New Hanover County
Coverage of New Hanover County in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say
A 19-year-old man was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy after an accidental 911 call led to his arrest. The incident involved two co-conspirators and occurred in a neighborhood where gunfire was detected by ShotSpotter.
- Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say
A 19-year-old man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after an accidental 911 call helped authorities track him. The incident involved a blue Acura and two accomplices, with evidence including a ShotSpotter detection and an ankle monitor's location data.
- Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say
A 19-year-old man was charged with assault after allegedly firing a gun while conspiring with two others. An accidental 911 call from his phone, combined with ShotSpotter gunfire detection and surveillance footage, led to his arrest. The suspect faces multiple felony charges and a court appearance.
- Woman bound with zip ties, duct tape during kidnapping in North Carolina, warrant says
A 62-year-old man named Randy Ray Walters is accused of kidnapping two women in North Carolina, using zip ties, duct tape, and a gun. He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, robbery, and other offenses in New Hanover and Pender counties before being arrested and bonded at $1 million.