Pasquotank County
Coverage of Pasquotank County 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.
- Boliek’s contentious elections boards make proposed rules less democratic
North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek has used his authority to appoint GOP members to county elections boards, leading to proposals that could allow a 3-2 majority to reject votes based on legal voter ID exception forms. His actions have also influenced changes to early voting options, such as eliminating Sunday voting and specific locations in Pasquotank County.
- 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.
- Man sentenced for fentanyl overdose death in Pasquotank County
Dontae Williams was sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl overdose death of a 29-year-old woman. He was originally charged with death by distribution. The sentencing occurred in Pasquotank County Superior Court.
- ATV thefts under investigation in Pasquotank County
Three ATV thefts are under investigation in Pasquotank County, with the Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance. A green 2017 Honda Rancher 420 ATV was stolen on June 8 from Eason Lane, and two additional ATVs were reported stolen on June 11.