Nightclub slaying suspect awaits extradition to North Carolina

By Brie Handgraaf | May 22, 2012 - 10:23pm

Maryland State Police spokesman Greg Shipley said “good police work” led troopers Tuesday to arrest a Rocky Mount teen wanted in connection with a September homicide.

Police seek motives in Branch Street shooting

By Brie Handgraaf | May 22, 2012 - 10:15pm

Rocky Mount police are investigating possible motives behind a Monday night shooting that left one man dead and another man injured in an assault that occurred before the shooting.

Two charged in break-ins of neighbor's house

From Staff Reports | May 22, 2012 - 10:08pm

Two Rocky Mount men were arrested Monday for their roles in stealing from a neighbor, police said.

Police locate missing mom

From Staff Reports | May 22, 2012 - 6:08pm

Rocky Mount police said Tuesday they heard from a mom who hadn't been seen since May 1.

Teen suspect arrested in Night Life bar slaying

By Brie Handgraaf | May 22, 2012 - 2:11pm

Law enforcement officers in Maryland arrested a Rocky Mount teenager Tuesday morning who is wanted in connection with a Sept. 30 homicide in Rocky Mount.

One killed, one wounded in Monday night shootings

By Brie Handgraaf | May 22, 2012 - 7:47am

Rocky Mount detectives are investigating a Monday night assault that left one man dead and injured another.

Two wounded in shooting outside nightclub

By Brie Handgraaf | May 21, 2012 - 8:20pm

A Princeville man was arrested within minutes of a Sunday morning shooting near Shaq’s After Dark nightclub.

One suspect charged, two others sought in armed robbery

From Staff Reports | May 21, 2012 - 8:17pm

Police arrested one man and are looking for two others who are believed to be involved in the armed robbery of a Rocky Mount man at his home.

Man charged with assaulting girlfriend with baseball bat

From Staff Reports | May 21, 2012 - 8:16pm

A woman was treated Sunday at Nash General Hospital after allegedly being assaulted by her boyfriend with a baseball bat.

Juveniles on bicycles rob man

From Staff Reports | May 21, 2012 - 8:14pm

Rocky Mount police are asking the public for help identifying 15 to 20 juveniles who allegedly robbed a man Friday night.

Intruders ransack family's house

From Staff Reports | May 21, 2012 - 8:13pm

A man and his two children were not injured Sunday morning when four or five men kicked in his door and ransacked his house.

Authorities say stolen Ford F150 sold for scrap

From Staff Reports | May 19, 2012 - 7:27pm

Police are searching for a 48-year-old Rocky Mount man wanted for selling a stolen vehicle for scrap.

Argument leads to assault charges

From Staff Reports | May 18, 2012 - 6:07pm

A 53-year-old Rocky Mount man was treated for severe lacerations Friday after allegedly being assaulted by an acquaintance.

Man charged with burglary

From Staff Reports | May 17, 2012 - 8:08pm

Rocky Mount police arrested a 61-year-old man Wednesday night on charges of breaking into a home.

Reward increased for information about double homicide

From Staff Reports | May 17, 2012 - 8:07pm

Rocky Mount police have increased the reward to $2,500 for tips on an April 8 double homicide.

Woman wounded in shooting

From Staff Reports | May 17, 2012 - 8:07pm

A woman was grazed by a bullet Wednesday morning when someone fired shots at a house on the 400 block of North Mercer Street.

Woman charged with assaulting officers

From Staff Reports | May 17, 2012 - 8:05pm

A 42-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting two police officers.Authorities said officers responded around 8 p.m.

Police arrest second suspect in alleged dogfighting ring

From Staff Reports | May 16, 2012 - 8:39pm

Rocky Mount police arrested a 37-year-old man Tuesday ­— the second suspect in connection with an alleged dog fighting ring uncovered in April.

Sex abuse allegations against ex-coach date back to 1982

By Brie Handgraaf | May 15, 2012 - 9:49pm

Sexual abuse allegations dating back to 1982 against a former volunteer Rocky Mount baseball coach and area gospel singer led to seven felony charges of indecent liberties with a child, authorities said.

Police seek assault suspect

From Staff Reports | May 15, 2012 - 8:33pm

A 35-year-old man is listed in stable condition in Greenville after he was assaulted Saturday night.

Police raid nets suspected pot dealer

From Staff Reports | May 15, 2012 - 8:31pm

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday after police said they seized 98 grams of marijuana during a search of his Rocky Mount house.

Police charge woman with using fake ID to enter nightclub

From Staff Reports | May 15, 2012 - 7:24pm

Rocky Mount police charged a 22-year-old woman Sunday morning with using a fake driver’s license to get into Da BoatRyde Nightclub.

Teen brothers charged in assault, theft

From Staff Reports | May 15, 2012 - 7:22pm

A Rocky Mount teen and his brother were arrested Thursday in connection with an assault and robbery.

Ex-coach charged with taking indecent liberties with children

From Staff Reports | May 15, 2012 - 4:15pm

A 50-year-old Rocky Mount man was arrested on May 7 for seven felony counts of indecent liberties with a child. Nash County Sheriff’s Capt.

High school teacher charged with hit-and-run

From Staff Reports | May 14, 2012 - 7:43pm

A teacher at North Edgecombe High School was arrested by Rocky Mount police in connection with a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian, who is described as an ex-boyfriend of the suspect.