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The Search Continues for Timmy Jacobs Investigators are continuing the search for missing person Timmy Jacobs of Parkton...
08/28/2026

The Search Continues for Timmy Jacobs

Investigators are continuing the search for missing person Timmy Jacobs of Parkton.

Jacobs was reported missing by family members on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after he was last seen on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Since the report was filed, Robeson County investigators have followed leads in both Hoke and Robeson counties, conducted numerous interviews, brought in multiple search, rescue and dive teams from across the region, utilized sonar technology, drones and helicopters during daytime and nighttime operations with night-vision equipment, collected surveillance footage, and undertaken additional technical and legal investigative processes.

Witness accounts place Jacobs and his vehicle together around 9:00pm Friday July 31, 2026 in the area of a cemetery just over a mile from a residence he approached on foot along Balfour Road in Hoke County at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Shortly after Jacobs approached the residence at approximately 3:00 a.m., Hoke County deputies were called to check on suspicious activity. When deputies arrived, they were unable to locate him.

Jacobs’ vehicle was later discovered still parked at the cemetery. His keys were located approximately 100 yards from the vehicle, and his cell phone was found nearby with a slight charge remaining.

Family members, friends, volunteers, area residents, law enforcement officers, rescue personnel and many others continue searching and seeking information that may help determine his whereabouts.

“The family and friends of Timmy Jacobs are waiting answers, and we remain committed to doing everything possible to help provide those answers,” stated Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. “This investigation involves countless hours of searching, interviews, technology analysis, investigative work and assistance from numerous agencies, volunteers and community members. We are asking everyone to take another look, think back and contact us if you saw or heard anything that could help. Please do not assume that someone else has already reported it. One small piece of information could be the piece investigators need to help us locate Timmy.”

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Timmy Jacobs is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100 or send a tip on our agency app.

Thank you to everyone who has assisted in the investigation thus far. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as the search continues. 🙏

Wanted Homicide Suspect: Jeremy Park BullardMedia ReleaseWednesday, August 26, 2026 Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homi...
08/26/2026

Wanted Homicide Suspect: Jeremy Park Bullard

Media Release
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide Investigators have obtained warrants for a suspect in connection to a recent murder.

On Sunday, August, 23, 2026, at approximately 4:48 pm, Robeson County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to 473 Oxendine Rd., Pembroke, NC in reference to an unresponsive male. The individual was pronounced deceased upon the arrival of the Deputies.

The deceased was transported to the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office for the purposes of identification and cause of death.

William Eugene Bullard, 65, of Rowland was identified as the victim by the N.C. Medical Examiner Office.

Jeremy Park Bullard, 55, of Pembroke is wanted in connection to the death of Bullard. Bullard is wanted for the felony offenses of first degree murder, discharging a firearm within an enclosure to incite fear, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bullard is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jeremy Park Bullard is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Office at 910-671-3100 or call 911.

"Under our system of justice, every person is presumed to be innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The information contained in this post is not intended to be an expression of opinion regarding guilt. The views and opinions expressed by private citizens who may comment on this post are not adopted by and do not reflect the official policy or position of this law enforcement agency."

NOTE: The Sheriff’s Office does not issue or determine bond amounts. This is done through a judicial official, such as a judge or magistrate, as per N.C. General Statute 15A-532. Many factors are considered when determining bond amounts.

Search Continues for Missing Person Timmy JacobsMedia ReleaseSaturday, August 15, 2026Robeson County Sheriff’s Office In...
08/15/2026

Search Continues for Missing Person Timmy Jacobs

Media Release
Saturday, August 15, 2026

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Timmy Jacobs, 42, of Parkton.

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Investigators with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a pond located on Balfour Road in Hoke County using a human-remains detection (cadaver) K9.

Today’s search is one of numerous searches that have been conducted over the past two weeks in Robeson and Hoke counties as investigators continue working to locate Jacobs and determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

On Tuesday, August 11, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and Hoke County Emergency Services partnered with 21 local, state, and federal agencies in a large-scale search operation for Jacobs. The operation covered more than seven square miles and included ground search teams, K9 teams, unmanned aircraft systems (drones), manned aircraft, and dive teams.

Jacobs was reported missing by family members on Sunday, August 2, after he was last seen on Friday, July 31.

Jacob’s vehicle and cellphone were located on Balfour Road in Hoke County after his disappearance was reported. Information and evidence obtained during the investigation indicate Jacobs was last known to be in the 7000 block of Balfour Road in Hoke County.

Investigators have continued to follow up on multiple leads and conduct numerous interviews in both Robeson and Hoke counties.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) is assisting with the investigation.

The Deep Branch Volunteer Fire Department assisted with the search of the pond.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding Jacobs or his whereabouts to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100 or e-mail: [email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICE — SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON CONTINUES The search for missing person Timmy Jacobs continues this morning al...
08/11/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE — SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON CONTINUES


The search for missing person Timmy Jacobs continues this morning along Balfour Road in Hoke County.

Multiple search and rescue teams with Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 9 along with law enforcement agencies, have joined together to assist in the ongoing search.

We greatly appreciate the agencies, search teams, first responders, and volunteers who have come together to help bring Timmy home.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or this investigation is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100 (tel:910-671-3100).

Investigation Continues Into Missing Parkton ManMedia ReleaseSunday, August 9, 2026 The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office ...
08/09/2026

Investigation Continues Into Missing Parkton Man

Media Release
Sunday, August 9, 2026

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and search for missing person, Timmy Jacobs, 42, of Parkton.

Jacobs was reported missing by family members on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after he was last seen on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Since the initial report, Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigators have followed up on multiple leads and conducted numerous interviews in both Robeson and Hoke counties.

Jacobs’s vehicle and cellphone were located in Hoke County on Balfour Road after his disappearance was reported. Information and evidence obtained during the investigation indicate that Jacobs was last known to be in the 7000 block of Balfour Road in Red Springs, Hoke County.

Investigators have spoken with several residents in the Balfour Road community regarding surveillance camera footage. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with a home security system, doorbell camera, trail camera, business surveillance system or other recording device in or around the Balfour Road area to review footage from the time surrounding Jacobs’s disappearance.

Any footage showing Jacobs, an unfamiliar person or vehicle, or unusual activity in the area could potentially assist investigators in establishing a more complete timeline of his movements.

“Our investigators continue to follow every lead and work to determine exactly what happened to Timmy and where he may be,” said Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. “We are asking everyone in the Balfour Road area to take a few minutes and review their cameras. Something that may not seem important to you could be extremely important to this investigation. Most importantly, we want to locate Timmy and provide answers to his family.”

Anyone with information or relevant surveillance footage is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100 (tel:910-671-3100) or email: [email protected].

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as appropriate.

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Missing Parkton ManMedia ReleaseTuesday, August 4, 2026 Investigato...
08/04/2026

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Missing Parkton Man

Media Release
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Investigators with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office are continuing their missing person investigation involving Timmy Jacobs, 42, of Parkton.

Jacobs was reported missing by family members on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after he was last seen on Friday, July 31, 2026.

During the course of the investigation, Jacobs’ vehicle and cellphone were located in the 7000 block of Balfour Road in Red Springs, Hoke County.

Since the missing person report was filed, investigators have conducted numerous interviews and collected surveillance footage as they work to determine Jacobs’ whereabouts.

The investigation has developed reported sightings of Jacobs in the Balfour Road area of Hoke County. He was also reportedly seen in the Chris Road and Strawberry Lane area near Lumber Bridge in Robeson County.

“It is imperative that we locate Timmy as soon as possible due to health concerns,” said Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. “If you see him or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact law enforcement immediately.”

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, continues to actively investigate this case and urges anyone with information regarding Jacobs’ whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100

Update (Suspect In Custody): Death Investigation With Barricaded Suspect Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirms ...
08/04/2026

Update (Suspect In Custody): Death Investigation With Barricaded Suspect

Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirms that Deputies, Homicide and Crime Scene Division Investigators are on the scene of a homicide investigation in the area of the 9800 block of Hwy 72 E., Lumberton. The suspect is currently barricaded inside his residence. Please divert and avoid this area until further advised.
More details will be released later. 🙏

Missing Person LocatedLet’s start this day off with some great positive news. Earlier this morning, the Robeson County ...
07/30/2026

Missing Person Located

Let’s start this day off with some great positive news.

Earlier this morning, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Missing Person/Silver Alert involving Mr. Otis Wilkins. Thanks to the quick response of our deputies, family members, and others who immediately joined the search effort, our Aviation Division was quickly deployed. Utilizing one of our drones equipped with advanced night vision technology, Mr. Wilkins was located in a corn field.

By the grace of God, this story had a positive ending, and we are truly thankful. This could have been a tragic event but thankfully we had a positive outcome.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing Mr. Wilkins home safely. Have a blessed day. 😊

Missing Person Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing person. Name: ...
07/30/2026

Missing Person

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing person.

Name: Otis Wilkins
Age: 75 years old
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs
Hair: Black and Gray
Eyes: Green

Wilkins was last seen walking in the area of 3655 W. McDuffie Crossing Rd., Lumberton, NC.

Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for Wilkins, who is believed to suffering from a cognitive impairment.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Wilkins is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100.

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