Public Safety

The Leland Police Department investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests last week. All information is taken directly from police incident and arrest reports.

Dec. 4

Larceny from a business on Village Road, Leland; an unknown suspect took three gold chains valued at $2,500.

Forgery and counterfeiting, obtaining property by false pretenses at New Pointe Boulevard, Leland; a check was used to purchase items without the owner’s consent.

Last Wednesday, Dec. 5, multiple law enforcement agencies joined the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for Operation Christmas Crackdown.

Teams of officers gathered at 6 a.m. with a goal of apprehending 34 suspects wanted on drug charges from throughout the county.

According to the BCSO, the operation targeted street-level drug dealers. The investigation began in September.

“They can expect by now that we are coming for them,” Sheriff John Ingram said in a morning briefing.

More than 3,700 drivers and passengers were cited for seat belt and child passenger safety violations during the Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign.

The statewide campaign was Nov. 19-25.

“Multiple crashes have been reported in the news recently where motorists who were not wearing their seat belts have been killed. It is imperative that everyone in the car buckles up,” State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti said. “I thank all of the law enforcement agencies for their hard work reinforcing this message.”

State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force as part of the Holiday Booze It & Lose It campaign.

Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be conducted beginning Friday, Dec. 7, through Wednesday, Jan. 2, across North Carolina in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads.

“Make the responsible decision to designate a driver if you plan to drink this holiday season,” State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti said. “The choice you make could save a life.”