Columbus โCounty Commissioner Faces Larceny โCharge
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By davidharrison, โworld-today-news.com
Columbus County Commissioner โGiles “Buddy”โค Byrd was arrested and charged with misdemeanor larceny on September 2,2025.The charge stemsโฃ fromโ anโ incident that occurred โin Bladen County onโข August 31,โข 2025.
According to arrest warrants, โขByrd allegedly took a 5-gallon bucket of hydraulic โคoil from another person’sโ property. โขHe posted a $500 unsecured bond โคand was released โthe same dayโค as โขhis arrest.
byrd isโฃ scheduled to appear inโ court on September 30,2025. This is a developing story,โค and we will โฃprovide updates as more facts becomes available.
Context: Commissionerโ Conduct and Legal โฃstandards
Misdemeanor โlarceny typically involves โฃthe unlawful taking of property with a value โbelow a โcertain threshold, whichโ varies โby jurisdiction. Publicโ officials are heldโ to a high standardโค of ethical โคconduct, and even minor offenses can raise questions about their integrity โand ability to serve the public trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charge does Commissioner Byrd face?
Giles “Buddy” Byrd has beenโ charged with misdemeanor larceny.
Whereโค did theโ alleged โคlarceny take place?
The incident reportedly occurred in Bladen County, North Carolina.
When was Commissionerโ Byrd arrested?
Commissioner Byrd was arrested onโข September 2, 2025.
What is the โbond amount in โฃthis case?
The bondโ was setโค at $500 and was unsecured.
Whenโข is โCommissioner Byrd’s โcourt date?
He isโค scheduled toโค appear in court on Septemberโค 30, โข2025.