Northampton County Sheriff's Office, NC

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Friday, November 13, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Sergeant D. Williams and Deputy C. Baker responded to the 100 block of Doe Lane in Garysburg, NC regarding a domestic disturbance.

During the investigation, deputies determined that an assault had occurred as well as property damage. Deputies identified the accused as thirty-five-year-old, Destiny Markisia Cheek, of Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Sergeant D. Williams arrested and charged Destiny Markisia Cheek with one (1) count Felony Break/Enter Terrorize/Injure, one (1) count Misdemeanor Injury to Real Property, one (1) count Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property, and one (1) count Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence. Cheek did not receive a bond due to the 48-hour domestic violence hold. She was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith commended his deputies for their response and actions during this domestic assault call. Domestic violence calls are among the most volatile, unpredictable, and high-risk situations law enforcement officers face. The deputies' actions reflect the highest standards of policing and reinforce our office's commitment to protecting residence and interrupting cycles of domestic violence.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Deputy E. Voorhis served thirty-nine-year-old, Johnothan Lee Shaver, of Conway, NC an outstanding warrant for arrest.

Johnothan Lee Shaver was being held at Virginia Beach Correctional Center on unrelated charges and was released to Deputy E. Voorhis custody for Northampton County charge.

Johnothan Lee Shaver was served on one (1) count Felony Fail to Report New Address - S*x Offender. Shaver received a secured bond in the amount of $2,000.00 and was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Deputy B. Smith arrested thirty-four-year-old, Britney Nicole Ingram, of Gaston, NC on an outstanding warrant for arrest out of Halifax County, NC.

Britney Nicole Ingram was served on one (1) count Misdemeanor Simple Assault. Ingram received a secured bond in the amount of $1,000.00 and was provided a scheduled court date of November 20, 2026, in Halifax County.

Lieutenant W. Whitley assisted in the arrest.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Sergeant R. Giglio arrested thirty-eight-year-old, Kelsey Devon Patterson, of Jackson, NC on three (3) outstanding order for arrests.

Kelsey Patterson was served on Order for Arrest - Failure to Appear on original charges of Misdemeanor Larceny and Misdemeanor Second Degree Trespass. Patterson failed to appear in Northampton County court on October 1, 2026. Patterson received a secured bond in the amount of $3,000.00 US Currency Only and was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Kelsey Patterson was served on Order for Arrest - Failure to Appear on original charges of Misdemeanor Forcible Trespass and Misdemeanor Assault on a Female. Patterson failed to appear in Northampton County court on October 1, 2026. Patterson received a secured bond in the amount of $2,000.00 US Currency Only and was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Kelsey Patterson was served on Order for Arrest - Probation Violation for Misdemeanor Probation Violation Out of County. Patterson received a secured bond in the amount of $2,000.00 US Currency Only and was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Deputy R. Horton, Deputy M. Downing Jr., and Deputy B. Davis assisted in the arrest.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Deputy M. Downing Jr, Deputy H. Baker, and Sergeant A. Johnson responded to the 300 block of Gardner Drive in Gaston, NC regarding a domestic assault call.

After a brief investigation, deputies determined a domestic assault did occur between forty-one-year-old, Dawn Marie Tripp, of Gaston, NC and thirty-eight-year-old, Jeremy Wayne Narron, of Gaston, NC. Both Tripp and Narron had obvious injuries to their faces.

Deputy M. Downing Jr. arrested and charged Dawn Marie Tripp with one (1) count Misdemeanor Simple Assault. Tripp did not receive a bond due to the 48-hour domestic violence hold and the pre-trial integrity act.

Deputy M. Downing Jr. arrested and charged Jeremy Wayne Narron with one (1) count Misdemeanor Assault on a Female. Narron did not receive a bond due to the 48-hour domestic violence hold and the pre-trial integrity act.

Both Tripp and Narron were provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith commended his deputies for their response and actions during this domestic assault call. Domestic violence calls are among the most volatile, unpredictable, and high-risk situations law enforcement officers face. The deputies' actions reflect the highest standards of policing and reinforce our office's commitment to protecting residence and interrupting cycles of domestic violence.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Sergeant A. Johnson arrested and served twenty-nine-year-old, Taron Markel Lee, of Woodland, NC on an outstanding warrant for arrest.

Taron Markel Lee was served on one (1) count Misdemeanor Assault on Child Under 12 and one (1) count Misdemeanor Child Abuse. Lee received a secured bond in the amount of $5,000.00 and was provided a scheduled court date of November 17, 2026, in Northampton County.

Chief Deputy D. Harmon assisted in the arrest.

These charges are the result of an investigation that began on November 5, 2026 of a report provided to Northampton County Department of Social Service Child Protective Services pertaining to child abuse of a one (1) year old child.

Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith commended the deputies involved in this case and the collaborated efforts of Northampton County DSS CPS. Holding perpetrators accountable for child abuse is essential to protecting our children and preventing repeat offense.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/13/2026

11/13/2026 Press Release

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office Captain W. Phelps conducted a traffic stop on a black in color Lincoln Continental in the 300 block of Bradley Road Gaston, NC. The driver of the motor vehicle was identified as fifty-two-year-old, Samuel Julius Vincent, of Henrico, NC.

Sergeant J. Velez and K9 Trigger arrived on the traffic stop and assisted. K9 Trigger gave a positive alert that narcotics were present in the motor vehicle. A search of Mr. Vincent and the motor vehicle revealed a small bag of white powdery substance which appeared to be powder co***ne, a small bag of an off-white rock-like substance which appeared to be crack co***ne, a small piece of aluminum foil containing off-white rock-like substance which appeared to be crack co***ne, a digital scale, and a large sum of US Currency.

Captain W. Phelps arrested and charged Samuel Julius Vincent with one (1) count Felony Possession with Intent Sell Deliver Co***ne, one (1) count Felony Possession of Co***ne, and one (1) count Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances. Vincent received a secured bond in the amount of $10,000.00 and was provided a previously scheduled court date of November 12, 2026, in Northampton County.

Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith commended Captain W. Phelps and Sergeant J. Velez (K9 Trigger) in the recent traffic stop that resulted in locating and seizing illegal narcotics, charging, and holding Mr. Vincent accountable. These actions have made an immediate and positive impact on our community. Removing illegal drugs from our community is critical to protecting public health and safety. Dangerous substances threaten the well-being of families and often fuel further criminal activity.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/11/2026

A heartfelt Veterans Day tribute from the Northampton County Sheriff's Office honoring all who have served. 🇺🇸
Thank you to our veterans for your courage, sacrifice, dedication, and service. God bless our veterans and America! ❤️🤍💙

11/05/2026

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Northampton County Sheriff's Office attended the Town of Seaboard, NC Trunk or Treat.

11/05/2026