Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 18, 2026 — A resident of Pitt County, identified as Wilber Perez Palma, was apprehended in Greenville, North Carolina, facing serious allegations. The arrest is in connection with charges of kidnapping and child sex crimes, according to official reports.

The alleged offenses are reported to have taken place over a period spanning from May 2018 to May 2019. Specific details regarding the exact nature of the kidnapping and child sex crimes were not immediately available in the initial reports following the arrest.

Wilber Perez Palma was taken into custody in Greenville, which is located within Pitt County. The charges indicate that the alleged criminal activity occurred across at least two separate years. Law enforcement agencies involved in the case have not yet released further information concerning the investigation’s progress or any potential motives.

Further details, such as the specific date of the arrest or the circumstances leading to it, were not provided. The legal process is expected to unfold, with court proceedings to follow the initial charges. Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing.

Information regarding the specific court dates, potential bail amounts, or the involvement of any particular law enforcement agencies beyond the general area of Pitt County and Greenville was not disclosed. The suspect’s legal representation was also not mentioned in the available information.

The case is developing, and additional facts are anticipated as the investigation progresses through the legal system. The public is advised to await official updates from law enforcement and judicial bodies for confirmed details regarding this ongoing matter.


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