For the second time this year the water tower on N.C. 242 near Bladen Memorial Gardens Cemetary has been shot and the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the people responsible.
The most recent shooting took place Thursday at about 9 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Mac Warner. The first shooting took place Jan. 21.
“This is a very expensive repair for the county, costing us about $5,000 each time it is repaired,” Bladen
County General Services Manager Kip McClary said. “The tank has to be emptied, patched and welded and causes much inconvenience for the county water customers.”
A reward is being offered in the case for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) involved, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information should contact the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 910-874-5238.
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