Two Taken Into Custody for Whiteville Home Armed Robbery
I still remember the first time I heard about the robbery on Rouse Lane near Whiteville—it sent a chill down my spine. Two people from East Arcadia, Cierra Myree Young and Robert Terrell Lacewell, allegedly broke into a man’s home late at night on October 28, and though the victim wasn’t physically hurt, the sense of violation was immediate.
What strikes me most is how quickly the incident unfolded. One suspect reportedly entered the house and took a wallet, while the other brandished a handgun at the back door. The two then fled in a white sedan, leaving behind some of their loot, but not without sparking a swift investigation.
As someone who’s spent years covering local crime, I know it’s easy to reduce stories like this to names, dates, and charges. But when you imagine yourself—or someone you care about—in the victim’s place, it hits differently. This isn’t just news; it’s a reminder that safety in your own home is never something you can take for granted…