Elizabeth City
Coverage of Elizabeth City in the Nexus archive.
- Two fugitives sought after Pasquotank County cocaine bust
A drug investigation in Pasquotank County resulted in the seizure of approximately 530 grams of cocaine. Following the operation, three residents from Elizabeth City were indicted, and one individual was arrested.
- New initiative aims to curb community violence in Elizabeth City
The Elizabeth City Police Department is introducing a new initiative to reduce community violence, as announced during a press conference. The effort aims to address and stop violence within the community.
- Second suspect arrested in Elizabeth City double homicide investigation
A second suspect was arrested in connection to a January 22 shooting on Edge Street in Elizabeth City that resulted in the deaths of a man and a teenage boy, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.
- Two arrested after shots fired incident in Elizabeth City
Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on July 15 around 7:20 p.m. The incident occurred near Shirley Street and McPherson Street, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.
- Elizabeth City Police search for missing woman
Elizabeth City Police are searching for missing woman Amber Welch, who was last seen near West Ehringhaus Street in Elizabeth City on July 12. She was wearing pajamas, black-rimmed bifocal glasses, and had her hair in a bun.
- Search warrant leads to arrest in Pasquotank County
An Elizabeth City man faces several charges after a search warrant executed in Pasquotank County on June 30. The warrant, carried out by the Northeastern Drug Task Force, targeted cocaine distribution in the county and surrounding areas.
- Whistling Pines Motel shut down for public nuisance reasons
The Whistling Pines Motel in Elizabeth City, N.C., was shut down after a court declared it a public nuisance on June 17. The motel has a history of drug-related activities, and civil action began following a complaint filed on February 26, 2026.
- Man dies following shooting on Hunter Street in Elizabeth City
A man was shot and killed on Hunter Street in Elizabeth City, leading to a homicide investigation. Police responded to the 900 block of Hunter Street at 4:30 a.m. and found 44-year-old Darren Duana Jernigan as the victim.
- 1 dead in early morning Elizabeth City fire
A fire in Elizabeth City, NC, resulted in one death. The incident occurred at a residence on Rochelle Drive early Thursday morning. Firefighters and police responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. and discovered a deceased individual inside.
- Stolen gun recovered during traffic stop in Elizabeth City
A man faces charges after a stolen firearm was recovered during a traffic stop in Elizabeth City, N.C. on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of West Ehringhaus Street around 10:45 a.m., with police conducting an investigation and search following the stop.