Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Girl Scout Troop Donates to Animal Shelter

Allison — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:35 +0000

Sheriff John Ingram, along with Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services, would like to thank the young ladies of Girl Scout Troop #1320 for donating items to the animal shelter as part of their community service project. Numerous items including pet food and treats were generously donated and delivered by these fine young ladies.

We are very grateful and very proud of these young citizens and their Troop Leader, Audrey Sellers.

Pictured are: Lilly Sellers, Sophie Anderson, Autumn Apple, Dakota Toney, Katie Sellers, Savannah Sellers

Thank You, Teachers!

Allison — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:55:03 +0000

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all of the teachers of Brunswick County, both present and retired, for their dedication, hard work, and loyalty to the children and young adults of this county. Teachers mold the minds of our youth and many times are the inspiration behind their successes. We are grateful that we get to be a small part of this through our School Resource Officer program. As this school year wraps up, we encourage the citizen’s of Brunswick County to take a moment and thank a teacher!

D.A.R.E. Graduation at Town Creek

Allison — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:47 +0000

Sheriff John Ingram, along with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, would like to congratulate the fifth grade students at Town Creek Elementary who graduated Friday from the D.A.R.E. program. Approximately 62 students completed the ten week course under the leadership of Lieutenant Todd Coring. Lt. Coring: “I am very proud of these kids! Everyone did a great job!”

The D.A.R.E. program curricula focuses on the abuse of gateway drugs (tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and inhalants). The program offers preventive strategies to enhance protective factors ‐ especially bonding to family, school and community. Three students were recognized as essay winners during the graduation ceremony. Judge Marion Warren was the guest speaker.

More information on the D.A.R.E. program can be found on the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office website at www.brunscosheriff.com.

Lunch Served for Detention Officers, Staff and Volunteers

Allison — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:32:25 +0000

Officers, staff and volunteers with the Brunswick County Detention Facility were treated to a pizza lunch today in recognition of National Correctional Officers Week. Sheriff Ingram along with other staff members from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office joined them for some food and fellowship.

BCSO Crime Prevention Speaks to NARFE

Allison — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:29:29 +0000

Brunswick County Office Crime Prevention Unit spoke with the National Active Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) on Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in Calabash.

Sgt. Bert Reaves and Deputy T.K. Nowell gave a presentation which highlighted programs available to Brunswick County Citizens such as Citizen’s Academy, Volunteer Programs and Project Lifesaver. In addition to performing informational lectures for various groups such as NARFE, the BCSO Crime Prevention Unit’s primary role is to help organize community watch programs in neighborhoods throughout the community. Ultimately, the goal of this division is to educate the community about ways to deter crime in their communities and also ways to avoid being the victim of crime.

For information on scheduling BCSO Crime Prevention for groups or organizations, please contact Sgt. Reaves or Dep. Nowell at 910-253-2788.

Brunswick County Man Convicted of Cocaine Traffiking

Allison — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:54:39 +0000

Tristan Jaymar McNeil, 27 of Halyard Way in Myrtle Beach was convicted today in Brunswick County Superior Court for Trafficking in Cocaine.

McNeil was arrested on February 4, 2012 at a motor vehicle violation checking station conducted by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Traffic Unit in Shallotte. After McNeil attempted to avoid the checking station, he was stopped and found to be in possession of 48 grams of cocaine which would be the equivalent of 400 street doses. BCSO Vice-Narcotics Unit also assisted in the arrest.

McNeil was sentenced to a minimum of 35 months in prison with a maximum of 42 months plus a $50,000 fine. McNeil has already served 15 months in the Brunswick County Detention Facility.

A motion to suppress the checking station was made but was denied by Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally. McNeil pleaded no contest to the charges.

BCSO Seeks Assistance in Identifying Vehicle

Allison — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:42:25 +0000

Th e Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics help in identifying the vehicle or person in the attached photo. This is a possible person of interest in the larceny of a tractor trailer that took place within the last two weeks from Wayne’s Backhoe in Calabash. Anyone with any information should contact Det. John Holman at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 910-253-2777. As always, thank you so very much for your help!

BCSO Participates in R.A.V.E.

Allison — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:01:30 +0000

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit recently participated in the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Area Vendors Expo (R.A.V.E.).

The event was held at Belville Elementary School on Saturday, May 4 and showcased many local area vendors. Deputy T.K. Nowell from Crime Prevention was on hand to answer questions and discuss the different programs offered by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Programs such as Citizen’s Academy, Project Lifesaver, and Volunteer Services were just a few of the topics which citizens were informed.

For more information on these programs or other special events and programs offered by the Sheriff’s office, please contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 910-253-2777.

Sheriff Hosts Prayer Breakfast

Allison — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:58:50 +0000

Sheriff John Ingram, along with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Corps, hosted their 3rd Annual Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast on May 2. This event is held every year and coincides with the National Day of Prayer. Representatives from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county and beyond, as well as elected officials, were in attendance.

Brunswick County Chaplain Paul Bauer, who has an extensive background in law enforcement and is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor and author, was the guest speaker for the event. Paul served as the Day-Shift Commander of the Emergency Operations Center of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery in the days and months following 9/11 and spoke about the power of prayer in his life during that time.

Sheriff Ingram spoke briefly about the need for prayer in his life and emphasized how prayer can enhance one’s spiritual life. He encouraged all to pray for country and community and also for the safety of our law enforcement community.

The event was held at Southport Baptist Church’s Christian Center. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Quartet and Honor Guard also participated in the event.

BCSO Arrest Man for Possession of Firearm by Felon

Allison — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:37:51 +0000

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit, the Vice Narcotics Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms made the following arrest this evening after a brief, joint investigation:

David Raefore Tripp, Jr., 41, of Russtown Road in Ash was arrested on two counts of Procession of Firearm by a felon. Tripp was previously convicted of felony child abuse resulting in serious injury in 1997.

He was arrested at his residence. Tripp is currently being held in the Brunswick County Detention Facility under a $20,000 secured bond.