12-05-2025
Man, juvenile arrested in connection to shots fired in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A man and a boy were arrested Thursday after alleged gunfire in Elizabeth City in late April, according to police.
On April 29, officers responded to the area of Herrington Road and Brown Street around 5 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, shell casings were discovered and recovered in the area.
Officers were able to identify a suspect in the shooting and subsequently arrested a juvenile. The juvenile was taken to the magistrate office and served a juvenile petition. Secured custody was requested for the juvenile, who was later taken to Pitt County Juvenile Detention Center in Greenville, North Carolina.
On May 8, the Elizabeth City Police Department, Perquimans County Sheriff Office and North Carolina Probation and Parole arrested 23-year-old Joseph Richard Small Jr. He was charged with possession of a firearm by felon, carrying concealed gun, go armed to the terror of people, discharge firearm in city limits and probation violation.
Small was processed and later taken to Albemarle District Jail with a $200,000 bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Pasquotank District Court.
This remains an ongoing investigation.
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