in historic New Bern to become […]
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