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2A THE CHOWAN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2019 Crimewatch Edenton Police Department Arrests Devonta Shaquan Holley, 26, of Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 16, for a misdemeanor probation violation. A secured bond was set at $5,000. He was confined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting of ficer, CpI. D.A. Smith. Xavier Tra’mal Copeland, 19, of Oakdale Drive, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 14 on two counts of failure to appear. A secured bond of $3,500 was set. He was confined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting officer, Office D.J. Romano. Monta Dequa Privott, 25, of Oak dale Drive, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 10 on a misdemeanor charge of violation of court order. A secured bond of $3,000 was set. He was confined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting officer, CpI. R.J. Michael Jr. Brandon Kylek Murphy, 24, of Ryans Grove Road, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 8 on a charge of assault on a female. He was con fined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting officer, CpI. W.S. White. Jantanisa Nisary Williams, 23, of Tyler Run 1, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 8 for a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. She was confined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting officer, CpI. W.S. White. James Henry Blount Jr., 58, of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 9 on a misdemeanor charge of failure to appear on a probation violation. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. He was confined to the Chowan County Jail. Arresting officer, Of ficer D.J. Romano. Katine Marquis Privott, 40, of Blade Circle, Edenton, was arrested on Jan. 10 on a misde meanor charge of failure to return rental property out of Pasquotank County. Arresting officer, CpI. R.J. Michael Jr. Incidents Police are investigating a Jan. 8 report of aggravated assault and injury of personal property. Accord ing to the report, a handgun was pointed at Robert Lee Williams Jr., 33, and Thomas Murrell Vaughan, 29, both of North Oakum Street, Edenton, while they were on North Oakum Street. The report says $800 in damage was done to a Buick Lacrosse owned by Vaughan. Investi gating officer, CpI. W.S. White. Police investigated at Jan. 17 re port of assault and communicating threats on Badham Road, Edenton. Investigating officer, Officer C.N. Skorupa. GRADING Continued from 1A “The next day the state sent out an email notifying districts how to receive that information,” Jackson said. “The information sent to us indicated that all courses for D.F. Walker Elementa ry, Chowan Middle School and John A. Holmes High School could be affected. NCDPI could not tell us which students could be affected.” Jackson said the soft ware had caused a grade calculation error, which re sulted in students’ grades being rounded to a whole number. “The impact of that calculation error meant that a portion of students — not every student — had grades that were too high, some had grades that were too low and that semester averages could be impact ed by 2 or more points,” he said. Jackson said DPI in formed school districts that it “would not be cor recting ... any stored stu dent grades.” If any correc tions needed to be made, the districts would have to “identify and make the changes,” he said. DPI of ficials advised school dis tricts they would working with them to resolve any potential problems that arose during future grading periods this year. Todd Silberman, a spokesman for DPI, said Wednesday that while the software problem seems to be widespread, it does not affect every school district. Edenton-Chowan of ficials, meanwhile, are re viewing all student grades from the first quarter, Jack- son said. Officials will cor rect errors that are identi fied, he said. “We believe that it is im portant that students re ceive the grades that they earned, and we are work ing to review and calculate every student’s grades and correct any errors that may have occurred,” Jackson said. “We currently have staff and teachers doing this work to ensure the proper grades are issued. Teach ers will be making these SHUTDOWN Continued from 1A ever, we are fully prepared to help.” American Legion Post 40 is accepting donations of baby items, (diapers, formula), non-perishable food and money to benefit the Coast Guard and Fed eral employees being af fected by the Government Shutdown. The Legion will accept items on Thursday and Friday (1/24,25) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Post. The Legion also is host ing a Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday for those affected by the shutdown. The Legion is in contact with the Coast Guards Chief Petty Officers Club in regards to needed items as well as sending out invites to the families. For the rest of January KNIGHTON Continued from 1A sion Edenton’s monthly financial reconciliations have been up to date for the last 12 months, town em ployees received intensive procurement training and a new procurement software system is expected to be operational by March 2019. She said the LGC staff also reported high turnover in the finance officer position contributed to the viola tions. The current finance officer has been in place for a year and has brought stability to the position and is participating in various training programs for new finance officers. State Auditor Beth Wood voted to approve Edenton’s request, but she zeroed in on the town’s check ered fiscal management in initially recommending its denial. Edenton’s fund balance plummeted from 36 percent in 2017 to 15.4 percent, or $972,301, in 2018. A serious lack of in ternal financial controls, and failure to reconcile a number of budget areas were cited, among other trouble spots. Knighton explained the matter in more detail. “Two members of the Commission, primarily NC Auditor Beth Wood ex pressed frustration and, quite frankly anger, that one audit finding was a viola tion of a State Statute that regulates local government procurement processes,” she said. “Auditor Wood ba sically said she was sick and tired of local governments blaming violations on staff “None of us are exactly sure of the need in Chowan County but we want to be prepared and not have anyone go without food." Roger Coleman Food pantry director and through the month of February, the Edenton Historic State Sites are of fering free general admis sion to all active duty Coast Guard members and their family with identification. The sites include the 1767 Chowan County Court house, the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, and the James Iredell House. Many Elizabeth City busi nesses and agencies are of fering specials and other help to families affected by the government shutdown. The following are among those offering a local re ¬ turnover. She threatened to vote no, speculating that turning down Edenton’s application for debt would send a message to the North Carolina League of Munici palities (organization that represents towns and cities) and its members that statu tory violations will not be tolerated.” Knighton told the Chowan Herald how she responded to Wood’s assertions — “the buck stops here.” “I told Commission mem bers the buck stops with me, I was the town man ager, these violations are my responsibility and then I reviewed the corrective ac tions the Town has taken. I did not blame the viola tions on staff, I took re sponsibility,” she said. Knighton said Com mission members asked technical questions about the water treatment plant upgrades which were ably answered by Public Works Director Corey Gooden. After much discussion and debate, LGC made a decision. “Finally, after 45 min utes of deliberations, the Commission voted and ap proved our application,” Knighton said. “Auditor Wood voted ‘yes,’ reluc tantly. All other members voted ‘yes’ except NC Treasurer Dale Folwell, chairman of the LGC, vot ed ‘no.’” After Knighton thanked the Commission for their support, she and Gooden made a quick exit. “After the meeting, Treasurer Folwell told us his vote wasn’t targeted at Edenton, that there was a lot of pent-up emo sponse: * Flours Girls — 25 per cent off and free desserts every Friday during shut down for USCG and family * Captain D’s — Free Meal for UCCG and family — Jan 22 * Hwy 55 — Free meal for UCCG and family — Jan. 21 * B&M Contractors — Offering free diagnostics to all the military families as well as 10 percent off any repair estimates. * SPCA of NENC — Of fering free pet food for fur loughed employees tion in the room that was not aimed at Edenton,” Knighton said. “He said LGC members were trying to send a message to lo cal governments that they need to take seriously the statutory pre-audit and internal control require ments. He told us he voted no, because as chairman, he was sending a message to his commission mem bers - he wanted them to know he heard their frus tration.” Soon after the meeting, Knighton said she reached out to NC League of Mu nicipalities’ staff liaison to the LGC, who was not present at the meeting and briefed him. “I offered to be a part of a NC League-sponsored effort to help other munic ipalities understand how seriously the Commission is now taking the statutory pre-audit requirements,” she said. “I told him I want ed to be a part of the solu tion and not just walk away content that the Town’s debt was approved.” Knighton said she also wrote a letter to Auditor Wood. “I thanked her for voting ‘yes’ and supporting our ap plication,” she said. “I told BANKRUPTCY Q_ FORECLOSURE e LAWSUITS (^ I— CAR REPOSSESSION W W TAX LEVIES AND GARNISHMENTS Call Alien C. 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Cor rections will also be avail able after report cards are issued in the Parent Portal. “We appreciate the un derstanding of our parents and the hard work of our teachers and staff as we work to correct this issue and make sure that stu dents’ grades accurately reflect the scores earned,” Jackson said. “We apologize for any inconvenience.” Reggie Ponder, a staff writer for The Daily Ad vance, contributed to this report. * Firehouse Subs — 50 percent off every Sunday during shutdown for all USCG and family plus all furloughed employees * Dairy Queen — Free combo on Jan. 21 and 22 to furloughed employees * Ghost Harbor Brew ing Company — Donated product for family morale event * The Mills Downtown Bistro — Free family meal for USCG and furloughed employees on Jan. 22 - by reservation only; a Mills employee said Saturday few reservations are left and families should call early Sunday to reserve spots * Paradiso Roma — Free meals to families by reser vation * Alison L. Boone DDS — Free exams at no charge if clinic on base is closed for active-duty Coast Guard her I understood her frus tration. I also updated her on the follow-up action I had taken which included implementing five recom mendations our town audi tor said would strengthen the Town’s internal con trols. Auditor Wood wrote back to me — she told me she really appreciated my letter to her, and she was impressed with the follow- up action I had taken.” The partial shutdown of the federal government is holding up Edenton’s efforts to finance the im provements needed to get the town’s drinking water back in compliance with state law. “Obtaining approval for the USDA loan was a major milestone for the town,” Knighton said. “We are, however, still in a holding pattern until furloughed USDA officials are allowed to return to work to sign documents needed to final ize the financial transition. Hopefully, the shutdown issue will be resolved soon. We expect the renovations to the water treatment plant to take six months and then the town will be back in compliance with state drinking water regula tions.” Suspect in fatal shooting arrested 2nd man wanted in connection to Edenton man’s death BY THADD WHITE Bertie Ledger-Advance WINDSOR — One of two suspects wanted in the Jan. 6 shooting death of an Eden ton man has been arrested in Franklin, Virginia, the Bertie County sheriff says. Tywan Jonshea’ Outlaw, 28, is charged with being an accessory after the fact in the shooting death of Ray- shon Carter, 36, Bertie Sher iff John Holley said. The suspect charged with shooting Carter, meanwhile, remains at large. Holley has identified Carter’s alleged shooter as 29-year-old Jashawn De’Andre Brown. Warrants charge Brown, also known as “Southside,” with murder as well as failure to appear on charges of possession with intent to sell' and de liver marijuana and assault by pointing a gun. According to law enforce ment officials, Carter was shot multiple times while attending a birthday party at the Midway Community Building on Jan. 6. Carter was taken to Vidant Medi cal Center in Greenville where he succumbed to his wounds. Carter was employed by Le Bleu Water Distributors. Law enforcement offi- Deaths EDENTON — Franklin Leroy Parsons, 77, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. No service is planned. Ar rangements by Miller Fu neral Home & Crematory, Edenton. EDENTON — James Thomas Yarborough, Jr., 74, died on Sunday, Janu ary 13, 2019. Memorial ser vice Friday at 2 p.m., at Ed ward G. Bond Post 40 of the American Legion. 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Box 207 • Edenton, NC 27932 Telephone: (252) 482-2623 Fax: (252) 482-4410 nlayton@ncweeklies.com cials have described Brown as a black male, 5-feet, 7- inches tall and weigh ing 170 pounds. He’s believed to be a mem ber of the Bloods street gang. Records show he has previous convictions for assault inflicting serious bodily in jury, robbeiy with a danger ous weapon and assault on a female. Holley said Brown should be “considered armed and dangerous at all times, and should be approached with extreme caution.” Holley said investigators in his office are working- with the State Bureau of In vestigation on the probe of Carter’s shooting. “We are asking anyone who attended the party the night of the incident to come forward,” he said. Investigators are also ask ing anyone with information about Brown’s whereabouts to contact the Bertie Sher iffs Office at 252-794-5330, Holley at 252-724-1681, or Lt. Matt Roebuck at 252- 325-3350. 208 S. 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