A Missing Endangered Alert has been issued for a child last seen in Havelock Onuaha Thompson is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment Anyone with information about Onuaha Thompson should call Detective J Kilgore at the Havelock Police Department at (252) 447-3212 According to the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons along with his siblings: 13 year old Christian McCullough and 1 year old Devorah McCullough were last seen in Havelock The group may be en route to an unknown location in Virginia Havelock authorities say that in the early morning hours of April 8 2025 unlawfully removed Christian McCullough (13) from foster care in violation of a court-ordered custody agreement the children may be in danger due to the circumstances of their removal and an ongoing cusdtoy dispute Brittany McCullough is a 36-year-old female that is known to frequent the Pamlico County and Craven County areas Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutAMBER Alert canceled for 4 children reported missing in North CarolinaWednesday -- An AMBER Alert issued for four siblings in Havelock the children were abducted early Tuesday morning by their mother Investigators said the mother violated a court-ordered custody agreement She does not have legal custody of the children The mother has ties to Pamlico and Craven County areas of North Carolina and Maryland Investigators say they have four outstanding warrant for Brittany McCullough for felony child abduction Authorities have not released any other information Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Four children who went missing in Havelock were found in Bryans Road An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday evening for the four children FBI agents later safely recovered all four, Havelock police said in a social media post and the Amber Alert was canceled after 8 p.m.  whom police identified as a biological parent of the children Rolunte Leroy Wright was charged with felonious aiding and abetting.  Brittany McCullough removed the children from foster care despite a court-ordered custody agreement, police said.  Havelock, a city of 20,000 in Craven County, is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Spectrum News 1 removed the childrens' names from this story to protect their privacy after they were found.  A woman has been arrested after four children were reported missing. Wednesday, Brittney McCullough was charged with four counts of felony child abduction. This comes after the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons cancelled an Amber Alert issued earlier that day for four children in Havelock. The children were found safe in Bryans Road, Maryland.  Law enforcement officers have also charged Rolunte Leroy Wright with four counts of felonious aiding and abetting.  Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. UPDATE: Officials say the missing juvenile has been located ORIGINAL: The Havelock Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old juvenile Officials say Jayquon said he was going to a friend's house nearby Jayquon was last seen wearing a black hoodie and is described as approximately 5'08" tall The Crown Point #1 Fire in Hubert has grown to 50 acres in size and is now 60% contained — Community members Sunday gathered in Havelock to remember Percy Berry a young man who was a victim of lynching in 1932 involves a confrontation with five white men impersonating police officers that led to his drowning in Hancock Creek Jennifer Harris from the Equal Justice Initiative participated in the project to memorialize Berry's life She worked alongside the Craven Arts Gallery and Council the African American Heritage and Culture Center "If communities are courageous enough to educate themselves about the multiple ways we’ve tolerated racial bigotry and violence we can commit to a new era where we can reject lawlessness and discrimination," said Harris A duplicate marker will be placed at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery The memorial sign tells the story of Percy Berry and how lynching impacted thousands "So people around the world will know that people in Craven County have taken a stand for truth and justice," Harris added Nick Courmon a descendant of Berry reflected on the emotional experience of the memorial's unveiling "I feel optimism—I think at a time where we’re seeing a lot of attacks on real history and on you know—tragedies such as these." UPDATE: The AMBER Alert from Havelock has been canceled All four missing children have been safely recovered in Bryans Road Brittney McCullough is charged with 4 counts of Felony Child Abduction Rolunte Leroy Wright is charged with 4 counts of Felonious Aiding and Abetting The Havelock Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation An AMBER Alert has been issued for four children in North Carolina The Havelock Police Department is searching for 4 missing children: Christian McCullough Officials say that the four children were likely taken by their mother Brittany McCullough An investigation uncovered information that meets the criteria to issue an AMBER Alert Officials say that the children were removed which was in violation of a court-ordered custody agreement A Missing Endangered Alert had previously been issued for Thompson Onuaha, which originally listed the name as Onuaha Thompson and age 8. along with the assistance of the FBI and SBI said they were seeking the public's help in locating the four children after they were taken by a biological parent without legal custody If you have any information regarding this case call the Havelock Police Department immediately at (252) 463-7110 The Havelock Police Department arrested one person and is searching for another in relation to a fatal hit-and-run that happened on April 13 Elizabeth Warnack has been charged with one count of felony hit and run resulting in death and has been placed under a $35,000 bond Authorities are searching for Michael James Spalti was fatally struck as the truck left the area of Willow Oaks Estates (formerly known as Jacksons Mobile Home Park) If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Spalti please contact Captain Joshua Casassa at 252-447-3212 or those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by going to https://www.havelocknc.us/FormCenter/Police-Department-5/Anonymous-Crime-Tips-49 A second person has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Havelock on April 13 Michael James Spalti has been arrested and is being held with no bond due to pending charges Spalti will make his first court appearance on Tuesday Havelock officials say the arrest happened with the support of Havelock citizens and in coordination with the Craven County Sheriff's Department “On behalf of the City of Havelock Police Department I would like to thank the members of our community for their vital assistance in helping us solve this hit and run that resulted in the death of one of our citizens Your cooperation and willingness to come forward with information made a real difference in this case The intense investigation of this case by our patrol officers and investigators and eventual arrest of the two suspects involved is a clear reminder that when law enforcement and the community work hand in hand The Havelock Police Department is committed to ensure that crime will not be tolerated in our community and together we will ensure that the City of Havelock is a safe place to live and work.” - Chief Mike Broadwell Elizabeth Warnack had previously been charged with one count of felony hit and run resulting in death and has been placed under a $35,000 bond. A Pamlico County resident was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run that happened in front of the Havelock Vendor Mall early Sunday morning was struck by a vehicle on the service road in front of the Havelock Mall where Dominos is located The Havelock Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in the investigation If you have any information regarding the investigation Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Pete Benton has spent a lifetime dedicated to military service Benton said he knew from an early age that the military was his calling Which I’m kind of glad I did because later on it made me a better Air Force officer," he said Benton served during the Vietnam era and achieved one of the highest distinctions in the Air Force by serving on the Presidential Honor Guard I’m going to be with President Reagan at the Tomb of the Unknown." He described it as "one of the most emotional experiences of my life." His aspiration to join the Presidential Honor Guard began as a young boy when he witnessed the honor guard escorting President John F Kennedy's body to Arlington National Cemetery "I looked at my dad and my mother and said someday I want to be a presidential honor guardsman – and little did I know a couple decades later that dream came true," Benton said Another impactful moment for Benton was during a ceremony when El Salvador’s President Duarte showed a surprise gesture of respect "He leaned over and kissed the American flag — and I looked up on stage and Ronald Reagan was crying," Benton said Benton attributes his inspiration to serve to the sacrifices of America's service members "It’s the brave and courageous men since the inception of our great country that have been willing to give their lives for something much greater than themselves," he said The Havelock Police Department have been investigating illegal narcotic activity Christopher Parks was taken into custody after members of the HPD assisted by Craven County Sheriff's Office and New Bern Police Department conducted search warrants on two different residences on Tuesday Officials say Parks was served with a warrant for trafficking opium or heroin and possession with the intent to manufacture The following items were seized during the search warrants: and is being held at the Craven County Jail under a $500,000 secured bond: Joshua Williams of Havelock was arrested and served with an order from an early case from fleeing members of HPD on a motorcycle Williams was caught shortly and officers found the following: Williams was charged and arrested with two counts of possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver schedule II narcotic (fentanyl) stemming from controlled purchases conducted during the investigation Williams is being held at the Craven County Jail and received a $40,000 bond Nathan Oglesby of Havelock was arrested and charged with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver schedule II narcotic (fentanyl) stemming from a controlled purchase conducted during the investigation Oglesby is currently being held with no bond under the pre-trial integrity act Maurice Pool of Havelock was charged with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture A Havelock man will spend the next 110 to 144 months in the Department of Adult Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple charges in Craven County Superior Criminal Court pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Jail and pleaded no contest to Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Motor Vehicle who also admitted his status as a Habitual Felon per District Attorney Scott Thomas and Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes During the fight, the Defendant retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot into another vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. That vehicle contained a minor child, who was not injured during the shooting. The Defendant was arrested when he returned to the scene later in the day. During his booking into the jail, a white rock-like substance, later identified by the state crime lab as Cocaine Base, was found hidden in his clothing." A well-known thrift store in Havelock was burglarized overnight, leaving the store manager feeling "violated." Rosa Coln-Douglas, the manager of Havelock Vendor Mall, said she discovered the theft on Friday morning. "So when I walked in, everything seemed normal until I went behind the counter. As soon as I turned the counter I see things scattered all over the floor," Rosa said. She described finding broken pieces of glass on the floor and shattered glass shelves, with the door taken off its hinges. Coln-Douglas said she noticed all security cameras had been knocked down and the wires cut. "Put two and two together and realized that someone broke in," she said. She said the thieves stole a variety of items, including antiques, jewelry, pocket knives, baseball and football cards, and even a signed autograph of Muhammad Ali. She expressed confusion over some of the stolen items, which included ordinary knick-knacks worth two to three dollars, a basket filled with Hot Wheel toy cars, and turtle figurines from the Save the Turtles Foundation. "We’re just individuals trying to make a living." Rosa noted 34 vendors rent out spaces in the store like their own shops. The owner urges anyone who saw anything suspicious or noticed large amounts of sports cards or jewelry being sold to contact the Havelock Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and News 12 waits for further details from the Havelock police. President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHSpecial Olympics sees record participation at Havelock High School eventby Jarnard Davis Craven County Schools hosted a successful Special Olympics event at Havelock High School today marking one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the area with a "Parade of Athletics" before the opening ceremonies followed by track and field competitions that ran until 12:30 p.m program manager at Craven County Recreation and Parks expressed his satisfaction with the event's growth we have 290 athletes participating this year so another year of great growth," said Worsinger He also highlighted the strong volunteer turnout "We also get to see the volunteers that come out today I think it's around 120 volunteers from different groups," he said Craven County officials noted that this event is one of the largest Special Olympics gatherings they have hosted The Havelock Police Department is searching for a light-colored pickup truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in the early hours of Sunday morning Ronald Pearson, 57, of Pamlico County, was fatally struck as the truck left the area of Willow Oaks Estates (formerly known as Jacksons Mobile Home Park), per officials. The truck turned right on the Hwy 70 service road before striking Pearson and immediately fled the scene The suspect continued onto Hwy 70 traveling east “We feel confident that someone living in or visiting Willow Oaks Estates has information about this incident Our investigation will continue until those responsible for the death of Mr If you have any information about this incident please contact our office.” Chief Mike Broadwell The City of Havelock is undergoing sewer smoke testing that began on March 31 This test is a routine process designed to check for sewer system issues The smoke is safe and should vent properly if plumbing is in good condition Only call 911 for actual emergencies — false alarms have occurred in past tests Click below to learn more and see what to expect: https://www.havelocknc.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=184 DMV is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA) in Havelock but the agencies are managed by private businesses or local governments 6 after the current operator announced her retirement Completed applications must be returned to NCDMV no later than April 29 or Form MVR-93M) can be found on the Connect NCDOT website Interested applicants may call 919-615-8521 with questions All applications must now be submitted via email to ApplicationLPA@ncdot.gov LPAs offer vehicle registration services and title transactions replacement tags and duplicate registrations The city of Havelock will be celebrating Christmas with the Havelock Blue Christmas Parade on Saturday A detour has been planned to start at 9:00 a.m for drivers until the parade has come to a close The parade will happen on East Main Street while the detour roads used will be Fontana Blvd and McCotter Blvd Come early to join in on the Christmas cheer CRAVEN COUNTY — While utility bills are a necessity some people in Havelock think it’s A hassle for being too high “Every month it comes out more and more,” said Dennis Moore who lived in Havelock for two years “It would be better if what I'm using is what I'm paying [for] Shane Gaither also lives in Havelock paying the utility bill It’s about three times the amount I was paying in a full-sized house in Florida She said the utility setup itself feels unfair “It’s 300 dollars to get your utilities started if you have bad credit It’s kind of crazy because it’s something you absolutely need,” she said Mayor Will Lewis clarified the bill is not just for water but includes four charges He said he met with dozens of community members to help them understand their bills He said some people have approached him not understanding why their bill is so high and by going through the system he said some people had leaks they weren’t aware of Mayor Lewis explained how the utility bills increased between 25 to 40 dollars He said this is just the reality of maintaining the city’s aging infrastructure “None of us get out of paying the tax bill I've been in this community my whole life and so it’s important for me to take care of the community - part of that is charging the right rate for the service you provide but doing your best to keep that as reasonable as possible,” he said The Havelock utility bill contains four main charges: Water Mayor Lewis said a portion of the money goes to improving infrastructure He said they’re now in the beginning phases of preparing for growth “I think we need to find a nice balance and maybe focus on the structure from the ground up,” said Dennis If you're still concerned about your bill Mayor Lewis said his door is open on Mondays so anyone can come in and ask he will schedule time with anyone to discuss their bills He said a bill calculator will be on the city’s website soon A young man who was a victim of lynching in 1932 was memorialized with a historic marker in Havelock on Sunday was fishing in Hancock Creek with a friend when they were approached by five white men impersonating police officers The men demanded $20 for a “fishing license,” and beat Berry when he refused to pay He is one of more than 4,400 Black people killed in lynchings between 1877 and 1950 who are remembered at the The National Memorial for Peace and Justice The event was part of EJI's Community Remembrance Projects A duplicate marker will be placed at the national memorial in Montgomery A Havelock boy with a superhero name can check one more major accomplishment off his list We first told you about Thor Forte four years ago, when he was fighting sickle cell disease. he’s healed – thanks to the only known cure for the inherited blood disorder When we first introduced you to Thor Forte in 2021 he was just 10 years old and searching for a bone marrow donor I just want to pass out until we get to the E.R. if we go to the E.R.," Thor said at the time Fast forward to today – he’s now 14 – and cured of sickle cell disease Bone marrow is a spongy substance found in bones – and contains potent stem cells Beng Fuh is Thor’s physician at the ECU Health Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center in Greenville He says African Americans make up only 7 percent of the National Bone Marrow Registry “You are more likely to find a match within people of your ethnicity so if you don’t have enough people within the registry the chances of having a match is a lot lower.” He received his transplant at Duke Medical Center last October – and is now able to run exercise and play – without running out of breath “She donated from both hips; she was up and walking the next day and I’m forever grateful to Sierra," Thor told us Thor started losing his hair – so his mom Tomeka cut hers off to support him Just like the superhero – Thor is used to fighting big battles He was diagnosed with sickle cell disease while an infant suffering many pain episodes – and enduring many hospitalizations I just think if I make it through this one I can make it through the next one," Thor told us at the time And helping him get through is the Neuse-Pamlico Sound Women’s Coalition the nonprofit will host one of Thor’s favorite events – the March for Sickle Cell in New Bern We couldn’t interview Thor in person – because was admitted to Duke this week But he’s sharing this special message about the 5-K walk-run: Thor just got out of the hospital and is doing better now at Union Point Park – and you can register or donate on-site There’s also another way that you can help: the National Marrow Donor Program. On Monday, April 7, officers of the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Anthony McGee, 51, of Havelock, and officers said they found methamphetamine, which led to McGee's arrest. During the traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, officers discovered a bottle containing methamphetamine, as a result, McGee was taken into custody and transported to the Lenoir County Jail, where he is being held under a secured bond for Possession of Methamphetamine, as per authorities. and the Havelock police believe they may be in danger The Havelock Police Department is asking for the public's assistance after Lewis Farm Park was damaged over the past few weeks The vandalism found includes bleachers turned over and a sliding window cover that was vandalized The vandalism took place from March 31 through April 9 Authorities are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible If you have any information regarding this investigation please contact Captain Joshua Casassa at 252-447-3212 or those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by going to the City of Havelock website: https://www.havelocknc.us/FormCenter/Police-Department-5/Anonymous-Crime-Tips-49 in 1998 Havelock baseball was crowned 3A state champions and while 27 years later the Rams aren't in title form Greg B Williams Field showcased a talented squad for an out of conference Monday matchup against Croatan blowin hard as the Rams got off to a hot start scoring 4 runs in the first inning which was capped off by this high shallow single from AJ Orta into left field head coach Bob Sabdo loving the offensive success until short stop Jacob woody with a highlight reel snag as the wind even made it hard to hear for fans who got to witness Havelock shutout the Cougars in a 6–0 win for their 4th victory of the season head football coach joking around while supporting his brother Allen but it was 7–7 Swansboro taking control of the lead in the 2nd as Addison McMillan with a line drive to Havelocks short stop scoring the 4th run of the inning as Taylor Niemotka kept the intensity up for the Pirates Carolina Jenkins with a big blast into deep center field for an RBI double if its Havelock its also Cherry Point flying over Havelock had a chance to tie but a great throw to the plate keeps it 4–3 and Swansboro would add 11 more runs for a 15–3 win on the road Duke hosts William and Mary Wake Forest at home against UNC Greensboro who has former New Bern star Danny Thompson The senior pitcher is number 13 in the country for strikeouts per inning ECU picked up their second conference sweep of the season against Memphis The Pirates played comeback ball Sunday for a 4–3 win 9–6 in conference now and will head to Chapel Hill Wednesday to take on UNC and former North Duplin star Reece outlaw in her freshman season Former JH Rose and Clemson star Cornell Powell finding the endzone for the first time in the UFL The former Kansas City Chiefs receiver now playing for the Washington DC defender And in the Men's National Championship A Havelock man was arrested on Monday and is facing multiple charges related to breaking-and-entering Havelock Police Department officers responded to the 200 block of Russell St in reference to a breaking-and-entering of a residence The victims reported that they found their back door kicked in and electronic items missing Officials say the items were valued at $2,000 was developed as a suspect and located near the scene Officials say that Axe was in possession of some of the stolen items resulted in officers finding the remainder of the stolen items Axe was arrested and has been charged with the following: Axe is being held in the Craven County Detention Center on a $35,000 secured bond please contact the Havelock Police Department at 252-447-3212 or those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by going to https://www.havelocknc.us/FormCenter/Police-Department-5/Anonymous-Crime-Tips49 has been named as one of five finalists for the Military Child of the Year Award Officials say she is known for her leadership honors exceptional military children who have demonstrated strength of character was selected from a competitive pool of nominees nationwide The official announcement of the 2025 Military Child of the Year winner will be made in April For more information on the award and to learn more about the finalists, visit: Operation Homefront's official website. firefighters are urging homeowners to use the occasion as a reminder to ensure home safety by checking and replacing smoke detector batteries Firefighters recommend changing the batteries in smoke detectors every six months and many people use the start of daylight saving time as a convenient checkpoint Adam Napirokowski from Havelock Fire and Rescue emphasized the importance of this practice “There’s significantly important because like anything that we have that safety typically it’s powered by batteries it might need to be rechargeable a lot of the systems that they have nowadays that might be worried or wired into the alarm system that you have they plugged into the system but they have back up batteries that still need to be changed every year we’ve actually gone through more and a few people‘s houses that we’ve seen where they don’t change them quite often so it’s certainly something that we need to see more often,” said Napirokowski Some fire departments offer free smoke detectors The City of Havelock will temporarily stop adding ammonia in the drinking water disinfection process starting on Friday This change is required annually by federal and state regulations that overlook the operations of water systems They will resume adding ammonia in the disinfection process on Monday The City will also conduct system flushing (flushing of fire hydrants) in conjunction with the temporary disinfection change starting Sunday Craven County — A Havelock man is back behind bars on a new rape charge after a second victim was identified 43-year-old Jason Manson was arrested and charged with second degree forcible rape according to the Craven County Sheriff's Office The Craven County Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Bureau received information about an ongoing assault investigation on Tuesday Authorities say they were able to identify a second victim that was assaulted by Manson while he was out on bond Back on October 8, Manson was arrested and charged with second degree forcible sex offense and false imprisonment, per officials. and authorities urge anyone with information regarding Manson to call Investigator Langley at (252) 636-6644 or the Craven County Sheriff's Office at (252) 636-6620 Craven County Communications at (252) 633-2357