Stolen Vehicle Recovered; One Arrest Made

Stolen Vehicle Recovered; One Arrest Made

On December 30, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift deputies and Detectives located a vehicle in the Lowe’s parking lot that had been reported stolen and entered into NCIC by the Wilmington Police Department.

When the driver attempted to leave the area, deputies conducted a vehicle containment and safely detained the driver. The driver was identified as Itasha Micole Williams, 36, of Fayetteville, New York. Following an on-scene investigation, Williams was taken into custody and the stolen vehicle was recovered.

Williams was charged with:

 Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle

Williams was transported to the Lenoir County Jail where she was given no bond.

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