Wilmington police arrested a man driving a stolen car Thursday on firearm charges.
Officers from the Wilmington Police Department were patrolling the 1000 block of Wright Street around 7 p.m. Thursday when they saw a stolen 2020 Nissan Altima with Pennsylvania tags leaving the area, according to a press release from the department.
When they approached the vehicle from behind, the driver, 27-year-old Dequan Williams, pulled to the curb and took off on foot. With the help of the department s K9 Unit, officers were able to apprehend Williams without incident, the release stated.
Wilmington police: trespassing man asleep on couch arrested for possession of stolen handgun, drugs
Wilmington police: trespassing man asleep on couch arrested for possession of stolen handgun, drugs By WECT Staff | December 22, 2020 at 5:15 AM EST - Updated December 22 at 2:55 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A man has been arrested after falling asleep on a couch in the lobby of a business while armed with a stolen handgun, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
“Around 10:34 a.m. Saturday, December 19, Wilmington police responded to 801 Greenfield St. in reference to an armed suspect trespassing on private property,” Police said. “Upon arrival, officers met with the owner of the facility who stated the individual in question was asleep on the couch in the lobby with a gun.”
Wilmington man recently released from prison for 2013 shooting is back behind bars Tyzheem Nixon (Source: WPD) By WECT Staff | December 18, 2020 at 2:28 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 2:28 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington man who was released from prison last month after spending over eight years behind bars for a 2013 shooting has been arrested again.
According to a news release, Tyzheem Nixon, 25, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Thursday for an outstanding warrant for a probation violation.
Officials say he was additionally charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of marijuana less than 1/2 ounce, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and interference with electronic monitoring device. Nixon was booked in the New Hanover County Jail under no bond.
WILMINGTON A Wilmington man wanted for violating probation was arrested Thursday evening by the U. S. Marshal’s Carolinas Regional Task Force with the assistance of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyzheem Nixon, 25, is charged with possession of firearm by felon, possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and interference with electronic monitoring devices.
Nixon is being held at the New Hanover County Jail without bond, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
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