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North Carolina man charged with death by distribution in fentanyl overdose

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ROSE HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — A Duplin County man was charged with death by distribution in connection to a fentanyl overdose death in Rose Hill in March of 2024.

Elijah Eddie Robinson, of Wallace, was identified as a suspect after an investigation by the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office after deputies responded to a call on South N.C. Highway 50 where a female identified as Jacey Newkirk was found dead in her home.

The death appeared to be the result of an overdose. Investigators found Newkirk had gotten narcotics from Robinson prior to her death. On February 13, 2025, the N.C. State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Newkirk’s death was due to a fentanyl overdose.

Robinson was jailed in the Duplin County Jail under a $250,000 bond.

Pamlico County man arrested for Death by Distribution

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PAMLICO COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding an unresponsive female on January 30.

The female was later identified as Jacqueline Mantia. After investigation, it was discovered that the cause of death was a drug-related overdose. Investigators identified Richard Evans as the person responsible for delivering the controlled substance that led to Mantia’s death.

Evans was arrested on January 31 and charged with Death by Distribution of Controlled Substance.

Deputies with sheriff’s office now serving as School Resource Officers in Beaufort County

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BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Students in Beaufort County Schools were welcomed back this week with help from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies served as School Resource Officers throughout schools in the district. They’re replacing a third party police force used for the past three years.

There are 13 deputies, meaning each school in the district gets one. On the first day of school, SROs were seen greeting students at car rider lines, giving them high fives and tying their shoes in the hallways.

Having the local sheriff’s office provide school security has been a work in progress since winter.

“To be honest, there’s nothing better than your local sheriff’s department being able to provide school resource officers into our schools each and every day,” Beaufort County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Cheeseman said. “And through that, you’ll see them out at our athletic contests, extracurricular activities and so let’s celebrate them as they celebrate and protect our students and staff. Perfect.”

In order to become a SRO, a 40-hour SRO certification programs has to be completed. During that training, school security is practiced in addition to courses on ethics and leadership.

Each SRO is a sworn police officer and is armed. They’ll be making sure buildings are secure, alarm systems are working, doors are not propped and students and staff feel safe.

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