Shallotte Fire Department Search and Rescue

10/13/2026

OCTOBER 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM: SHERIFF W.A. ROGERS

Missing Person

The Columbus County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public’s assistance with information about missing person William “Barry” Freedman.

Mr. Freedman was last seen around the Whiteville area on September 23rd 2026. Please contact our office directly at (910) 642-6551 or by using the “Submit A Tip” app with any information for investigators.

10/10/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON – PLEASE SHARE 🚨

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Kayla Hill.
Description:
● Height: Approximately 5’1”
● Weight: Approximately 110 pounds
● Hair: Curly sandy blonde or dyed dark brown
● Eyes: Green
● Tattoos: “Dakota” on her right arm and butterflies on her left arm
● Last seen wearing a white cardigan or sweater, unknown bottoms, and possibly carrying a backpack
📍 Last Known Locations:
● Saturday, October 3, 2026, on Hickman Road in the Calabash, NC area.
● Kayla may have also been seen Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on South Ocean Boulevard in the North Myrtle Beach, SC area.
Her mode and direction of travel are unknown at this time.
Kayla may be accompanied by a female identified as Elizabeth Locklear. Elizabeth is described as a white female. No additional description is available at this time.
🙏 PLEASE HELP US FIND KAYLA!
If you have seen Kayla, know where she may be, or have any information that could help locate her, please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 253-2777 or your local law enforcement agency.
Please share this post to help us get her information out, particularly in the Calabash and North Myrtle Beach areas.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

UPDATE: LOCATED AND SAFE

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Dixie Newell.

Name: Dixie Newell
Age: 16
Date of Birth: March 23, 2010
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 140 lbs.
Last Seen: Approximately 8:54 p.m. in the Navassa area on October 8, 2026.

Anyone who has seen Dixie or has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-253-2777 or call 911.

🙏 Please share this post to help us locate Dixie and bring her home safely.

10/07/2026

UPDATE: MISSING PERSON LOCATED

MISSING PERSON

Name: Cortney Howard
Age: 43
Height: 5’0”
Weight: Approx. 115 lbs
Build: Thin
Eye color: Brown
Hair color/Length: Long
Race: White
Date missing: 10/04/2026
Location last seen: 5135 S. College Rd
Last seen wearing: Black Shirt and Pants


If located, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4162 or our non-emergency dispatch line at 910-452-6120.

10/05/2026

UPDATE: Located and Safe

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brian Thomas Barrow, 46.

Brian was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, at his residence on Oak Pine Court in Leland. He was reportedly seen leaving in a vehicle with his girlfriend, who is known only as Isabella.

Brian’s description:
• Age: 46
• 6’1”
• Approximately 200 lbs.

Isabella is believed to be driving a recently purchased Honda Accord.

Anyone who has seen Brian, knows his current whereabouts, or has information that may help locate him is asked to contact Det. Harris at (910) 269-7073, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 253-2777, or call 911.

09/28/2026

UPDATE: MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED.

MISSING PERSON

Name: Kimberly Amanda DeStefano
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 6”
Weight: 155 lbs
Eye color: Green
Hair color/length: Black, shoulder length
Distinguishing marks: Possible nose ring
Race: White
Date missing: 9/15/26
Location last seen: 5600 Carolina Beach Road - Spark by Hilton Hotel

If located, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4162 or our non-emergency dispatch line at 910-452-6120

09/23/2026

MISSING:

09/21/2026

MISSING PERSON