Charges dismissed against former Bladenboro administrator

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Two criminal charges have been dismissed against Bladenboro’s former town administrator.

Delane Jackson faced a charge of assault and a count of communicating threats in separate incidents. His attorney Butch Pope said today those charges dismissed in court today. Pope says Jackson maintained his innocence throughout the process and was ready to go to trial.

Jackson resigned from his job in December at the request of town leaders.