WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – A man is in custody after allegedly breaking into a vacant home, resisting arrest and assaulting officers.
According to a news release from the Wrightsville Beach Police Department, neighbors called 911 around 8:15 p.m., Saturday, July 15, to report the incident on W. Oxford Street.
When officers arrived, they found signs of forced entry. WBPD says the suspect resisted arrest and assaulted officers before being taken into custody.
The suspect is identified as Marque Jamal Twine.
WBPD and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office say Twine will face charges, but the full extent of those charges are currently unknown.
WBPD asks anyone with information that may be relevant to contact Det. Green, the lead investigator on this matter.
Anyone with information can email Det. Green at tgreene@towb.org or call him at (910) 256-7945.
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