The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the identification of the alleged suspect in a recent robbery and shooting. RCSO reports that 35-year-old James “Boo Boo” Earl Chavis Jr. is wanted for Attempted First Degree Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Kidnapping, Second Degree Kidnapping, … Read more
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 24-year-old Shyheim Devonte Alford in connection to the death of 23-year-old Terry Leach Jr. RCSO reports that Alford is charged with First-Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with a Minor Present. Around 5:30 p.m. on June 27, 2024, RCSO deputies … Read more
Two people were shot in Maxton, North Carolina today. The double shooting is being investigated by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. RCSO reports that deputies and investigators are investigating the double shooting that occurred around 5:06 p.m. in the area of Iron Horse Drive and Nollie’s Drive in Maxton. RCSO specifies that the shooting did … Read more
Update – RCSO has confirmed the suspect has been arrested. Original – The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Lumberton man who is wanted for murder. According to RCSO, deputies responded to the 900 block of Beam Road in Lumberton regarding an individual shot around 12:46 p.m. on April 8, 2024. The victim, 33-year-old … Read more
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in a child abduction case after an AMBER Alert was issued this morning. On March 31, 2024, RCSO deputies and investigators responded to Creek Run Road in Maxton in reference to a two-year-old boy who had been abducted from a family member’s home. 2-year-old Tacoma K. … Read more
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 17-year-old Purnell Swett High School student. Around 10:58 p.m. on March 5, 2024, RCSO deputies responded to Downy Road in Rowland in reference to an individual shot. At the scene, responding deputies located 17-year-old Kaden Strickland deceased. The Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Criminal Investigations … Read more