Columbus County Sheriffâs Office arrest two after deputies were nearly struck by driver Two people were arrested in an incident (Source: CCSO) By WECT Staff | January 20, 2021 at 8:39 AM EST - Updated January 20 at 9:07 AM WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Narcotics detectives with the Columbus County Sheriffâs Office were almost struck head on by a driver on Ward Street last week, according to the CCSO. The man continued on his way and ended up at a local store where police took him into custody. âOn January 14th, while traveling on Ward Street, a vehicle driven by Christopher Scott Deans almost struck the detectives head on. The detectives were familiar with Deans and knew his driver license was suspended. The vehicle then stopped at the Happy Mart in Whiteville. Deans exited the vehicle and entered the store,â according to a press release.