WILMINGTON, N.C. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion that occurred in Wilmington on October 31.
Wilmington Police Department (WPD) officers responded just after 11 p.m. to a residence in the 300 block of South Kerr Avenue. According to investigators, masked suspects armed with guns forced their way inside using a crowbar while the victim was asleep. The intruders assaulted the victim and stole money, jewelry, and a safe.
Detectives identified 27-year-old Torrelle Shaw-Johnson and 18-year-old Selwyn Davis as the suspects. Warrants were obtained by the WPD Gang Unit. Shaw-Johnson was taken into custody by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, while Davis was arrested without incident at the Probation Office. A search warrant was also executed at Davis’ residence for additional evidence.
Charges Against Shaw-Johnson:
Possession of firearm by felon
Second-degree kidnapping
First-degree burglary
Robbery with a dangerous weapon
Conspiracy to commit felony larceny
Assault inflicting serious injury
Safecracking
Charges Against Davis:
Second-degree kidnapping
First-degree burglary
Robbery with a dangerous weapon
Conspiracy
Assault inflicting serious injury
Safecracking
Felony probation violation
Both suspects are being held without bond at the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
The investigation involved cooperation between WPD, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina Special Operations and Intelligence Unit, and North Carolina Probation. The case remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact WPD at (910) 341-7800 or submit an anonymous tip through Tip 411.
