Third person arrested for having weapon at protest in New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a third person for having a weapon at the protest from Sunday May 31, 2020.

James Hoffman has been arrested for having a weapon at a demonstration.

Hoffman is the third person out of four who were identified as having a weapon during Sunday nights protest.

Edward Joynt and David Malachi were also arrested last week for being in possession of a weapon at the protest. The investigation into the fourth suspect is ongoing.

If anyone has any information, please contact the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 910-798-4162 or https://www.newhanoversheriff.com/submit-a-crime-tip/