Harnett County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement agency in Harnett County
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Harnett County correctional inmate died in a fight, another charged with murder
Christian Bridges, 29, died after a fight with another inmate.
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'Just dropped in the ditch': Harnett County woman described rescuing girl kidnapped on Sunday
A Harnett County woman is being called a hero after she helped rescue a kidnapped 12-year-old girl on Sunday.
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Former inmate files federal complaint against Harnett County Sheriff, deputies
Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats and several deputies were listed in the lawsuit, alleging a culture of sexual abuse and drug use at the Harnett County Jail.
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Two Harnett County men arrested on child sex crimes
Authorities say online tips received in March led investigators to two Harnett County men accused of child sex crimes.
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3 Harnett detention officers accused of assault, using pepper spray on inmate
Three Harnett County detention officers were fired and face criminal charges after an internal and SBI investigation into the alleged mistreatment of an inmate in late 2025.
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Harnett County high school teacher charged with intent to sell marijuana near campus
Deputies arrested 33-year-old Jocelyn McArthur, an Overhills High School teacher, after reports that she had an illegal substance on campus, leading to multiple charges.
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Two charged in shooting that left a 16-year-old dead, Harnett County deputies say
Detectives learned that Mario Ramos and a 16-year-old traveled to the intersection of McDuffie Road and Scooter Lane to meet Damon Bird and Donald Martin. When Ramos and the 16-year-old arrived, Bird allegedly pointed a firearm at them and demanded items from them, indicating an attempted robbery.
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Grandfather was unaware that 4-year-old was on the back of moving truck in Angier, deputies say
Harnett County deputies' initial investigation revealed through surveillance video that the 4-year-old was sitting on the rear bumper and hitch of his grandfather's truck when the grandfather left his home.
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Former Harnett County deputy sentenced to 23 years for producing child sex abuse material
A joint investigation between the SBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Harnett County Sheriff's Office found that Johnathan Edwards sexually exploited children on the website Omegle.
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Harnett school resource officer re-assigned after report he looked at porn while on duty
A Harnett County deputy was removed from his duties as a school resource officer after a report that he looked at pornography online while working at the school.
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Harnett sheriff to retire after 30 years on the job
Information about Harnett sheriff to retire after 30 years on the job
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Federal judge allows lawsuit against Harnett County sheriff over inmate's death
Eric Griffith died in 2021 at the Harnett County jail. A judge says the staff lacked training and failed to provide proper care. Sheriff Wayne Coats and three detention officers are defendants in the lawsuit.
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Harnett County mother killed in Lillington shooting, family wants answers
A Harnett County family is in mourning after Yoashica Johnson was shot and killed at a house party in Lillington. The suspect, Moashaun Bristow, was already facing charges for a 2021 murder but was out of jail at the time of the incident.
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Man dies in accidental electrocution at cemetery in Dunn
A man died Friday morning from an accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.
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Man dies in accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn
A man died Friday morning from an accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.
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$1K reward being offered for information on deadly Sanford gas station shooting
Authorities in Harnett County are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Alfredo Escalona Mares at a Sanford gas station.
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2 more people arrested in Harnett County armed home invasion
Harnett County deputies arrested two more people after Monday’s armed home invasion at a Cameron home.
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Man arrested in Harnett County armed home invasion, search continues for other person involved
Harnett County deputies have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with an armed home invasion in Cameron, where a woman said she was robbed at gunpoint.
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Caught on camera: Harnett County woman says she was robbed at gunpoint, thieves steal $6
A Harnett County woman shared doorbell camera footage on Facebook showing two people breaking into her home and robbing her at gunpoint.
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Spring Lake teenage girl used Instagram to arrange meeting with man, warrants show
An arrest warrant shows a 15-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, arranged to meet one of her alleged kidnappers via hidden Instagram messages.
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Warrants: Spring Lake teen used Instagram to arrange meeting with men accused of trafficking her
An arrest warrant shows a 15-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, arranged to meet one of her alleged kidnappers via hidden Instagram messages.
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Men charged with human trafficking face $5 million bonds after Amber Alert in Harnett County
Two men charged in connection with an Amber Alert issued earlier this week now face $5 million bonds each, a Harnett County judge ruled Friday.
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Harnett County sheriff speaks about 15-year-old girl found two days after authorities issued an Amber Alert
Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats discussed the cancellation of an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl who was found two days after authorities issued an Amber Alert.
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Harnett deputy shooting: Man killed leaves behind 2 children, was having mental episode
Deputies said Leo Reeves was having a mental episode during a domestic disturbance. Reeves died after being shot in the chest by a Harnett County deputy.
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Sheriff: Harnett deputy shot, killed knife-wielding man after domestic disturbance call
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has released more information about the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting that led to a man's death.
