Elizabeth City Crime Watch

Pasquotank Arrest Crackdown

Pasquotank Arrest Crackdown

Key Questions

What was the Pasquotank Arrest Crackdown?

A multi-agency traffic operation in Pasquotank County resulted in 13 arrests, including two Virginia fugitives wanted for child abuse. Authorities seized drugs and guns during the operation.

How many people were arrested in the crackdown?

Thirteen people were arrested, including two fugitives from Virginia. The operation targeted traffic violations and led to discoveries of drugs and weapons.

Who were the Virginia fugitives arrested?

The two fugitives from Virginia were wanted for child abuse. They were among the 13 arrested during the multi-agency operation in Pasquotank County.

What charges does the Elizabeth City man face?

An Elizabeth City man faces multiple felony charges tied to drugs and weapons following a months-long narcotics investigation. He was jailed on a $1 million bond after deputies seized three guns and drugs.

What was seized during these operations?

Drugs and guns were seized, including three guns in the Elizabeth City man's arrest and a stolen gun in a recent bust. These operations highlight proactive weapon seizures during traffic stops.

Multi-agency traffic ops yield 13 arrests incl. VA child abuse fugitives, drugs, guns; new stolen gun bust reinforces proactive weapon seizures on roads.

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Updated May 12, 2026