Beulaville Home Robbery Leads to Three Arrests, Two Still at Large

t’s the kind of story that hits close to home — the kind that makes you double-check your locks before bed.

In the quiet town of Beulaville, an 85-year-old man woke up to a nightmare around 3 a.m. Three strangers had broken into his house, pointed a gun at him, and tied him up while they stole his belongings — guns, jewelry, the things he’d spent a lifetime earning.

When I first read about it, what struck me wasn’t just the crime itself, but the timing and the target. Three in the morning. An elderly man, alone. That tells you this wasn’t random — it was planned, maybe even scoped out in advance. And it reminds you how vulnerable our small towns can be, no matter how safe they feel.

Police moved quickly, arresting three suspects from Dudley, North Carolina. But two others — both from Georgia — are still out there. That part makes this story far from over. As of now, the Beulaville Police Department is working with Georgia authorities to track them down.

Stories like this aren’t just headlines. They’re warnings — that home safety isn’t about paranoia, it’s about preparation. Would you know what to do if someone tried to force their way into your home at night?

The Beulaville Break-In: How It All Happened

It happened on a quiet street most people in Beulaville would describe as peaceful. According to WITN News, around 3:13 a.m. on October 17, police were called to a home on East Broad Street after reports of a break-in. Three armed men had forced their way inside, waking up an 85-year-old man who lived there alone.

They didn’t just rob him — they held him at gunpoint, tied him up, and went through his home looking for valuables. Officers later confirmed they took firearms, jewelry, and other personal items before escaping into the night.

Imagine the fear of waking up to strangers in your bedroom. That’s not something you shake off. For the rest of us, it’s a chilling reminder that home security isn’t just about locks — it’s about layers of awareness, lighting, and preparation.

Three Arrested, Facing Heavy Charges

Police didn’t waste time. Within days, three suspects from Dudley, North Carolina — all connected to the robbery — were arrested.

The first, Rashadd Hill, faces a long list of charges: robbery with a dangerous weapon, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, multiple firearm thefts, and even possession of a firearm by a felon.

WCTI12 reported that Hill was already on active probation at the time. He’s now being held without bond.

Alongside him, Lara Stanley and Felicia Gibson, both also from Dudley, were charged with felony conspiracy, burglary, and larceny of firearms. They too are being held without bond.

Reading through the list of charges, you realize this wasn’t some impulsive crime. It had planning, coordination — and a level of coldness that feels different when the victim is an elderly man sleeping alone.

This isn’t the first time a quick-thinking response from law enforcement turned the tide in a violent home invasion — like the South Dakota homeowner who held a burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrived. Stories like these remind us how unpredictable and personal home safety can get.

Two Suspects Still on the Run

But the case isn’t closed yet. Police are still searching for two men from Georgia — Leonandra Akins and Richard Akins — believed to be armed and dangerous.

Both face the same charges as Hill, including robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and multiple firearm thefts. Officers believe they’ve already crossed back into Georgia, and Beulaville Police are working with state and federal authorities to track them down.

That’s the part that keeps people uneasy — knowing two men capable of tying up and threatening an elderly man are still free. Police have urged residents not to approach the suspects but to call Beulaville PD at (910) 298-5360 or reach out to local law enforcement if they have any information.

If you live in or around Duplin County, this is the kind of story that makes you look twice at unfamiliar cars parked nearby.

How the Investigation Unfolded?

From the outside, it looked like a sudden breakthrough — three suspects arrested within days. But behind that quick turnaround was a lot of coordination. Investigators from Beulaville Police, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, and agencies in Georgia pieced together surveillance footage, phone records, and local tips.

When I spoke with a retired law enforcement officer recently about cases like this, he told me something that stuck:

“People always think rural crimes take longer to solve. But in small towns, information moves fast — and so does community pressure.”

It’s that community network that often cracks a case. Someone saw a car. Someone heard something odd. And bit by bit, the story starts to align.

Even with the arrests, police say the investigation remains open — they’re still tracking movements and connections between the North Carolina and Georgia suspects.

I’ve been following similar updates on a local safety WhatsApp channel that shares real-time alerts about neighborhood incidents — it’s a small thing, but it keeps you connected and aware before news even breaks publicly.

Fear, Relief, and Reflection in a Small Town

In towns like Beulaville, crimes like this don’t just fade after an arrest. They linger — in late-night conversations, in cautious glances at front doors, in the way people check their security lights before bed.

Neighbors I’ve seen commenting on social media sound torn between relief and unease. Relief that three suspects are off the street. Unease because two more are still out there.

For the 85-year-old victim, recovery goes beyond property loss. When your home — the one place you should feel safest — is violated, it takes time to rebuild trust in your own space.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “This could’ve been my grandfather,” you’re not alone. That’s why stories like this matter — they remind us that safety isn’t guaranteed, even in quiet corners of North Carolina.

And if you’ve ever wondered whether your home is as secure as it could be — maybe now’s the time to find out. Would you feel protected if something like this happened in your neighborhood tonight?

What This Case Says About Home Safety?

When you strip away the headlines, what happened in Beulaville isn’t just about crime — it’s about the cracks in how we think about safety. Most of us assume that if we live in a quiet area or lock our doors at night, we’re fine. But cases like this prove that complacency is what criminals count on.

Across North Carolina, property crimes have quietly climbed over the past two years. According to the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation, burglaries involving elderly victims are among the fastest-growing categories of home crime. What’s even more worrying is that a large share of those happen between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. — when we’re at our most vulnerable.

So what can you actually do? You don’t need to turn your home into a fortress, but you do need to be deliberate:

• Install motion-sensor lighting near entry points.
• Keep valuables and firearms locked in separate safes.
• If you live alone or are older, consider a panic button or emergency alert device that links straight to local dispatch.
• And talk to your neighbors — safety spreads faster through awareness than alarms.

It’s not paranoia; it’s prevention. If anything, the Beulaville robbery is a wake-up call — one that tells all of us: don’t wait for something bad to happen before you take safety seriously.

We’ve seen what happens when criminals target high-profile homes too — like NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home burglary case that raised similar questions about how secure even the safest neighborhoods really are.

The Search Continues: What Happens Next

Even now, police are still actively pursuing Leonandra and Richard Akins, both believed to be in Georgia. Authorities say they could be armed, and that cross-state coordination has made the chase more complex.

Beulaville PD has been working closely with Georgia law enforcement and the U.S. Marshals Service to locate the pair. Public tips are already trickling in, and officials have reminded everyone that anonymous calls are accepted — no detail is too small.

For residents, this part of the story feels unfinished. You want closure — to know everyone responsible has been caught. Until that happens, there’s a mix of anxiety and hope in the air.

If you live in the area or nearby counties, stay alert and share information responsibly. The police tip line is (910) 298-5360. One phone call could help bring the last two suspects in and finally close the chapter on a night that shook an entire town.

Hopefully, this story ends like the Pea Ridge home invasion case, where persistence finally led to justice — proving that time and teamwork do pay off.

What We Can Learn from Beulaville?

Stories like this don’t just report facts — they reveal patterns. Every home invasion, every arrest, every small-town story echoes the same truth: safety is everyone’s job.

If you’re a homeowner, especially someone caring for older family members, think of Beulaville as a reminder to review your setup — lighting, locks, cameras, neighborhood connections. It’s not about living in fear; it’s about living prepared.

And if you’re part of the community — whether you live nearby or hundreds of miles away — take a minute to check in on the people who might not check in on themselves. Sometimes, the strongest form of security is simply looking out for each other.

Three people behind bars. Two still out there. One 85-year-old man who just wanted a peaceful night’s sleep. If this doesn’t make us rethink how we protect our homes — what will?

So let me ask you this: When was the last time you really looked at your home through a security lens — not for what’s there, but for what’s missing?

If stories like this interest you, you can explore more real-life home safety and crime updates in our Home Security section— where we track cases that remind us what safety really means.

Disclaimer: All details in this article are based on publicly available reports from verified local news outlets. Information about suspects and charges reflects data released by law enforcement as of publication and may change as the investigation continues. This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or official police guidance.