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• New Hanover County Woman Survives Brutal Knife Attack Following History of Domestic Violence in Monkey Junction

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Crime

  James Hinson faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing his long-term partner, Mary Baisden, during a violent confrontation at their home on Monday. The victim, who is...

• New Hanover County Man Faces 21 Felony Counts Involving Exploitation and Statutory Sex Crimes Against Minors

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Authorities in New Hanover County have arrested 25-year-old David Lawson Timken on 21 felony charges related to the sexual exploitation and assault of children. The alleged offense...

• Wilmington Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison Following Guilty Plea for Robbery and Drug Distribution

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Tobias Van Cooley Jr., 39, has been sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a wide array of charges including common law robbery and drug possession....