Sheriff credits multiagency effort for peaceful fugitive capture, urges local action on vape/tobacco sales
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Craven County’s sheriff briefed commissioners on a lengthy investigation that led to a peaceful capture and thanked multi-jurisdictional partners; he also praised Havelock’s ordinance targeting certain vape and tobacco sales as a model for other municipalities.
The Craven County sheriff updated commissioners on Dec. 15 about a multi-agency manhunt that ended in a peaceful capture.
“Very extensive manhunt,” the sheriff said, thanking federal, state and local partners and praising his office’s investigators for sustained effort. He said the result was the outcome law enforcement sought and that deputies will remain visible over the holidays.
The sheriff also commended the city of Havelock for enacting an ordinance aimed at restricting vape and tobacco sales that he said had been targeting sailors and marines. He said Havelock’s ordinance had helped address local storefronts that were selling products to service members and children and encouraged other municipalities to consider similar measures.
The sheriff’s remarks came during commissioners’ reports; no formal county action or vote followed from the briefing. Commissioners and the chair expressed appreciation for law enforcement’s work and wished residents a safe holiday season.
