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08/30/2023

The Rocky Mount Police Department will no longer use our Rocky Mount Police 2 Citizen page. From now on, we will only utilize our Rocky Mount, NC Police Department page to keep our community and those in surrounding areas updated with the latest information.

We believe this change will make it easier for our citizens to access important updates and stay informed about everything happening in our community.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to you all following and connecting with us on Rocky Mount, NC Police Department!

08/30/2023

Around 1:50 a.m. on August 29, 2023, The Rocky Mount Police Department responded to 2522 Sunset Avenue (Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun) in reference to a commercial burglary.

Investigators were able to determine the suspect as 62-year-old Michael Angelo Jones.

Jones stole property from Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun.

Jones was released from jail less than a week ago, and is currently facing burglary charges.

If you have any information regarding Jones' whereabouts is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1450, 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637)

08/30/2023

**PRESS RELEASE**

ROCKY MOUNT POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES SECOND SUSPECT ARRESTED IN PNC ROBBERY

AUGUST 29TH UPDATE:

The Criminal Investigations Division has been diligently working this case. On August 28, 2023, Rocky Mount Police officers located Pitt during a traffic stop. Pitt was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, felony conspiracy, and five counts of child endangerment. Pitt received a total bond of $1,064,999.96 secured and remains at Nash County Jail.

ORIGINAL POST:

Rocky Mount, North Carolina–At 11 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2023 officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to 1280 Benvenue Road (PNC Bank) for a bank robbery call.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, 28-year-old Montrell Pitt,was armed with an edged weapon and demanded money from the teller. After obtaining the money, Pitt fled the scene in a stolen silver Toyota Tacoma.

Pitt abandoned the stolen vehicle along Airport Road in Rocky Mount. Investigators located the vehicle and confirmed that it has been reported stolen from the Center Street area just prior to the robbery.

Police soon concluded that Pitt got into another vehicle driven by 32-year-old Iesha Lloyd. Lloyd had her five children in the vehicle.
Lloyd drove Pitt from the scene and was later located in Edgecombe County on Silent Night Hill Road. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office assisted in a vehicle traffic stop, which resulted in Lloyd's arrest.

Lloyd is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, accessory after the fact, and five counts of child endangerment. Lloyd received a total bond of $1,000,000 secured and remains at Nash County Jail.

Pitt fled from the vehicle and is still at large.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Montrell Pitt for robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and five counts of child endangerment.

Pitt is wanted by the Rocky Mount Police Department and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

None of the children were injured during the incident. They were placed into temporary custody with a family member.

The amount of money taken is not being released at this time.
This incident is under further investigation.

The Rocky Mount Police Department wants to encourage the community to be vigilant and lock their vehicles when unattended at all times.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972- 1450, 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637)

08/24/2023

***PRESS RELEASE***
ROCKY MOUNT POLICE INVESTIGATE PNC BANK ROBBERY

Rocky Mount, North Carolina–At 11 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2023officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to 1280 Benvenue Road (PNC Bank) for a bank robbery call.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, 28-year-old Montrell Pitt,was armed with an edged weapon and demanded money from the teller. After obtaining the money, Pitt fled the scene in a stolen silver Toyota Tacoma.

Pitt abandoned the stolen vehicle along Airport Road in Rocky Mount. Investigators located the vehicle and confirmed that it has been reported stolen from the Center Street area just prior to the robbery.

Police soon concluded that Pitt got into another vehicle driven by 32-year-old Iesha Lloyd. Lloyd had her five children in the vehicle.

Lloyd drove Pitt from the scene and was later located in Edgecombe County on Silent Night Hill Road. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office assisted in a vehicle traffic stop, which resulted in Lloyd's arrest.

Lloyd is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, accessory after the fact, and five counts of child endangerment. Lloyd received a total bond of $1,000,000 secured and remains at Nash County Jail.

Pitt fled from the vehicle and is still at large.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Montrell Pitt for robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and five counts of child endangerment.

Pitt is wanted by the Rocky Mount Police Department and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

None of the children were injured during the incident. They were placed into temporary custody with a family member.

The amount of money taken is not being released at this time.

This incident is under further investigation.

The Rocky Mount Police Department wants to encourage the community to be vigilant and lock their vehicles when unattended at all times.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972- 1450, 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637)

08/20/2023

***PRESS RELEASE***

ROCKY MOUNT POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE

At 8:06p.m. on Aug.19, officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to a shooting with injury in the 1300 block of WestwoodDrive.

When officers arrived on scene,they located a male suffering from gunshot wounds. First responders on scene along with EMS provided first aid. The victim died of his injuries on scene.The name of the victim is being withheld at this time pending notification of family.

The Rocky Mount Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and forensic personnel responded to the scene and are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1450,252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637).

📰UPDATE: As the investigation continued overnight, detectives discovered an argument that began inside the Nash County ABC Store at 1322 Westwood Drive in Rocky Mount, led to the shooting outside the business and resulted in the death of Marquis Farmer, 30, in the parking lot. The weapon was recovered.

Zyon Rasheem Betts, of Prince William County, VA, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Betts was remanded to the Nash County Jail without bond.

Pierre Antoine Tucker, of Rocky Mount, NC, was arrested and charged with felony accessory after the fact. Tucker received a $250,000 secured bond. He was remanded to the Nash County
Jail.

The Rocky Mount Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1450, 252-972-1411, call
Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your messageto 274637)

08/19/2023

***PRESS RELEASE***

RMPD Makes Arrests in Narcotics Violation

Rocky Mount, North Carolina – On Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:40 a.m. officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department conducted a vehicle stop in the 2800 block of South Church Street after witnessing a traffic violation.

Shortly after the stop, officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle. The search resulted in the seizure of 102 grams of crack co***ne, 132 grams of ma*****na and approximately $2,000 in cash.

The driver, Kelsey Bynum, 40, of Nashville, was arrested and charged with maintaining a vehicle used for the keeping and selling of controlled substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A passenger in the vehicle, Aristarchus Howard, 36, of Rocky Mount, was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver co***ne, trafficking in co***ne, possession with intent to sell or deliver ma*****na and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bynum received a written promise to appear.

Howard received a $200,000 secured bond.

08/14/2023

At 11:30 p.m. on August 13, 2023, Rocky Mount Police officers were arriving at Moe and D’s (123 S. Church St.) to investigate an assault as shots rang out. One of our officers saw a burgundy Dodge Challenger at a suspicious high rate of speed. The car was last seen turning onto West Thomas St. when Officers at Moe and D’s quickly relayed this information to other officers in the city.

As our officers searched the area of Moe and D’s they located evidence of shots being fired. Additional officers were in the area of City Lake when they spotted a burgundy car in the lake. The driver of the car, Austin Harrison (24) was making his way out of the car as the officers approached. As the interaction proceeded with Harrison, officers developed probable cause to arrest him for driving while impaired.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the assault at Moe and D’s determined that Harrison involved in this as well.

After removing the car from City Lake and obtaining a search warrant officers searched the burgundy Challenger and found a firearm inside.

Great teamwork and communication lead to our officers making an investigative connection with those involved in the assault and the seizure of a firearm from an intoxicated individual.

The investigation into the shots fired continues.

08/11/2023

*PRESS RELEASE*

RMPD Investigates Shooting on Wellington Drive

Rocky Mount, North Carolina – At 7 p.m. on April 9, 2023, officers responded to the 3100 block of Wellington Drive in reference to a person who was shot.

When officers responded, they found a man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to UNC Health Nash Hospital for treatment. This is an active investigation and officers and detectives are currently on scene.

AUG. 11 UPDATE: Since April 9, 2023, the Criminal Investigations Division has been diligently working this case. As the investigation unfolded. detectives determined Yashawn Earl Bryant (29) was involved in the shooting. On August 11, 2023, Rocky Mount Police Detectives and U.S. Marshals located Bryant in Rocky Mount. After a short foot chase, Bryant was taken into custody and found to be in possession of a firearm. He was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
and resisting a public officer.

He also had unserved warrants from Wilson County for multiple felony charges and a court order violation. Yashawn Bryant was given a total secured bond of $270,763. He was remanded to the Nash County Detention Center.

The Rocky Mount Police Department Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this incident, and requests anyone with information to call the Rocky Mount Police Department
at 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637).

08/10/2023

The Rocky Mount Police Department is aware of scam calls that have circulated locally over the last few weeks. The caller claims to be a member of a law enforcement agency.

The caller may state that they have seized an illegal package with your name on it, you've missed jury duty, or a warrant has been issued for your arrest.

In many cases, the caller may ask you to send money, pay for civil matters, or the cost of court to get the warrant removed.

THIS IS A SCAM!!! Federal, state, or local government agencies will NEVER ask you to handle legal matters over the phone. You should NEVER provide any personal or financial information over the phone.

If you receive a suspicious call, you may contact The Rocky Mount Police Department at (252) 972-1411. You can also report scam calls directly to the FBI if you click this link: https://www.fbi.gov/how.../safety-resources/scams-and-safety

You may also file a complaint through the North Carolina Attorney General's Office if you click this link: https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/

08/04/2023

***Press Release***

RMPD Investigates Shooting at Walgreens on Sunset Ave.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina – At 5:10 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2023, the Rocky Mount Police Department received multiple calls stating a person had been shot at the Walgreens at 2624 Sunset Ave. Officers and first responders arrived at the scene and quickly secured the store and surrounding area. However, the victim and suspects left on foot prior to our arrival.

Witnesses provided information and possible images of the person who was thought to be shot. The Police Department deployed multiple resources in and around the area, including police
canines, drones and multiple officers. As one of the canines tracked the victim, the police drone was deployed to search as well.

The victim, Derek Blankenship (21), was located near Charlotte Avenue and Forest Hill Avenue. He had a gunshot wound to the leg. Blankenship was tended to by Nash County EMS and transported to Nash UNC Health Care for treatment. Investigators and officers with the violent criminal apprehension team continued the investigation to identify and locate the suspects. As the investigation carried on into the night, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office provided valuable information helping to identify the suspects.

Investigators also learned that Blankenship and the two juvenile suspects met for the purposes of conducting an illegal sale of controlled substances that transitioned into a robbery.

One of the suspects, a 15-year-old male from Rocky Mount, was located and arrested on the night of August 3, 2023. With this arrest, investigators seized a handgun that is suspected to have
been used in the crime. The 15-year-old has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a
handgun by a minor. The 15-year-old has been placed in the Wake County Juvenile Detention Center under a secured custody order.

During the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 2023, investigators learned of the location of the second suspect. This individual is a 16-year-old male from the Nash County area. He has been
charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serous injury and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He has also been placed in the Wake County Juvenile Detention
Center under a secured custody order.

The Rocky Mount Police Department Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this incident, and requests anyone with information to call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637).

07/30/2023

***PRESS RELEASE***

On July 29, 2023, at 8:24 p.m. Rocky Mount Police Officers responded to the 900 block of Burton St. for the report of an individual that was shot. The preliminary on scene investigation determined that the incident occurred in the 1000 block of Burton St. Officers also determined that the individual that was shot was a 17-year-old male juvenile. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators with the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to assist with the investigation.

Keonte Stallings (30) was arrested in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He received a $100,000 secured bond and confined in the Nash County Jail. The victim is currently at ECU Health in Greenville, NC and listed in serious condition.

The Rocky Mount Police Department Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this incident, and requests anyone with information to call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411, call Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for cash rewards, or Text-A-Tip (text RMPOL and your message to 274637).

07/18/2023

Officers are currently working an accident with injury at N. Wesleyan Blvd and Sutters Creek. Please expect traffic delays in the area.

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